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Hokianga: a road trip around a heavenly harbour
The Hokianga (which means ‘the circumstance of returning’) is named in commemoration of the legendary Polynesian navigator, Kupe, who ended...
Manawatū: off the main drag
The Manawatū is a rich and deeply characterful part of the New Zealand landscape.
Central West Coast: the best coastal drive in New Zealand
The wind swings half a compass and lifts.
Surf Highway 45: New Plymouth to Hāwera
We’re going to assume you’re in the 'Naki largely for the big blue and the surfing...
Twin Coast Discovery Highway: Auckland to Cape Rēinga
This epic roadie connects the little coves, beaches and bays of the east and the immense dunes, wild coastline and...
Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland to Napier
How about an epic roadie straight down the guts, as they say, to the land where the languid meandering of...
Classic New Zealand Wine Trail: Napier to Blenheim
How about a peaches-and-cream chardonnay in the Bay or a silky, cherry-drenched pinot under the oak tree in Martinborough?
Inland Scenic Route 72: Christchurch loop
Round trips are immensely satisfying. There’s a pleasing symmetry in ending up back where you started, a closing of the...
Southern Scenic Route: Queenstown to Dunedin
If you get as far south as Te Anau, it’d be rude not to keep going, don’t you reckon, and...
The Great Alpine Highway: Christchurch to Greymouth
This is a transcendent, transformational traverse whether travelled by train or by road.
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