Six spectacular short walks for spring
Get back in touch with nature this spring. From coastal walkways to native forest trails; hidden waterfalls to ancient volcanoes, New Zealand is packed with short walks suitable for all levels of fitness. Read the story . . .
Denniston: a real ghost-town experience
Take a detour back in time to Denniston, a near-deserted mining town on a bleak, windswept 600-metre plateau, home to the infamous 45-degree Denniston Incline. Read the story . . .
Wellington Waterfront: where writers' words are cast
Wander the world-class Wellington Waterfront and read the words of some New Zealand's most famous writers along the way. Read the story . . .
Rakiura National Park: glowing skies
Around 85 percent of Stewart Island is included in Rakiura National Park, our most recently formed national park which exudes all the charm of a world on its own. Read the story . . .
Waiheke Island: a sense of freedom
Some people were terribly excited when Lonely Planet named Waiheke Island as the fifth-best holiday destination in the world. Read the story . . .
Our marine reserves: treasures under the sea
In essence, the very simple overriding edict for a marine reserve is no take. Nothing may be removed: not fish, not seaweed, not stones, not feathers or shells off the beach. Read the story . . .