They're long and slimy and utterly fascinating. Dionne Christian tell us more about hanging out with eels.

Joanna Mathers puts herself back in the saddle to see the sights of an ancient Maori settlement.

A trip to Whitianga is an adventure with wheels like these, writes Estelle Sarney.

Danielle Wright and her aunt, Robyn Collins, try 'throwing' a pot at Morris & James Pottery and Tileworks in Matakana.

In Maungatautari, Elisabeth Easther is propositioned by a rare bird.

Jumping out of a plane proves a great way to relax, writes Bronwyn Sell.

Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.

Danielle Wright and family take a spin on Snowplanet's newest offering: snow tubes.

Andy Kenworthy and his young family find a luxury motorhome ticks all the boxes for their weekend on the Awhitu peninsula.

Greg Dixon triumphs in a shucking showdown with Marlborough oysters.

Danielle Wright finally graduates off the bunny slope, with the help of a bicycle on three skis.

A new eco-tourism operation offers a different perspective on our native forestry.

Pirongia has a rich history but as Dionne Christian discovers, on multiple trips, it is a present-day delight too.

Danielle Wright discovers what locals have long known: winter is the best time to visit a west coast beach.

We all love Piha, Bethells and Muriwai, regular haunts for many of us. But how about trying a different stretch of western sand.

A journey along this 'Lord of the Rings' road can leave you on edge, writes Paul Rush.

Only hours after Judy Bailey completed the Tongariro Crossing, the volcano awoke from its century-long slumber...

Danielle Wright gets into the swing of things at a forest adventure park.

A larger-than-life old seadog shows Pamela Wade Taranaki's jolly side.

Dedicated pioneers created Fiordland's colourful heritage in a hostile environment, writes Paul Rush.

Sarah Lawrence and son leave the Xbox behind for the great outdoors, with a rewarding soak at day's end.

We love finding ourselves in hot water, at least hot water of the literal sort. Cold air, hot springs - nature we dig you.

There's a spot in Waiuku where your troubles are kneaded away, writes Eveline Harvey.

Alex Tully finds Whakarewarewa Forest's bike trails easier than expected.

Belinda Henley samples of the resort town's newest foodie offerings... and some old favourites.

Edward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.

Danielle Wright shows her son Auckland's volcanic history.

New Zealand's landscape is home to many active and dormant volcanoes.

This charming Waikato town proves a great choice for a weekend away, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Don your life jacket for jet boat thrills.