Abel Tasman's coastal track meanders past some of our most beautiful bays and beaches.

Daniel and Adele Le Brun give their tips on what to do when you're in their neighbourhood.

Elisabeth Easther goes to the birds.

Glamping allows you the best of both worlds, writes Catherine Smith.

Volunteers on Motuihe Island get a big tick for community work and, as Debbie Griffiths finds, they are rewarded with an amazing family day out.

Nature's treasures keep drawing people south to the Teviot Valley, finds Elisabeth Easther.

A castle, gardens and penguins give the student town of Dunedin a more refined air, finds Sam Wicks.

Alexia Santamaria goes right to the source, delving into Marlborough's foodie secrets.

Elisabeth Easther tackles the Waitakeres' Fairy Falls Walk.

With the Surf Life Saving New Zealand patrol season officially ending this Easter weekend, and many boaties still out on the water, New Zealanders are being urged not to be complacent about safety.

From biking to climbing to golf, Auckland Airport's The District buzzes with adrenalin-fuelled fun, discovers Donna McIntyre.

Winston Aldworth and his family check into a Wellington hotel with capital views of the harbour.

Maungaturoto, Paparoa, Pahi, Tinopai, Matakohe, Ruawai and Tokatoka are a hop, skip and a jump from each other, and Elisabeth Easther found plenty in these tiny towns to delight.

Louise Richardson's kids are so charmed by scenery and history they manage to put down their devices for a while.

Danielle Wright introduces her children to golfing holidays in Taupo.

There's much more to this small and unpretentious town than you might imagine, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther seeks out some shade in the heart of Mt Eden.

This mysteriously neglected side of the Manukau has plenty to offer the curious, writes Sarah Ell.

Justine McLeary and her young family enjoy an adventurous weekend in Whakatane.

Hiking, fishing, rugby and a giant kiwi draw Elisabeth Easther to a small community that has big spirit.

Andrew Alderson and Junior treat their queen to a Mother's Day break on the Northern Explorer to National Park.

Rosalie France explores National Park without snow.

In a corner of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, tucked away from the main walkways and thoroughfares, is the serenely beautiful New Zealand native forest walk.

Cruising the scenic South Island in a super flash motorhome requires more than a steady hand on the wheel, writes Mark Meredith.

An upstream river paddle is fun and games on a budget for all the family, writes Rob Cox.

Steeped in natural wonders, the south Waikato town pours Elisabeth Easther the best water she's ever sipped.

Women outweigh the men in Queenstown's first official marathon, says Rachel Grunwell.

Keep your cool, enjoy the views and let other drivers get past you, writes campervan-convert Jarrod Wright.

Natalie Akoorie finds she's a little wobbly on her sea legs but her husband gets to enjoy the rich sealife of the Poor Knights Islands.

Elisabeth Easther takes the boys on the road down to Raglan for a weekend.