A dog-friendly Coromandel road trip 21 May 2025 We discover the benefits and challenges of taking a dog on a Coromandel road trip.
True North: a luxury boat cruise in Western Australia 20 May 2025 When Sir David Attenborough describes a unique part of Western Australia as 'one of the greatest natural wonders of the world', it pays to listen up. He was talking about the Kimberley's Montgomery Reef, stretching for 400 square kilometres along Australia's remote northwest coast.
Tropical Tonga 20 May 2025 The Kingdom of Tonga is back on track, we came home recommending to anyone who would listen that they book flights, pack masks, snorkels and fins.
Gisborne: sunshine, surf and stingrays 20 May 2025 We take a family-friendly East Coast escape to explore the best bits of Gisborne.
Getting Lost: a journey with no destination 20 May 2025 It’s a hot Thursday in the school holidays and finding my family at a loose end, I decide to bundle them into the car for an adventure. We head out of town with the music and air conditioning blasting, but unlike everyone else on the road, we don’t know where we are going or what we are going to do. Today’s fun will be directed by a pack of cards and is all about the journey, not the destination.
Northern Explorer: train journeys and forgotten worlds 20 May 2025 On the road to Whangamōmona, a sign, emblazoned in stark black against white declares: ‘S*** happens quickly.’ It’s meant to deter speeding motorists, but deep in the North Island King Country, I discover that the words can be read a little differently.
A Fiordland cruise: silence and serenity 19 May 2025 A six-night cruise takes in the scenic highlights and historic significance of coastal Fiordland.
Discover the highlights of the Bay of Plenty 16 May 2025 From gin to avocados, hot pools, short walks and a Sea Lion - we get a taste of the Bay of Plenty.
Hawke's Bay: deco design and fine wine 16 May 2025 Spend a weekend discovering art deco architecture, great food and exceptional wine in Hawke's Bay.
Road Trip: Auckland to Northland's Matai Bay 15 May 2025 A coastal road trip from Auckland to Northland takes in art, glorious beaches and plenty of adventure.
