A steamy weekend in Whakatane has to include a visit to New Zealand’s most inhospitable island, writes Paul Rush.

Queenstown has a wide range of exciting activities on offer, discover Spy editors Andy Pickering and Ricardo Simich.

A steamy weekend in Whakatane has to include a visit to New Zealand’s most inhospitable island.

There's much hilarity when Jane Binsley takes her daughter skiing for the first time.

Blenheim, named for a battle, is a peaceful oasis, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther finds New Zealand's former capital is still a capital place.

Elisabeth Easther checks out the wine and produce in the Gateway to North Canterbury.

Jill Malcolm uncovers six of New Zealand's best motorhome destinations in some of the remotest regions of the country.

Tramper's instinct proves more reliable than GPS in high country, writes Martin Johnston.

Chill out where high adventure and relaxation go hand in hand, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Torn between a high-rise holiday and jungle, Tim Roxborough found both in one place.

Donna McIntyre joins BMX champs Sarah Walker and Laura Smulders on a thrill-filled road trip.

There's no end of things to see and do in the 'white city', writes Elisabeth Easther.

Finding true north in the Far North, Elisabeth Easther finds plenty there to spin her wheels.

Kawakawa's tourist loos have inspired more tiny art houses.

Amble for hours in any direction, writes Jane Jeffries.

Elisabeth Easther pays our winter wonderland a visit.

Winston Aldworth takes some unique tours of a re-shaped Christchurch.

Tokoroa's talking poles tell Elisabeth Easther stories.

Catherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.

Sick of driving in Auckland's traffic, Elisabeth Easther explores Auckland by train.

Levin has produced plenty of superstars, writes Elisabeth Easther.

An aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.

Elisabeth Easther visits a small town with a big heart - and plenty to see and do.

Chathams' history is as stirring as its winds, while the rugged shoreline of the bay looks like a place where dreams come to die, writes Jim Eagles.

In October the inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is happening. Here are some of the best walks on offer.

Mirages are not just seen in the desert, as Justine Tyerman discovers.