Exploring a natural playground
Framing Manawatu’s eastern horizon, the towering spine of the Tararua and Ruahine ranges lord over the plains like a giant billboard for outdoor adventure, writes Mike Yardle.
Window on a harsh existence
Window on a harsh existence
Justine Tyerman revisits childhood haunts and learns the story behind the ruins where she used to play.
Peaceful walk at blue lagoon
Peaceful walk at blue lagoon
Half an hour’s drive from Dunedin is our own blue lagoon, Purakaunui Inlet.
Wanaka like a local
Wanaka like a local
Wanaka is not all about a tree growing out of the lake. Ever wondered what the locals do for fun when the tourists are climbing Roys Peak? Lisa Scott finds out.
Charging both south and west
Charging both south and west
Peter Dowden overcomes his range anxiety to take in the sights of Southland.
Adventures under the sun
Adventures under the sun
It’s a toss-up whether the food, the scenery or the adventures are Laura Smith’s favourite things about the Bay of Plenty.
Slice of heaven at Manu Bay
Slice of heaven at Manu Bay
A select group of surf breaks from around the North Island have been included in Lonely Planet’s Epic Surf Breaks of the World.
A volcanic wonderland
A volcanic wonderland
Captain Cook’s designation of Banks Peninsula as Banks Island would have been correct, if he and his crew were sailing by 20,000 years ago. The bulbous blob of volcanic land was indeed previously...
Short walks: Cromwell and Bannockburn
Short walks: Cromwell and Bannockburn
This week focuses on some great short walks to do in Central Otago.
Sub-Antarctics out of this world
Sub-Antarctics out of this world
Seeing her first kiwi in the wild, soaring albatrosses, bizarre-looking megaherbs and surviving a 7m swell-induced seasickness. Kerrie Waterworth sure had her moments on this southern adventure.
Walking with dinosaurs
Walking with dinosaurs
North Otago features some of NZ’s most interesting geology and the area around Duntroon (on SH83 west of Oamaru) contains some fascinating rock formulations and fossils that are easily accessible from the road.
From the ground up
From the ground up
The best ways to appreciate the architecture of Christchurch is on foot, writes John Walsh in this edited extract from Christchurch Architecture: A Walking Guide.
Get immersed in wild Awarua
Get immersed in wild Awarua
A select group of surf breaks from around the South Island have been included in Lonely Planet’s Epic Surf Breaks of the World. In this edited extract Will Cockerall goes in search of adventure in Fiordland.
Adventure central at slow pace
Adventure central at slow pace
Queenstown may be the home of adventure sports, but there’s also plenty to do for those who don’t want to do much. Daisy Hudson spent a weekend relaxing in the resort.
'Out of reach': Kiwis say some tourist experiences too expensive
'Out of reach': Kiwis say some tourist experiences too expensive
Kiwis travelling at home want different experiences to overseas tourists and are worried about the cost of some experiences.
All aboard for beauty, charm
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.
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.
