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New Zealand: Read the signs before you camp
Excellent DoC and council-approved camping sites and well-priced holiday parks may still be found across the country, Paul Charman discovers.

Waikato: Postcards from Taupo
Destinations Donna McIntyre has plenty to write home about after a weekend on the lake.

Coromandel: Meals on wheels
The food on the Hauraki cycle trail was worth dismounting for, says Nadia Lim.

It's a cruisy life in Hamilton
Elisabeth Easther revisited her hometown for a refreshing outdoor experience.

Four of the best Hamilton hikes
Hamilton's river and gardens put you in the mood for wonderful walking It's a 45-minute walk around Hamilton Lake.

Coromandel: A romantic winter escape
Andy Pickering finds action and relaxation aplenty at Coromandel's Whitianga.

Tongariro Crossing: Alpine adventure
Donna McIntyre feels her fear of heights and does the Tongariro Crossing anyway.

Tasman Glacier: Let your fear slide
Mustering the slightest courage will pay off on the pristine slopes of Tasman Glacier.

Coromandel: The hang of new pursuits
In the first of a three-part series, Ben Crawford takes an exciting weekend road-trip to Coromandel.

The best stationary animals
Sometimes wildlife is a bit too wild, so we appreciate sculptures of animals instead, embedded in concrete, as nature could have intended.

Tiritiri Matangi: Nature's soundtrack: birdsong
Tiritiri Matangi isn't just for the birds, as Elisabeth Easther discovers on a visit to the island's wildlife sanctuary.

Fiordland: Where history speaks
John Roughan gains a deeper understanding of how Cook first saw New Zealand.

Island treasure on the Pohutukawa Coast
Only accessible by high tide, Motukaraka promises magic and adventure.

Four of the best places to social climb
Pohutukawas are trees made for climbing. Here's where to find some great specimens.

Kia ora: Thames
Elisabeth Easther finds a goldmine of flora and fauna on coastal walking tracks.

Row, row, row your boat
Never shy of sticking her oar in, Elisabeth Easther shares some ideas for nautical adventures you can embark on - if you sea fit.

Kawakawa: The engine Gabriel
Danielle Wright takes her family on a vintage steam train along the main street of a tiny town with a big reputation.

Four of the most fun things in Bay of Plenty
What's a Blokart? Essentially it's a land sailing gizmo, a wind powered go-kart. Super easy to drive and great fun.