New Zealanders are far more likely to have visited Australia or the US than their own national parks…

1. Fiordland: In the middle of somewhere

For 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind…

1. Milford Track: Sing if you want to pass go

As we head into summer, Expedia's Listopedia service has named its favourite bikini beaches around the world.

1. Brazil: The world of Ipanema

After a weekend in Hawke's Bay, Penny Lewis wonders why she didn't go earlier.

1. Napier: On the top of the Bay

Elisabeth Easther goes in search of animal encounters in the untamed central North Island.

1. North Island by rail

It's got kiwi, an active volcano and an incredible beach, writes Elisabeth Easther.

1. White Island: Sulphur, so good

Elisabeth Easther visits luxury wilderness lodge Poronui and discovers heaven on earth.

1. photos Poronui fly fishing lodge, Waikato (10 photos)

A round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.

1. Kia ora: Paihia

New Zealanders will still have free access to Tongariro National Park and its surrounds despite a report confirming his…

1. Tongariro: Call of the wild

Fletch and Vaughan pack in a weekend of lakeside action around Rotorua. Fletch recounts the highlights…

1. Rotorua: Family fun in the tall timber

Sarah Lang finds Dunedin is much more than a city of Scots and scarfies — and a special spot for a weekend getaway.

1. Dunedin: Anything could happen