Coromandel just pipped the South Island as New Zealanders' favourite domestic holiday destination in 2011.

Wayne Thompson cycles the Karangahake Gorge section of Nga Haerenga and finds marvels of a bygone era.

A trip to the races is about more than just the horses, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Quirky rooms are the icing on the cake on Rebecca Kamm's trip to Kerikeri, with its kauri forests, gourmet eats and stunning vistas.

New book about touring New Zealand in a motorhome is packed with handy hints.

A restorative seaside ramble loops the loop from Narrow Neck.

Andrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.

Carolyn Bergquist enjoys the tranquillity of the Hauraki Gulf's newest visitor attraction.

The friendly staff at nzherald.co.nz share their favourite holiday spots.

Chloe Johnson visits an Oamaru lodge with hosts as fascinating as the building's history.

Tauranga's beaches are back in business, just in time for summer, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Kapiti Island has gone to the birds and Jim Eagles reckons that's what makes a stay on this nature reserve so rewarding.

Avoid the pre-Christmas madness and invest in some healthy healing time on Waiheke Island.

There's plenty more to do than just ski in this Central Otago town, reports Shandelle Battersby.

A survey has revealed Kiwi travellers' biggest hygiene fears.

Donna McIntyre sets out in search of the Hauraki Gulf's bounty on a fishing charter boat.

Danielle Wright finds it's the simple, rather than most expensive, things in life that create the best family holidays.

Danielle Wright spends a weekend in a regional park and discovers that having nothing to do can be a very good thing.

Te Araroa - a national walkway running the length of the country - will be officially opened this weekend.

Pop-up tents make camping easy, writes Diana Clement.

A meander to Whangaparaoa makes for a perfect Sunday, finds Helen van Berkel.

It doesn't take long for the creative and picturesque charms of Northland's west coast to enrapture Kirsten Warner.

Neville Peat laps up a rafting trip on the Clarence River in North Canterbury.

There's no excuse for not exploring Rangitoto, finds Cate Foster.

The spot named New Zealand's best secret camping spot by NZ Herald Travel readers has been revealed.

A weekend on a South Canterbury farm charms Sheriden Rhodes.

Forty containers have now been lifted off the stricken cargo ship Rena, aground off the Bay Of Plenty coast.

Fine wine, great food, pretty cycle trails ... Mangere has it all, finds Catherine Smith.

Looking for some inspiration for your summer holidays? Readers have suggested some of their favourite NZ campgrounds.

It's time to start dreaming of your summer escape so we've rounded up some classic Kiwi baches to inspire you.