TravelDeath Valley: A desert full of surprisesThis desert beauty's salt flats, sand dunes and craggy peaks are draped in colour, writes John Marshall.23 Aug 06:00 AM
TravelWant to see these caves? Join the queueFewer people have seen inside this incredible place than have reached Everest's summit.23 Aug 01:36 AM
TravelTongariro Alpine Crossing: Snow for itChris Daniels finds 10 good reasons to do the Tongariro Crossing in winter.13 Aug 11:10 PM
TravelEngland: World's longest trek a step closerExpected to be completed by 2020, the England Coast Path will eventually run to more than 4000km.23 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelThe most lightning-struck place on EarthThis spot in Venezuela is struck by more lightning than anywhere else in the world, creating spectacular electric storms. What on Earth is going on?15 Jul 10:05 PM
TravelWatch: Kiwi base jumper's epic flightAmazing footage shows the moment a Kiwi takes flight over the Swiss Alps.13 Jul 08:06 PM
TravelTongariro: Mountain adventureAndrew Gillick tests his driving and cycling skills in Tongariro National Park.10 Jul 12:30 AM
TravelFive reasons to visit Samoa with a teenFive reasons to visit Samoa with a teenager by Helen van Berkel.09 Jul 11:33 PM
TravelWhy you need to go to UruguayWhile Uruguay doesn't have big-ticket tourist attractions like Iguazu Falls and Christ the Redeemer, it definitely deserves to be a tourist destination in its own right.03 Jul 10:45 PM
TravelFree holiday - if you heal my girlfriendA desperate boyfriend is offering a free holiday in the Caribbean in exchange for physiotherapy for his badly injured kitesurfer girlfriend.25 May 11:30 PM
TravelExperience the USA's best wildlifeWhile everyone's heard of Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks, the United States has even more to offer when it comes to wildlife and nature.28 Apr 02:57 AM
TravelKenya: Focus on AfricaPatience and speed are key to photographing African wildlife, learns Sarah Marshall.19 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelFiji: Roaring down the riverOn a girls' week in Fiji, Shandelle Battersby goes on a cultural safari in Sigatoka, via jetboat.21 Mar 05:30 AM
TravelFiji: Mission - relaxationQuiet, warm, friendly, relaxing. There's no television or wi-fi in the bures. Just the sound of blissful quiet or the soothing melody of ocean waters gently lapping.16 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelFiji: Riding the river rapidsEven being woefully underprepared for a river rafting trip didn't stop me from enjoying the five hours spent floating down the tranquil upper portion of the Navua River in Fiji.08 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand's top snorkelling spotsIt's Seaweek - what better excuse to get out to some of NZ's top snorkelling spots?03 Mar 03:03 AM
TravelNow at rest but still in serviceJulia gives the all clear and we drop over the side, following the white mooring line down to the comms tower on top of the bridge.29 Feb 02:00 AM
TravelKia Ora: MangawekaThe Rangitikei town of Mangaweka, gateway to the water, charms Elisabeth Easther.09 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: A really bad imageThere exists, somewhere, a photo of a certain Travel Editor scaling the side of the Beehive in about 1994.08 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelCheck-in desk: Great Barrier ReefScuba diving the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best ways to get up close and personal with this unique natural wonder.03 Feb 02:00 AM
TravelWhat lies beneathScuba, eat, tan and repeat. That pretty much sums up my time on luxury vessel Spirit of Freedom.01 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelScales, spikes and shells at Ti PointA morning spent exploring the Reptile Park at Ti Point is like being in a life-sized, reptile-themed game of "Where's Wally?".02 Jan 02:28 AM
TravelSleep among giants of the ancient forestGlamping agency Canopy Camping Escapes has recently opened Highfield Forest Retreat near Kaihu, on the Kauri Coast.02 Jan 02:08 AM
TravelEnjoy a cup o' tea in the country sideA visit to the Zealong Tea Estate is all things tea, including tea-based cocktails and mocktails. Just don't ask for a coffee!02 Jan 01:36 AM
TravelA galaxy of glittering glow wormsRuakuri's Cave and inhabitants at Waitomo's caves is enough to stun the kids into uncharacteristic silence.02 Jan 12:58 AM
TravelWaipu: Freedom caving in the limestone landscapeKelly Lynch soaks up the old-world feeling in Waipu's ancient caves.02 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandEnjoy the great outdoorsThis summer Auckland Council celebrates 50 years of parks, with a Big Campout.18 Dec 10:30 PM
TravelThe backpacking grandparentsTheir careers over, the kids flown, older people are joining the backpacker trail. Joanna Mathers reports.21 Nov 07:50 PM
TravelSouth Africa: Conserving Africa's finestSaving the continent's magnificent mega-fauna requires world-wide co-operation, writes Paul Rush.21 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelFlight check: Aerobatics in a StrikemasterWinston Aldworth flies in a Strikemaster jet16 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelClevedon: Pedal to the metalElisabeth Easther straps on her helmet, hops on a mountain bike and lets gravity take its course.06 Nov 11:00 PM
Travel4 of the best city mountain bike trailsIf you want to branch out from Woodhill or Riverhead, try some closer to town.06 Nov 08:00 PM
