Elisabeth Easther finds gold in a charming hamlet in Central Otago.

A fruit distillery provides an alternative to Marlborough's usual wine tours.

Taupo is a great playground for thrillseekers, finds Shandelle Battersby.

The Mackenzie Country is full of photo opportunities. Megan Singleton finds five of the most scenic.

Next year's Wellington Sevens will be held on Saturday January 30 and Sunday January 31, and here are seven reasons why you should be there.

First-timers are full of the joys of spring on the slopes of Happy Valley, writes Dionne Christian.

From Pahi to Shelly Beach, cruising by boat was a perfect family day-trip, writes Sarah Ell.

Try fish and chips at the beach - washed down with as much wildlife as you can handle.

You can't head up this way without taking a detour all the way west to Muriwai, or Maori Bay or Shelly Beach off South Head.

Visit the world's top hideaway in tiny Tai Tapu.

Elisabeth Easther goes bush in the Far North but finds all the creature comforts she could wish for at the five-star Waipoua Lodge.

Hanmer Springs offers more than just hot pools, learns Elisabeth Easther.

Shandelle Battersby learns why this region's sauvignon is famous around the world.

The South Island town of Tekapo is bursting with things to do, discovers Megan Singleton.

This former beauty queen still lives up to its name, finds Elisabeth Easther.

Is there a serious alternative to carbon-belching flights for the tree-hugging domestic traveller?

Nothing says spring like the blooming of the kowhai or the opening of scallop season, says Sarah Ell.

Shandelle Battersby gets a taste for the finer things in life in the Hawkes Bay.

Fine dining is just one fun way to keep busy in Gizzy, writes Megan Singleton.

In Taranaki, Elisabeth Easther finds a town with a playful history.

Isobel Marriner gets a maritime history lesson amid the spectacular scenery of Fiordland.

Consider the pleasure of many rather the wants of an elite few, says Paul Rush.

Nature displays its art in ever-evolving form. To see it, head south, says Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther goes on a Mission to learn about Hawkes Bay wines.

Family ties to Fernglen enhance the pleasure of a stroll in its dappled light.

Time to start planning her next beach holiday at Te Ngaere, says Sarah Ell.

This small North Island city is home to more than 100 cultures, finds Elisabeth Easther.

Auckland is proud of its heritage, and the city is dotted with specialised museums, finds Sarah Ell.

Donna McIntyre masters the geek chic Segway for a fun spin around Waiheke Island.