Out and about

Loved by the locals: Mackenzie

Do what the locals do in the Mackenzie District. Read the story . . . 

Things to do

Dunedin city: islands in the flow

Writer and filmmaker Bill Morris recommends hunting out the stayers when you visit Dunedin, the ones who guard a poorly kept secret — that this is is one of the world’s great cities, without the traffic and with all the natural splendours of ten other cities.  Read the story . . . 

Mid-Canterbury: the South Island’s best-kept secret

It doesn’t get more classic South Island than mid-Canterbury, writes Liz Carlson. Read the story . . . 

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The Great Alpine Highway: Christchurch to Greymouth

This transcendent, transformational traverse is beautifully scenic, however you do it, and will take you across the width of the South Island through charming historic towns and dramatically changing landscapes. Read the story . . . 

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Akaroa: where French heritage, colonial architecture and a passion for fine food combine

Take an easy drive south-east of Christchurch and discover the charming township of Akaroa on ancient, volcanic Banks Peninusla, where sheltered harbour, French heritage, colonial architecture and a passion for fine food fuse perfectly together. Read the story . . . 

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Eating my words: dining out in Taranaki

Passionate foodie and traveller Alexia Santamaria discovers the foodie delights of Taranaki . . . Read the story . . . 

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Loved by the locals: food and drink in Western Bay of Plenty

Eat and drink like the locals do in the Western Bay of Plenty. Read the story . . . 

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Fleur’s Place: as fresh as it comes

Once overheard at Fleur’s: ‘Who’s John Dory, Dad?’ ‘He’s a fish, son.’ Fish, famous, fabulous fish is what this culinary outpost is all about. Read the story . . .