A food festival deliciously packages the best the peninsula has all year.

Anna King Shahab went in search of good chow within walking distance of the Eden Park.

Kim Knight goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition of iconic constitutional documents.

New walks in the Waitakeres take some of the hard work out of hiking, writes Sarah Ell.

A lifelong Aucklander takes his first trip up the Sky Tower and ends up jumping off it.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a family-friendly spot with great pool and spa facilities.

Tina Trenkner-Meade wonders why we can't escape up North by train more often.

Justine Tyerman sets a new tradition during a great day's skiing ...

Ellie Hutchinson and her friend find wilderness and culture in Coromandel.

Ricardo Simich checks into historic Northland accommodation.

Lorna Subritzky embraces the splendour of our southern playground.

Amelia Nurse explains the joys of local eco tourism on a trip to D'Urville Island.

Miriyana Alexander checks into an executive suite and enjoys a Sodashi facial.

Linda Thompson checks into a quiet address next right door to the international terminal.

Jesse Mulligan joins a celebration of good food and wine in beautiful surroundings.

Sarah Ell - somewhat reluctantly - shares the secret of glamping at Lake Tarawera.

Napier has plenty to amuse and entertain young and old, writes Donna McIntyre.

Tony Reid finds campervan-touring a family-friendly experience.

It's a long way to Tapora - it's a long way, I know (now).

Breath-taking views are reward for a punishing hike, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Helen van Berkel flies aboard Air New Zealand's flight NZ548 from Christchurch to Auckland.

Courtney Whitaker steps back into Christchurch's history and sees its future.

Tennessy Weir flies NZ641 to the South Island.

It's not always smooth sailing when you embark on a holiday under canvas.

Chinese tourists are discovering NZ's best-kept accommodation secret: motels.

Paul Charman mingles and meets an old friend on his way to Great Barrier Island.

Spending 48 hours in a scenic town with a head cold isn't so bad, Susan Strongman reports.

Readers share their tales of woe under canvas - from tornadoes to tiger sharks.

Bronwyn Sell checks into an 118-room property with a small-hotel feel.

Elisabeth talks to Rose Griffin, of The Gentle Cycling Company.