Next time you pass through Karangahake, trek the Hauraki Rail Trail or visit a farm.

Elisabeth Easther spoke to Andrew Vivian about Pukekohe's many charms.

This spot is a favourite with Kiwis and visitors year-round, says Elisabeth Easther.

Sarah Marshall travels effortlessly from downtown Auckland to a world beyond Earth.

Roughing it is for the birds. Jesse Mulligan much prefers his camping VIP-style.

'C'mon, let's find the secret chamber.' Dionne Christian's youngsters race ahead of her on this special mission.

Bronwyn Sell stays in an ocean-front room on the West Coast.

Elisabeth Easther finds this town has much to boast besides its famed giant L&P bottle.

You don’t need to leave town these school holidays - stay local, says Megan Singleton.

Expect a gathering of crazy wharf jumpers at Russell's Birdman Festival, writes Donna McIntyre.

This Wairarapa town isn't just for wine lovers and weekending Wellingtonians.

The Wilsons could rightly claim Abel Tasman, but choose to share the land.

Great fiestas, beaches and eateries abound, says Elisabeth Easther.

Peter Jackson's fantastical visions come to life in Wellington's Weta Cave, says Pamela Wade.

Megan Singleton quaffs wine at five of Waiheke Island's best vineyards.

A Rotorua couple's retreat is full of surprises, finds Rebecca Barry Hill.

Trotting out to West Auckland for a day of equestrian events, Elisabeth Easther discovered the charms of Woodhill Sands Equestrian Centre.

Eveline Harvey enjoys a babymoon break in the heart of the city.

Auckland's easternmost suburb offers the ideal family trifecta: bike trails, beaches and stunning beauty, writes Debbie Griffiths.

4 of the best learn-to-ride bike trails for kids to find their balance.

Bush lovers, art enthusiasts and beach babes alike will be taken with the Kapiti locale.

Rob Cox refuses to let some wild and crazy weather ruin a weekend away at Glinks Gully.

Michael Brown and his family test-drive some of the city's 21st century attractions.

Alexia Santamaria finds out some of the city’s most delicious secrets.

Elisabeth Easther enjoys great outdoor activities in a quaint hamlet.

Pull on your gumboots for four days of exhibitions, contests, entertainment, food and even art and fashion at Hamilton's Fieldays, says Sarah Ell.

There's more to check out while you're in the region for Fieldays.

It's a bewildering experience, that first half-hour drive on the highway north of Napier, finds Jamie Morton.

Elisabeth Easther scopes out the many attractions of the tiny community nestled at the end of Lake Wakatipu.

There's no shortage of options for keen skiers in the South Island, writes Jane Jeffries.