Tahi, once an old farm, is now a haven for endangered bird life, says Jim Eagles.

The Coromandel is promising cheap RWC accommodation rates that will undercut Auckland packages reaching into the thousands.

DoC restores an historic coal mine in the foothills of the Southern Alps as a heritage tourist attraction.

Once upon a time it seemed to me the Department of Conservation's basic aim was to lock up the vast areas under its control and throw away the key.

Paul Rush visits Queenstown and enjoys some mellow yellow adventures.

Grant Dyson gets to the bottom of the Waihi opencast mining operation.

Paul Rush takes a blissful stroll around Hamilton Gardens' glorious Paradise Collection.

Susan Buckland indulges in some fine food and wine at a stunning sculpture garden near Taupo.

They met "May-oris" wearing "butt flaps", posed with "horny beasts", and were confused about their geography.

Two rural and two seaside favourites make Paul Jobin's list of great North Island cafes.

Freedom camping could become anything but under proposals designed to stop tourists disrespecting their surroundings.

Milford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.

Cruise Invercargill by Harley and then thrive on the unexpected as you explore the diverse delights of Southland, writes Jacqui Madelin.

Nature's Wonders brings the Otago wildlife in close, writes Brett Atkinson.

Maritime Museum puts on a voyage of discovery, writes Chris Eagles.

Just down the Seabird Coast from where I have a bach is a long stretch of beach alongside which runs a well-worn vehicle track.

Great river town, super beach. Liz Light has free fun in Whakatane and Ohope.

A bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.

Clearly there's something about train travel that exercises a particular charm over New Zealanders, writes Jim Eagles.

Diana Clement dons her running shoes and explores a well-kept secret in her own backyard - the picturesque North Shore Walkway.

Jill Worrall tackles the Otago Rail Trail as preparation for a longer ride through India.

John Key says having to pay to use an internationally renowned walking track "isn't ideal", but it is better than the track being closed.

Jim Eagles discovers quaint towns and glacier movements on the West Coast.

Health and happiness top the menu at Amuri Estate, writes Susan Buckland.

Tourism NZ is looking to Scribe, Liam Finn and The Mint Chicks to uncover out-of-the-way spots for tourists and draw younger Australian travellers.

The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.

Paul Rush pays homage to giant hermaphrodites and fairy people in the ancient kauri kingdom of Waipoua.

New Zealand's premier resort town is riding a wave of tourism growth, and considering how it might handle a trebling of visitor numbers in the next 20 years.