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Ride around New Zealand’s largest lake in Taupō
Ride around the north-western shores of Lake Taupō on the Great Lake Trail.
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Cycling the Great Lake Trail. © David Mitchell
Helm your own Doughboat on Lake Taupō
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If you're visiting Lake Taupō chances are you'll want to get out on the water.
Art, science and rugby in Palmerston North
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In Palmerston North, you can visit the first-ever public museum devoted to rugby.
Take on the Rangitīkei River at your own pace
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While whitewater rafting is undoubtedly an adventurous activity, on the Rangitīkei River you can choose to raft at a much...
Walk or cycle the He Ara Kotahi pathway in Palmerston North
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He Ara Kotahi means ‘the path that brings people together’ which is a fitting name for Palmerston North’s newest walkway.
Get a glimpse of rural New Zealand at the Feilding Sale Yards
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Bustling, noisy, smelly and fascinating, the Feilding Sale Yards provide a dynamic insight into the workings of New Zealand’s farming industry.
Pukekura Park: flora, fauna and festivals
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Right in the heart of New Plymouth you’ll find the multi-faceted Pukekura Park.
Tawhiti Museum: immersive history
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One of New Zealand’s best and most innovative private museums, Tawhiti Museum in South Taranaki recreates the region’s history in...
Waipapā Point: wild and windy
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Right at the bottom of the South Island, the remote and rugged coastline at Waipapā Point is home to one...
Head offshore to Ulva Island
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Ulva Island, a 266-hectare island sanctuary is set in Paterson Inlet, just off the north-eastern coast of Stewart Island.
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