Eight short escapes for the Easter break
Easter is coming up, and with a combination of school holidays and the first enticing taste of Autumn, it’s the perfect time of year to plan a short escape. Read the story . . .
Otago Peninsula: catching the wind
Otago Peninsula is the ruins of a gutted volcano, an eroded pudding of lava that cradles in its arms the glorious Otago Harbour. Read the story . . .
Loved by the locals: Taupō
From Māori rock carvings to hidden hot springs, boutique shopping, MTB trails or taking the plunge in the lake, locals know the best things to do in Taupō. Read the story . . .
Wellington: culture, activities and the weather
From ballet to fashion to art to birds to parliament to gardens – Wellington's got it all (just try to get it on a good day). Read the story . . .
Raglan: you don’t have to be a surfer, but it helps
Ask anyone with salt-draggled hair and the odd piercing where the best surf break in New Zealand is and there’s a fair chance they’ll name Raglan without a moment’s hesitation. Read the story . . .
Get outside: 14 must-do short walks
New Zealand is blessed with so many beautiful and varied landscapes. Often the best way to discover them is on foot. Read the story . . .