Peter Feeney and family fly on Jetstar JQ284 Dunedin to Auckland.

Awe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.

A visit to Waitomo has long been on our family’s holiday "to do" list...

Blame it on the cycleways, the artwork and the market, but cycling advocate Barbara Cuthbert just can't stay away.

Danielle Wright discovers man-made glories - old and new - around Auckland.

Here are our favourite quiet cycle trails to explore around the city.

Climb aboard a carriage to appreciate a potter's decades-long labour of love.

Elisabeth Easther is introduced to the beers that are in the market for perfect suitors.

This picturesque slice of the South Island is not just a hub for adrenalin junkies, discovers Jennifer Ennion.

Small town New Zealand does wonderful and whacky to keep up our winter spirits.

The 'H's: Hobbit holes, horses and heartfelt hospitality, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Glenn Cullen skis down steep slopes and dreams of what Porters could become with a bit of work.

No longer a sleepy village, this Hawke's Bay locale is now a sought-after destination.

Penny Lewis gets a taste of the sort of luxury usually reserved for tourists.

Elisabeth Easther takes an affectionate look at some stalwarts of colonial tourism that still stand tall today.

Fergus Blakiston rekindles his love affair with Central Otago.

Danielle Wright takes her family in search of small, hairy footprints on a movie location tour in Piopio.

It's small, but packed with things wild and wonderful, says Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther visited Blue Duck Station with her son and found the perfect spot.

The legs get a workout while the eyes are dazzled by the view on this lushly-forested Southland track, writes a weary but astounded Pamela Wade.

Hit the road to rediscover old-time New Zealand charm.

Rachel Grunwell finds plenty to keep her busy on a weekend in Russell.

Danielle Wright discovers a small town with a big history.

Elisabeth Easther finds a quiet town dominated by a mountain.

Far from the beaten track is a land where the wind is master, writes Fergus Blakiston.

A Queenstown hotel treats its guests to epicurean delights sourced on its doorstep, finds Morgan Tait.

Matt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season.

Travelling the length of the country by train is a unique way to enjoy New Zealand.

Elisabeth Easther finally knocks off the other half of the Timber Trail.

Danielle Wright finds sweet treats at an old dairy factory in the Waikato.