Find out how many days Kiwis spend at the beach by region.

Here's a selection of great camping tips sent in by readers - plus a chance to WIN a Kathmandu tent.

Tina Trenkner-Meade checks into reasonably-priced digs in a great location.

The results of this year's annual Booking.com Guest Review Awards are in and 13 properties in New Zealand have received honours.

Eli Orzessek on how to get more from the pilgrimage all Kiwis should make.

A fully equipped home on wheels and a week of sun thrills Anna King Shahab.

Readers who entered our Kathmandu Summer Camping competition give their best tips for making camping holidays go more smoothly.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Craig Rutland, proprietor of Last Light Lodge and Cafe, Tuatapere, Southland.

Trail markers and directions fail the Travel team again. This time, Grant Bradley is faced with a big call in the back of beyond.

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Elisabeth Easther meets Sandy Waters the owner/operator of Snowy Waters Lodge in Raetihi.

Amid the hurly-burly adventures to be had, Riki Swannell opts for quiet ult-luxe.

Scott K MacLeod spends three days shivering and hobbling his way along the Motatapu Track.

Shandelle Battersby flies NZ417 to the capital.

Eleanor Ainge Roy swigs, slurps, munches and nibbles through a food safari.

Chocolatefish Media owner Adele Thurlow shares the best things about her adopted home.

There's more to a great beach than sand and surf.

We've rounded up some expert campers to share their best advice for weekends away.

Elisabeth Easther looks back on her big collection of small town stories.

So you fancy escaping the city but don't want to spend all day in your car? Here's everything you need to know about Auckland's most accessible regional parks.

Leila George looks at the best of the Kiwi festivals for 2017.

In response to our SoFloat competition, readers share their favourite relaxing holiday spots and cherished memories from those places.

One of the great joys about January in New Zealand is that you can always grab a bottle and a picnic and find a deserted beach ...

Fancy a bush walk or want to see an albatross? Here is where to go to enjoy the best New Zealand has to offer.

Kiwis spent more in the Coromandel last summer than in any other holiday hot-spot, according to research by consumer spending analysts

Australia's favourite bikini blogger has been mocked by fans for thinking Australians are the first to open their Christmas presents.

The luxurious Helena Bay Lodge in Northland has been named the world's best new hotel.

Gore's anti-prohibition whisky makers had plenty of bite, writes Eleanor Ainge Roy.

Justine Tyerman and her husband warm to the deadline-free realities of life on the road.