Bridge to Nowhere: stunning walking in the Whanganui National Park

Soothe the soul in world-class thermal pools nestled in a high-country spa village flanked by towering mountains.

At Tatapōuri, just 10 minutes north of Gisborne, you can get up close with the children of Tangaroa, the Māori god of the sea.

Kāpiti Island is one of the few easily accessible offshore nature reserves in New Zealand.

A beach that you can only get to by foot or by sea is a little bit special. Cathedral Cove is one of those beaches. 

On a clear day you can see the whole of Hawke’s Bay from the top of Te Mata Peak. That alone is worth the climb. 

Lap up over 300 kilometres of pure road trip paradise from Ōpōtiki to Gisborne. 

Set on suburban Bluff Hill, Napier Prison housed dangerous and violent criminals for more than 150 years. 

Explore the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with more than 30 kilometres of walking tracks and ample opportunities to spot tuatara, kiwi, hihi, saddleback and tūī.

While the Marlborough Sounds are spoilt for scenic spots and great views, one of the best and most accessible viewpoints is at the top of the Tirohanga Track in Picton.

Designed by a London architect and built in 1904 – Dunedin's Olveston House is really something special.