TravelStay in Akaroa harbour and New Zealand's best coastal dealsWe bring you the best deals going24 Nov 09:33 PM
TravelEvery reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 hit listRemote, wild and utterly fascinating, it pays to make the most of the Chatham Islands.23 Nov 01:30 AM
TravelGreymouth resident Jase Blair reveals the West Coast's best bitsLocal recommendations are the best recommendations when visiting the West Coast.21 Nov 02:30 AM
TravelOn and off the mountain: weekend adventures exploring Mt TaranakiNeed a weekend break? There's an adventure to be had up, down and all around Mt Taranaki.10 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSail to Motuara Island for birds, dolphins and a history lessonThe Marlborough Sounds' Motuara Island is paradise for history buffs and nature lovers.10 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelSeven days in Stewart Island, where Great Walks are just the beginningAdventures are had every minute of every hour when you spend seven days on Stewart Island.09 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelEnjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in WestportOn the notorious West Coast, the name Cape Foulwind shouldn't raise any eyebrows.07 Nov 02:30 AM
TravelNZ can turn the most walk-averse individuals into hardened trampersMark Pickering describes his first tramp in NZ, having newly arrived from England.03 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelTime and tide: Exploring Abel Tasman, three waysWhether you're roughing it or looking for luxury, Abel Tasman National Park will deliver.02 Nov 02:02 AM
TravelLooking for a unique three-day trip? This itinerary won't disappointHow about a three-day tour dedicated to moa? Extinct yes, but on this trip, easily found.01 Nov 11:00 PM
Travel'Bat' of the year: Where to see the controversial Pekapeka in the wildDoC's science advisor says the bats aren't scary, so much as misunderstood.01 Nov 02:25 AM
TravelFrom the sky to the sea, experience Marlborough from every angleThere is a myriad of ways to see Marlborough and we bet you don't know of them all.31 Oct 05:30 AM
TravelPredator-free Rotoroa Island gains four kiwi chicksThe birds join a kiwi Kōhanga for the birds on the island.27 Oct 10:18 PM
TravelMotu that time forgot: Predator-free island adventuresNew Zealand sounded a lot different before humans arrived.26 Oct 12:41 AM
TravelPlan ahead for escapism and adventure on NZ's most popular islandsThese well-known NZ islands hide a lot of lesser-known things to see, do and experience.25 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelSweat and Reset: 11 ways to unwind after exertionBig adventures deserve big rewards: indulgent recovery for hikers and bikers across NZ.25 Oct 07:30 PM
TravelSunset kayak tours, luxury cruises, island adventures - NZ's best boat trips13 of the country's best boat trips that let you set foot on islands far and wide.25 Oct 07:00 PM
TravelFive steps to planning the perfect hikeLabour Weekend is the unofficial start of the tramping season.24 Oct 07:21 PM
TravelThe best natural hot springs for self-care and solo travellersThere's an element of the fairytale about Maruia Hot Springs, perfect for solo soaking.20 Oct 01:10 AM
TravelMarlborough Sounds: Off the beaten track in an expedition boatHow to visit NZ's eighth largest island and the northernmost island of the South Island.19 Oct 05:03 PM
TravelCrossing the Tongariro: Take a day or a little longerWhether you make it a one-day experience or longer, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is epic.18 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelTo the island: NZ's best off-the-beaten track motu for overnight adventuresThere are many options for island stays, from campgrounds to huts to luxury accommodation.17 Oct 10:33 PM
TravelPrepare to be blown away by the two-day Kaikōura Coast TrackThe Kaikoura Coast Track is a two-day private NZ walk that's guaranteed to impress.17 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelThree days, one campervan and a wild Wairarapa rideJump in the campervan and enjoy Wairarapa's raw, rugged beauty on a three-day road trip.12 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelBack-country huts: The best of great ports in a stormIn their new book three Kiwi authors profile New Zealand's best backcountry huts.11 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelNZ's Hottest DoC Campsites of 2021Booked the summer campsite yet? You better get in quick if you want one of NZ's top spots.30 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelNature's calling: 5 great post-lockdown spring walks from AucklandShort nature walks to tempt the family outdoors this spring, whatever the weather.22 Sep 01:40 AM
TravelRouteburn: Geoff Chapple endures a passage of sheer joyTe Araroa founder Geoff Chapple lives the dream on the Routeburn Track.21 Sep 03:45 AM
TravelHotel review: The West Coast retreat with a rainforest on your doorstepEco-friendly Rainforest retreat in Franz Josef Village offers something for everyone.21 Sep 02:05 AM
Travel'Once in a lifetime' Curio Bay photo in World Ocean Photographer 2021Award images of surgical waste and rare animals are a health check on our oceans.19 Sep 10:29 PM
TravelConservation Week: Where to reconnect with nature and yourselfTake a moment to breathe in nature this Conservation Week/Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa.03 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelTime outdoors increases mental resilience, DoC reportNew report highlights inequalities in Kiwis' access to the outdoors during adversity.03 Sep 12:05 AM
TravelFirst spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowersHope was born at 8.20am, hours after the South Island lowered Covid Alert levels.31 Aug 11:03 PM