Winston Aldworth suggests a one-day itinerary for seeing the City of Sails on a budget.

There are days and nights of plenty on a steamy weekend in New Zealand’s sunshine capital, writes Paul Rush.

Hayden Donnell goes glamping on the Hollyford Track.

Excellent DoC and council-approved camping sites and well-priced holiday parks may still be found across the country, Paul Charman discovers.

Destinations Donna McIntyre has plenty to write home about after a weekend on the lake.

Paddle your way and around the City of Sails.

Elisabeth Easther finds a touch of Northland paradise.

The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.

Liz Light visits Ruatahuna, deep in Te Urewera National Park.

Hayden Donnell hops on a bicycle to explore the newest trails around Queenstown.

There are heart-stopping moments on a Rangitaiki River jet boat wave attack, writes Paul Rush.

Elisabeth Easther discovers good things in a small package.

Andy Pickering finds action and relaxation aplenty at Coromandel's Whitianga.

Donna McIntyre feels her fear of heights and does the Tongariro Crossing anyway.

Mustering the slightest courage will pay off on the pristine slopes of Tasman Glacier.

In the first of a three-part series, Ben Crawford takes an exciting weekend road-trip to Coromandel.

Sometimes wildlife is a bit too wild, so we appreciate sculptures of animals instead, embedded in concrete, as nature could have intended.

Elisabeth Easther may just have to return to Whitianga in September for its famous Scallop Festival.

Only accessible by high tide, Motukaraka promises magic and adventure.

Pohutukawas are trees made for climbing. Here's where to find some great specimens.

Elisabeth Easther finds a goldmine of flora and fauna on coastal walking tracks.

Never shy of sticking her oar in, Elisabeth Easther shares some ideas for nautical adventures you can embark on - if you sea fit.

Danielle Wright takes her family on a vintage steam train along the main street of a tiny town with a big reputation.

Justine Tyerman meets an all-star cast on the Milford Track.