Kiwi mum Jacqui Thomas has taken a year out to backpack round the world - with her 7-year-old daughter.

Glacier-walking's blend of beauty and adrenalin leaves Liz Light spellbound.

Powerstops and wild spins provide quick fun on the water, writes Jim Eagles.

Safety in the wild comes down to a few simple rules, writes Mountain Safety Council chief executive Darryl Carpenter.

"Kiwi birds don't fly" - they cycle, for 20 months, alone, on a cheap bike, through dangerous countries just to get home ...

A new book by Shane Boocock features the best of adventure tourism in Auckland.

Shelley Bridgeman and her daughter discover Harry Potter's world has been recreated in sunny Florida.

Canyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.

This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.

Meandering goats, cow bells and jaw-droppingly beautiful views bemuse Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson in the Swiss Alps.

A haunted scream park in Franklin is not for the faint-hearted, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Diana Clement and a friend took two long weekends away from men and children to discover the tracks of Tongariro National Park.

As the 51st Traverse team complete their epic journey, Rob Gray looks ahead to new adventures.

The courses run by Tree Adventures at Woodhill Forest can prove just as much of a fun challenge for adults as for kids. Kirsten Warner gave it a try.

Jill Worrall explores the region that was home to the legendary bushman and prospector.

Rotorua has a host of new activities, making it even more of a destination for a weekend away. Anna Jones investigates.

"Ashgabat", our guide Dima said slowly, choosing his words carefully between mouthfuls of steaming meat pie, "is paradise".

Fast boats, helicopter views and thundering water - the central plateau provides adrenalin galore, writes Beck Vass.

Saddle up with a friend, your partner, or the kids these holidays. Some of these facilities also offer school holiday camps.

Fifty-seven years after Sir Edmund Hillary scaled Everest, Kiwi sailor Graeme Kendall has knocked another bastard off.

Get your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.

The power of Krakatoa is awe-inspiring, writes Michael Travers.

Mark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.

City dweller Janna Hamilton gets out of her comfort zone, spending a weekend getting wild in Poronui - albeit with a large dose of luxury.