Nature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.

A balloon flight gives Graham Reid a new perspective on the urban sprawl.

'An Idiot Abroad' featuring Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is perfect for travel show-loving 'Office' fans.

Milking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.

Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.

For an active holiday amid fabulous scenery, head to Montenegro, writes Andy McSmith.

It's true that AJ Hackett rules the air-waves when it comes to bungy jumps in New Zealand, with four locations.

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

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.

Fresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.

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

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.

There are many parts of Auckland worth exploring at sea level, discovers Kirsten Warner.

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a mammoth event. Phil Taylor shares his experience.

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.