All aboard for beauty, charm
Overseas travel isn't what it was - and won’t be for a while - so it's time to get out and see our own country. And what better way than relaxing on a train? Hayden Meikle jumps aboard the Coastal Pacific.
Life & Style
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.
A holiday town at the beach
A holiday town at the beach
Clare Fraser joins the latest craze and discovers an amazing part of New Zealand.
Mountain maintains its magic
Mountain maintains its magic
Alina Suchanski makes the trek up Ben Lomond and is rewarded with spectacular views.
Short walks: Mapoutahi Pa and Doctor’s Point
Short walks: Mapoutahi Pa and Doctor’s Point
Turn off State Highway 1 at Waitati and turn left to get to Doctor’s Point Rd.
The story of Otago
The story of Otago
Otago is a region of great beauty and diversity. Bruce Munro invites you to discover the region anew through 10 day-trips that tell its story.
Exploring Otago’s history
Exploring Otago’s history
Otago, from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the Southern Alps, is a region of great beauty, diversity and significance.
Bored of the Rings? Here are NZ's other famous movie locations
Bored of the Rings? Here are NZ's other famous movie locations
There's more than the Rings if you want some star-powered scenery to look at these holidays.
Athol and back or bust
Athol and back or bust
Eleanor Hughes takes a ride from Kingston to Athol and discovers the area’s rich history.
Instilling a tramping bug
Instilling a tramping bug
Planning can avoid the "I just give up" nightmare on an overnight hike, writes Greg Roughan.
Aspiring to get out on the land
Aspiring to get out on the land
Justine Tyerman goes cruising ... on terra firma.
Air NZ safety video full of 'World Wonders' at home
Air NZ safety video full of 'World Wonders' at home
Air New Zealand has unveiled its first 'domestic-only' safety video put together with the help of Tourism New Zealand.
The other wild west coast
The other wild west coast
If you’ve been wondering about travelling abroad but dreading the thought of two weeks in isolation, then it's time to discover some place in New Zealand you’ve never explored, writes Lindy Davis.
Review of Airbnb, Bachcare's cancellation fees sought
Review of Airbnb, Bachcare's cancellation fees sought
Accommodation booking sites Airbnb and Bachcare are in the gun for cancellation terms leaving some customers hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Great exploring best backyard
Great exploring best backyard
Restricted travel leaves us appreciating the beauty of our backyard. And boy is Wellington’s backyard beautiful, writes Clare Fraser.
Another side to Auckland
Another side to Auckland
Eleanor Hughes makes the most of a sunny Sunday morning in Auckland.
Toko Mouth far from the madding crowd
Far from the madding crowd
Jeff Kavanagh visits Otago's Toko Mouth to take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
A walk on the wilding side
A walk on the wilding side
Alina Suchanski heads up one of Southland’s dominant landmarks and discovers a problem affecting much of the South Island.
Hidden gems
Hidden gems
On a mission to discover unique boutique vineyard lodgings, Lindy Davis discovers several hidden gems in the far north and deep south of the country.
Scenic ride a challenge
Scenic ride a challenge
Eleanor Hughes goes off the beaten track in Waikato.
