Bridge to Nowhere: stunning walking in the Whanganui National Park

Despite its destructive history, Mount Tarawera today is a sleeping giant.

Soak in naturally heated mineral pools while you look out over the lake, take a twilight mud bath, or bathe under a waterfall in a natural hot spring.

Stroll through native woodland and gardens of the world within the beautifully curated spaces inspired by Europe, India and Asia at Hamilton Gardens.

Glide along the Waitomo River under a magical, breathtaking canopy of thousands of glowworms.

Catch gentle waves at Ngārunui Beach or ride the long, glassy left-hand breaks that make this spot the surfing mecca it is.

Savour the view from the summit or revel in the glorious beaches around the base track of this sacred maunga.

Just beneath the surface of the sand is a delicious, natural underground river that brings hot water to the beach almost on tap, so to speak.

Zig zag through lush native bush on New Zealand's only narrow-gauge railway.

Walk through native nīkau and pōhutukawa forest to idyllic, sandy seclusion on the Coromandel Coast.

A whole lot of Kiwi ‘number 8 wire’ thinking has gone into creating The Waterworks in Coromandel.