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Making tracks for home
Linda Herrick travels the length and breadth of New Zealand by rail, heading for the town she grew up in.

Whangarei Heads: Anchored in a quiet bay
Wayne Thompson relaxes at a northern coastal getaway close to white sand beaches and tranquil inlets.

World's longest flying fox set for Taihape
A massive flying fox said to be the world's largest and "most thrilling" is about to open near Taihape.

Opua: Perched above the bay
Michele Crawshaw visits a luxury boutique lodge which commands a grand view over the Bay of Islands.

Chance to enjoy a trek up north
Sometimes you wonder just what could be achieved in the world if small-town enthusiasm was harnessed, writes Colin Moore.

Chills and thrills for keen divers
Sue Farley takes the plunge into the cold, watery underworlds of the upper South Island.

Te Araroa: Take a very long hike
A dream to open up rural New Zealand to travellers on foot is coming closer step by step, writes John Yeld.

Kaeo: More vocation than location
A Far North farm hostel has been voted the favourite in New Zealand by those who like staying at backpacker lodges. Colin Moore discovers its attractions.

Whangarei will make you relax
Jo Johnson finds Whangarei is the perfect place to head for a midwinter weekend break.