Justine Tyerman learns to love snakes on the Kepler Track.

Justine Tyerman writes of her "conversion" on the Routeburn Track.

Classic NZ coastline, lush bush and old-fashioned holiday camp fun - Danielle Wright takes a campervan tour around the Coromandel.

It's hard not to be distracted by the scenery on the road to Aoraki Mt Cook, writes Josie Dale.

Christchurch's determination to rise from the rubble has been richly rewarded with a spot in Lonely Planet's top 10 cities worldwide to visit in 2013.

Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail.

Danielle Wright goes bush with medical herbalist Helen Elscot to preview the Waiheke Walking Festival.

Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail over the course of a fortnight.

A five-day tramp on the West Coast gives photographer Greg Bowker ample chances to capture some wild beauty.

Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail over the course of a fortnight. Here are some of the highlights of his trip so far.

The Domain and Grafton Bridge bring back student memories for Cate Foster.

A ramble through forest near Ohakune is a pleasant diversion for the whole family, finds Libby Nicholson-Moon.

Lydia Jenkin drops the shops and experiences a Ladies' Weekend with a difference - caving, climbing and trekking in Tongariro National Park.

Paul Rush tackles foaming rapids on a six-day journey down the Whanganui River.

Walking a spectacular coastal section of Te Araroa is a special New Zealand experience, writes Jim Eagles.

Younger kids are bound to get a kick out of a rail ex+cursion, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Some short walk ideas for those holidaying in this beautiful coastal Bay of Plenty spot.

Treasures tucked away in vacant lots are highlights of a Wellington art walk, says Isaac Davison.

Pamela Wade discovers Kiwi colonial heroes on the Hollyford Track.

Bevan Hurley tackles the stunning Hump Ridge Track in remote western Southland by night.

Braving the dark and cold, Elisabeth Easther, goes on a caving adventure and discovers more than one reason why Waitomo rocks.

Seeing Auckland through the eyes of The Visitors From Hawkes Bay. By Mark Story.

Cliff Taylor dodges missiles and fickle weather on the Tongariro Crossing.

Packages with 'the comforts of home' on New Zealand's Great Walks are gaining popularity.

Pamela Wade zigzags her way around Milford Track's textured bush, bright prairies and breathtaking views.

Paul Rush tramps the Great Walk around the fabled 'Sea of Rippling Waters'.

After a hard day's hike, there's nothing better than a gourmet meal.