Danielle Wright spends a weekend on Kawau Island and discovers an ideal lifestyle for resourceful people.

The elegant charm of lakeside Queenstown brings on an old-fashioned feeling of serenity for this lucky couple.

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.

Parihaka's people still preserve its tradition of hospitality, writes Pamela Wade.

Amanda Linnell finds a taste of the good life in the beautiful Bay of Islands.

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.

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.

Quiet Okarito boasts a rich history and magnificent bird life, writes Jim Eagles.

The sun is finally shining, so it's time to kick-start your outdoor summer, writes Danielle Wright.

A touch of luxury is being offered for trampers on the rugged Auckland coastal trail bearing the name of explorer Sir Edmund Hillary.

The Coromandel's Fantail Bay campsite is like another planet, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Comedian Dai Henwood recalls his favourite holiday memories.

A simple family holiday to Clarks Beach is much improved when you travel in a comfortable glamavan, finds Alexia Santamaria

Big Splash ride couples wet-and-wild adventure with a serious ecological message.

A lucky few get to experience stunning Lake Heron Station at close quarters, writes Andrew Stone.

Jim Eagles discovers that on the sub-Antarctic islands, great birds rule the roost.