Morton Kute takes an unscheduled nosedive aboard NZ414.

Chill out where high adventure and relaxation go hand in hand, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Torn between a high-rise holiday and jungle, Tim Roxborough found both in one place.

Donna McIntyre joins BMX champs Sarah Walker and Laura Smulders on a thrill-filled road trip.

There's no end of things to see and do in the 'white city', writes Elisabeth Easther.

Finding true north in the Far North, Elisabeth Easther finds plenty there to spin her wheels.

Kawakawa's tourist loos have inspired more tiny art houses.

Amble for hours in any direction, writes Jane Jeffries.

Elisabeth Easther pays our winter wonderland a visit.

A week-long cruise shows John Roughan why Fiordland's wilderness has never been tamed.

Tokoroa's talking poles tell Elisabeth Easther stories.

Catherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.

Sick of driving in Auckland's traffic, Elisabeth Easther explores Auckland by train.

Levin has produced plenty of superstars, writes Elisabeth Easther.

An aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.

Elisabeth Easther visits a small town with a big heart - and plenty to see and do.

In October the inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is happening. Here are some of the best walks on offer.

Mirages are not just seen in the desert, as Justine Tyerman discovers.

Josie Dale visits Macetown to recapture the atmosphere of the goldrush days.

The upside of living on the rim of fire is we have more than 100 natural hot springs in New Zealand, "gifts from the earth", so they say.

It's like a time-machine trip, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Danielle Wright experiences cross-country skiing at Wanaka.

Art Deco rules in this coastal town, says Elisabeth Easther.

Catherine Smith enjoys the high life with great views at Matakauri Lodge.

Rangitoto reveals its mystique to Donna McIntyre.

Only minutes away in the Hauraki Gulf are plenty of sanctuaries for animals - and humans.

History was written here, writes Elisabeth Easther.