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Great Barrier Island: Breaking the stress barrier

A mini-break to Great Barrier Island can combine luxury, solitude and adventure - as well as breathtaking scenery.

Encountering the locals on an urban safari

You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

Alive on the ocean wave

Susan Edmunds takes to the water with a surf school - and manages to do without Piha Rescue.

Whanganui: River of dreams

Novice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.

Akaroa: Escape into a foodie's fantasy

A hands-on cooking school is a delight from paddock to plate, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Waitakeres: Walk out west

Ancient forests and waterfalls are all part of a short trek through the Waitakeres, writes Danielle Wright.

Ulva Island: Battles in flight to rule the roost

Jim Eagles discovers even our threatened species in sanctuary are not afraid to fight for territorial advantage.

Tauranga: Testing the waters

A weekend in Tauranga has a wet theme for Sarah Lawrence who goes kayaking, to a seafood festival, looks for dolphins and visits hot pools.

Westland: Rare and beautiful

Liz Light visits Westland's kotuku colony.

Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways

For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.

Canterbury: Inspiring scenery at the foot of the alps

Jill Worrall revisits a childhood haunt that has also inspired authors and film makers.

Camping doesn't get better than this

The East Cape makes for a great family holiday, writes Alex Tully.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: With freedom comes responsibility

After digesting both sides of the debate, Jim Eagles believes there should be a uniform set of rules governing freedom camping.

Devonport: Sightseeing by Segway

A Devonport company offers an unusual way to see the highlights, writes Susan Edmunds.

Freedom campers could face instant fines

So-called freedom campers could soon face hefty fines for setting up camp in areas without adequate toilet facilities.

Waimauku: West is best

Just 30 minutes west out of Auckland city and Alexia Santamaria was feeling like she'd left the stresses of the world well behind her.

Nelson: Intoxicating ride in hop country

There's a cold beer at the end of this tour, writes Victoria Clark.

Mackenzie Country: Saddle safari

Jacqui Madelin spots sheep and scores great views on a bike adventure in steep MacKenzie Country.