The Ruapehu region is a great place to get on your bike.

Colin McCahon's house reveals another side of Titirangi, says Liz Light.

The trip to Riverhead Tavern is all part of the experience, writes Cate Foster.

From half-hour family rambles to full-day tramps, explore Auckland's finest green space.

Kauri Cliffs, Northland's most exclusive address, is known for its golf course, but has so much more to offer, writes Catherine Smith.

A new venture in Denniston allows visitors to step back 100 years to experience life in the coal mines, complete with ghostly visions and echoes of another era, writes Jim Eagles.

Liz Light discovers the delights of windy and wave-pounded Taranaki.

Take time out to enjoy the dramatic scenery along one of New Zealand's well-travelled routes. Diana Clement reports.

Having fallen into disuse once rail made life easier, the Central Plateau's Old Coach Rd is now being utilised by cyclists. Diana Clement got on her bike.

Authorities in quake-damaged Christchurch are looking to get the city's tourism industry back on track with a new "roadmap to recovery".

Cycling through Marlborough is picturesque, says Maria Slade, especially when there's wine at the end of the road.

Christchurch remains one of New Zealanders' favourite places to visit in the country despite the devastating February 22 earthquake, according to a survey released today.

Liz Light drops into a big black hole where trusting the ropes on the way down is one thing - and climbing back up is another.

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

The autumn school holidays have started, and Easter is next weekend - make the most of the last of the warm weather by going somewhere you've never been.

An historic home gives a feel for Marlborough's past, says Don Donovan.

Driving round the main Chatham island you see weka everywhere - in fact, they're a pest, writes Jim Eagles.

The dreams of two men called James meld to create a gift for the public. Liz Light reports.

Napier's Ahuriri district offers history with its coffee, says Matthew Wright.

Rating Tutukaka and the Welsh Pembrokeshire coast second-equal in a ranking of the world's finest coasts is a cop-out, says Anna Tuson.

Maritime New Zealand has launched an inquiry into the Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands vessel Excitor III after several passengers were injured, including one woman who had to spend 12 weeks in a body brace.

Auckland has been waiting many years for a public transport system with a transfer ticket.

Peter Calder heads west of Nelson and wonders what took him so long to get there.

Waitomo is world famous for its subterranean wonders but, as Anna Jones writes, there are plenty of treasures above ground too.

Diana Clement heads to Mangere Bridge for a day of cycling and fresh air in a lovely rural-type setting.

Ophir's elegant O'Connell bridge was built to last, says Don Donovan.

Matakauri Lodge offers royal treatment in a laidback setting, writes Michele Hewitson.

Think long weekend, think great escape. Megan Singleton recommends four getaway destinations.

Kirsten Warner is captivated by the beauty and mystery of Great Barrier Island.

In a secret spot, restricted to visitors, Jim Eagles marvels at the elegant, isolated beauty of NZ's only flock of endangered white heron.