Latest from New Zealand Holidays

Wellington: Eat your heart out

Our capital city has more restaurants and cafes per capita than New York. Delaney Mes tries as many of them as she can.

'Drowning isn't seasonal'

With the Surf Life Saving New Zealand patrol season officially ending this Easter weekend, and many boaties still out on the water, New Zealanders are being urged not to be complacent about safety.

Auckland: Good spot to fly high and go for a spin

From biking to climbing to golf, Auckland Airport's The District buzzes with adrenalin-fuelled fun, discovers Donna McIntyre.

Room check: InterContinental Wellington

Winston Aldworth and his family check into a Wellington hotel with capital views of the harbour.

Kia ora: Kauri Coast towns

Maungaturoto, Paparoa, Pahi, Tinopai, Matakohe, Ruawai and Tokatoka are a hop, skip and a jump from each other, and Elisabeth Easther found plenty in these tiny towns to delight.

Otago: History enough to excite teens

Louise Richardson's kids are so charmed by scenery and history they manage to put down their devices for a while.

Taupo: Family fairways

Danielle Wright introduces her children to golfing holidays in Taupo.

Kia ora: Shannon

There's much more to this small and unpretentious town than you might imagine, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Daytripper: Mt Eden

Elisabeth Easther seeks out some shade in the heart of Mt Eden.

South Island: Alps vista from highway sofa

Cruising the scenic South Island in a super flash motorhome requires more than a steady hand on the wheel, writes Mark Meredith.

Paihia: Kayaks and kicks

An upstream river paddle is fun and games on a budget for all the family, writes Rob Cox.

Kia ora: Putaruru

Steeped in natural wonders, the south Waikato town pours Elisabeth Easther the best water she's ever sipped.

Queenstown: A remarkable day of running

Women outweigh the men in Queenstown's first official marathon, says Rachel Grunwell.

Tips for first-time motorhome drivers

Keep your cool, enjoy the views and let other drivers get past you, writes campervan-convert Jarrod Wright.

Poor Knights Islands: Something in the water

Natalie Akoorie finds she's a little wobbly on her sea legs but her husband gets to enjoy the rich sealife of the Poor Knights Islands.

Raglan: Ready to roll

Elisabeth Easther takes the boys on the road down to Raglan for a weekend.

Room check: Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels, Taupo

Elisabeth Easther enjoys the grotto and more at a lakeside retreat in Taupo.

Kia ora: Motueka

The 'Island of Weka' is full of natural beauty, says Elisabeth Easther.