Squeeze as much out of summer as you can. Take a spontaneous, after-work trip to the beach. Make breakfast a picnic. Watch the sun rise, watch Venus rise, plant a garden, build a sand castle… Read on for ideas to get you in the mood for a glorious summer, outdoors.
Summer stars
Astronomer Alan Gilmore charts the summer movements of the heavens.
Castles made of sand
Learn how to build the ultimate sand castle.
Morning surfin' safari
Auckland surfer Alan Bunce makes the most of longer days
Sunrise and sunset
Being outdoors goes with the job for Department of Conservation (DOC) rangers. Who better to recommend walks to start and end the day?
Fish hunters
Patrick Pettersen can’t wait to take the family flounder hunting
Growing gardeners
Catherine Bell’s summertime involves little people, plants and plenty of patience
Free as a bird
Paraglider Graham Surrey catches the summer breeze.
Summer sounds
Paul Rose, music festival veteran, reminisces.
Out there events
AA Directions' top picks of summer happenings outdoors around New Zealand.
After dark
Things to do after the sun goes down...