Kepler hardship equals rewards
Justine Tyerman silences her inner wuss and soldiers on as she tackles the Kepler Track.
Favourite places: Maniototo
Favourite places: Maniototo
Maniototo Area School pupil and cultural leader Sam Flanagan, of Naseby, reveals the delights of the Maniototo.
The world at your doorstep
The world at your doorstep
Queenstown’s reputation precedes it. A place containing awe-inspiring natural beauty and many activities to throw yourself into. Emma Perry explores the spring holiday destination.
Favourite places: Kaikoura
Favourite places: Kaikoura
Clyde artist and photographer Sue Noble-Adams enjoyed a road trip with Christchurch friends Olwynne Oliver and Lyn Escott to Kaikoura and the West Coast.
Favourite places: Otago
Favourite places: Otago
As we are making great strides to see more of our own backyards, we asked people to tell us about their favourite places. Former Christchurch mayor Bob Parker answers questions about his favourite New Zealand travel destination, Otago.
Unspoiled views all around
Unspoiled views all around
Vaughan Elder is seduced by the untamed beauty of the West Coast.
Travelling duo the deal
Travelling duo the deal
"Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids but it’s great to see the back of them once a year," Shawn McAvinue says as he and his wife leave their children with her parents in Dunedin and head off for a weekend in Waitaki.
Favourite places: Gore Bay
Favourite places: Gore Bay
Third-generation Cheviot farmer Vince Daly reveals his favourite North Canterbury spots to visit - Gore Bay, the Hurunui River mouth and Manuka Bay.
The great beyond beckons
The great beyond beckons
Fiordland is pitched to the unsuspecting visitor as a place "beyond belief" because, quite frankly, you have to see it to believe it. Alexia Johnston reflects on her time spent enjoying one of NZ's treasures.
My town: Reefton
My town: Reefton
RNZ reporter Lois Williams returns to her favourite spot, Reefton.
Off the beaten track
Off the beaten track
Despite being only a few hours’ drive from Dunedin or Invercargill, The Catlins is often left off the travel itinerary for Southerners in search of a break. Tim Miller went for a visit.
My town: Patons Rock
My town: Patons Rock
Otago Access Radio community liaison Jeff Harford, of Dunedin, reveals the delights of Patons Rock, in Golden Bay.
Snow sport at its most pure
Snow sport at its most pure
Located on the southern side of Mt Cardrona, Soho Basin offers guests up to 264 hectares of pristine ski terrain. Hugh Collins goes for a "shred".
My town: Moana
My town: Moana
As we are making great strides to see more of our own backyards after lockdown, we asked people from the South to tell us about their favourite places. Former Grey district mayor Tony Kokshoorn talks about his lakeside bach in Moana.
A walk on the wildlife side
A walk on the wildlife side
You need not go far to get away from it all, writes Scott Willis.
Homage to the gods
Homage to the gods
Justine Tyerman spends some time in Paradise.
My town: Lawrence
My town: Lawrence
As we're making great strides to see more of our own backyards in the wake of lockdown, we asked people from around the South to tell us about their favourite places. Quentin Currall, of Lawrence, explains why you should visit.
Christchurch’s heart to beat
Christchurch’s heart to beat
Christchurch’s reawakened tourist draws offer a fresh safari of sights and experiences, as Mike Yardley discovered on a post-lockdown exploration of his hometown.
Geothermal NZ pleasure rich
Geothermal NZ pleasure rich
With borders closed to international visitors and Kiwis being encouraged to explore our own backyards, Louise Scott looks at some North Island options for the ideal road trip.
Taking the hot seat
Taking the hot seat
When the opportunity arose to try the new BMW Series Touring on her North Island trip Louise Scott got behind the wheel - and was impressed.
