Catherine Smith enjoys the high life with great views at Matakauri Lodge.

Rangitoto reveals its mystique to Donna McIntyre.

Only minutes away in the Hauraki Gulf are plenty of sanctuaries for animals - and humans.

History was written here, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Justine Tyerman goes for a hoon up the Dart River.

Many of the landmarks of the fabled Dunedin Sound of the 1980s can be visited on a relatively short and intriguing walk.

Don Kavanagh falls in love with cross-country travel the way people used to do it.

Gore has more to offer than you may think, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Winston Aldworth suggests a one-day itinerary for seeing the City of Sails on a budget.

Excellent DoC and council-approved camping sites and well-priced holiday parks may still be found across the country, Paul Charman discovers.

Destinations Donna McIntyre has plenty to write home about after a weekend on the lake.

Paddle your way and around the City of Sails.

Elisabeth Easther finds a touch of Northland paradise.

The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.

Liz Light visits Ruatahuna, deep in Te Urewera National Park.

Elisabeth Easther revisited her hometown for a refreshing outdoor experience.

Hamilton's river and gardens put you in the mood for wonderful walking It's a 45-minute walk around Hamilton Lake.

Hayden Donnell hops on a bicycle to explore the newest trails around Queenstown.

Andy Pickering finds action and relaxation aplenty at Coromandel's Whitianga.

Donna McIntyre feels her fear of heights and does the Tongariro Crossing anyway.

Mustering the slightest courage will pay off on the pristine slopes of Tasman Glacier.

In the first of a three-part series, Ben Crawford takes an exciting weekend road-trip to Coromandel.

Sometimes wildlife is a bit too wild, so we appreciate sculptures of animals instead, embedded in concrete, as nature could have intended.

Tiritiri Matangi isn't just for the birds, as Elisabeth Easther discovers on a visit to the island's wildlife sanctuary.

John Roughan gains a deeper understanding of how Cook first saw New Zealand.

Elisabeth Easther may just have to return to Whitianga in September for its famous Scallop Festival.

Only accessible by high tide, Motukaraka promises magic and adventure.

Pohutukawas are trees made for climbing. Here's where to find some great specimens.