A trip south leaves a glowing impression on Elisabeth Easther.

Justine Tyerman manages to leave Waiheke with her limbs intact after spending Easter - but not a fortune - on the island with her family.

Catherine Smith pedals Taranaki's seafront, stopping along the way.

Elisabeth Easther hits the Ngati Otara trail and finds gems along the way.

Justine Tyerman joins the Milford Track fan club.

Elisabeth Easther visits the South Island's sealife mecca.

Tent, sheltered swims and G&Ts provide Jane Binsley's family with Tapapakanga tranquillity.

Donna McIntyre and kids glide across the ice at Mission Bay.

Trundling along in a camper van, Elisabeth Easther and family take in some of Rotorua's stellar attractions.

Danielle Wright and family discover life is laid-back on Rakino Island.

Danielle Wright finds a game of snakes and ladders the perfect lure for her family along the Pakuranga Rotary Walk.

Justine Tyerman delves into the history of a grand old house in Manapouri, Fiordland.

Elisabeth Easther delves into a true national treasure - Rotorua.

Edward Gay flies CV91 to a remote outpost of New Zealand.

Elisabeth Easther on a charming southern town.

Danielle Wright takes a sneak peek under water in a glass-bottom boat at New Zealand's first marine reserve, at Leigh.

Deep in the heart of Fiordland National Park, Justine Tyerman explores a lake, an underground power station, an alpine pass and a sound - or fiord.

Elisabeth Easther revels in an abundance of native wildlife.

When the Waikato comes to mind, visions of cow-crammed paddocks tend to crush the notion that this is a worldly part of the country. But, if you take the time to explore the region, you’ll discover there’s more to it than just dairy.

A kayak trip shows Catherine Smith Hauraki's hidden glories.

Alexia Santamaria joins Mt Maunganui's magnificent men in their flying machines.

In Kaitaia, get sand between your toes and see the sights, says Elisabeth Easther.

Winston Aldworth flies NZ522 from Canterbury to Auckland.

The suitably monikered Elisabeth Easther picks out some Easter breaks you're going to love.

A fully equipped motorhome has replaced a canvas tent in Sarah Lawrence's holiday affections