Where else can you get home-smoked salmon that tastes just the way grandpa used to make it?

What sort of person dumps a disposable nappy under a picnic table in a family playground asks Travel Editor Jim Eagles.

A night walk in Waipoua Forest and surfing Hokianga Harbour's sand dunes create a thrilling weekend.

Tourists heading for the snow this winter will be able to get extra flexibility from a scheme run by South Island skifields.

Danielle Wright takes her husband, Gavin, on a wedding anniversary date night to remember: sea kayaking to Rangitoto

Donna McIntyre takes to the skies over Auckland for a new perspective.

Bryce Johns marvels at the beauty of Fiordland's triple crown.

Glendowie rates another visit with Cate Foster.

An information-packed scenic boat trip on Lake Karapiro opens Cate Foster's eyes to the joys of the Waikato region.

International tourists could be charged to enter national parks under plans presented to Tourism Minister John Key.

Airport authorities have established a campervan park to allow travellers a chance to get a good night's rest prior to embarking on their journey.

Susan Edmunds checks out the best spots in Auckland for family barbecues.

Sarah Lawrence braves dodgy Auckland weather to take a city bike tour with her son.

Museum consultant and artist, Dr Rodney Wilson, shares his happy place with us.

Megan Singleton rounds up five romantic weekend break destinations within cooee of Auckland.

Culture, history, good cuisine, galleries - Howick village has a lot to keep day visitors entertained.

Diana Clement takes to the harbour and finds Auckland a breeze to negotiate, thanks to the ferries.

You won't be short of fun on the way to Clarks Beach, writes Libby Nicholson-Moon.

Freedom campers have much to offer, write Tony and Sandra Gavin, freedom campers from Wellington.

Every year, a small town in the Bay of Plenty pays tribute to the humble avocado. Vicki Ravlich-Horan was there.

A hidden Auckland treasure, Omana Regional Park has its own beach, farmyard and expansive views over the Hauraki Gulf.

Rotorua's Blue Lake is a favourite holiday hotspot for waterlovers.

The City of Sails celebrates its birthday this weekend with a historic regatta, as it has done for 172 years. Danielle Wright finds out what to expect at this year's event.

Clevedon has plenty to offer those who want a break from the city, writes Dionne Christian.

Two proposed mega tourism developments in the South Island have opponents warning that life in a precious World Heritage Area and national parks will suffer.

Dunedin's lesser-known stately home is surprisingly progressive as well as pretty, finds Kate Roff.

On land or at sea there are stacks of things to do this Auckland Anniversary weekend.

Whangamata remains the top spot for Kiwi holidaymakers over summer, according to new figures.