A trip to Whitianga is an adventure with wheels like these, writes Estelle Sarney.

Danielle Wright and her aunt, Robyn Collins, try 'throwing' a pot at Morris & James Pottery and Tileworks in Matakana.

In Maungatautari, Elisabeth Easther is propositioned by a rare bird.

Jumping out of a plane proves a great way to relax, writes Bronwyn Sell.

Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.

Danielle Wright and family take a spin on Snowplanet's newest offering: snow tubes.

Andy Kenworthy and his young family find a luxury motorhome ticks all the boxes for their weekend on the Awhitu peninsula.

Officials are looking at reopening tracks which have been closed since the mountain's eruption.

Diana Plater follows the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail from Hawke's Bay to Marlborough.

A new eco-tourism operation offers a different perspective on our native forestry.

Pirongia has a rich history but as Dionne Christian discovers, on multiple trips, it is a present-day delight too.

Danielle Wright discovers what locals have long known: winter is the best time to visit a west coast beach.

We all love Piha, Bethells and Muriwai, regular haunts for many of us. But how about trying a different stretch of western sand.

A journey along this 'Lord of the Rings' road can leave you on edge, writes Paul Rush.

Only hours after Judy Bailey completed the Tongariro Crossing, the volcano awoke from its century-long slumber...

Danielle Wright gets into the swing of things at a forest adventure park.

Deb Faith enjoys a perfect winter getaway in Northland.

Interest in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has gone "through the roof" since Mount Tongariro erupted on Monday night.

Sarah Lawrence and son leave the Xbox behind for the great outdoors, with a rewarding soak at day's end.

We love finding ourselves in hot water, at least hot water of the literal sort. Cold air, hot springs - nature we dig you.

There's a spot in Waiuku where your troubles are kneaded away, writes Eveline Harvey.

Alex Tully finds Whakarewarewa Forest's bike trails easier than expected.

Belinda Henley samples of the resort town's newest foodie offerings... and some old favourites.

Edward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.

Danielle Wright shows her son Auckland's volcanic history.

New Zealand's landscape is home to many active and dormant volcanoes.

This charming Waikato town proves a great choice for a weekend away, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Don your life jacket for jet boat thrills.

Belinda Henley discovers a unique five-star accommodation offering on a working high country farm near Wanaka.

Air New Zealand is slashing its cheapest standard fares for major domestic routes from September 1.