An action-packed trip to Hong Kong and Vietnam offers contrasting cultural lessons for mum, dad and the kids, write Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney.

Cate Foster gets on her bike and enjoys the trails of Woodhill Forest - and the refreshment waiting at the end of her journey.

Speedboat ride recreates a famous James Bond chase scene, writes Rebecca Barry Hill.

Julie Symons and her fiancé take to the air in magnificent flying machines.

Liz French paddles beneath the Whanganui River's Bridge to Nowhere.

The Ruapehu region is a great place to get on your bike.

Who is that masked travel writer? Robin Esrock and he's down for the count.

Cycling through Marlborough is picturesque, says Maria Slade, especially when there's wine at the end of the road.

Liz Light drops into a big black hole where trusting the ropes on the way down is one thing - and climbing back up is another.

Overcoming her fears was easier than Joelle Thomson imagined in her wildest downhill nightmares, thanks to a top Auckland ski instructor.

Susan Larter ran into "difficulties" while on a supervised snorkelling expedition, say police.

When you've paid $200,000 for a seat on a galactic flight, the last thing you want is to be served a dud beer.

Maritime New Zealand has launched an inquiry into the Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands vessel Excitor III after several passengers were injured, including one woman who had to spend 12 weeks in a body brace.

More interested in play than pinot? The Murray River is still for you, writes Rob McFarland.

There's heaps to enjoy on the Melbourne to Sydney touring route, writes Rob McFarland.

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.

Trekking through the Altai Mountains on horseback is a unique experience, finds Ian D. Robinson.

The Discovery Channel's wonderboy of survivor shows, Bear Grylls, has been in New Zealand.

Jim Eagles discovers crazy heart-pumping, breath-taking thrills on historic rivers, mining tunnels and shafts on the West Coast.

Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.

Travel in India is exciting but not for the faint-hearted. Chris Reed journeys through three regions.

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

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

A nervous kayaker, Cate Foster found herself loving her day out on the tranquil waters of the Puhoi River.

Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.

Haydn Shore - life as a bike park manager

After watching all those yachts on the harbour this weekend you might be itching to get among them. Diana Clement had a go at learning how to sail.