The Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden sand beaches, intimate coves and excellent summer weather.

The Whanganui Journey is one of DOC's Great Walks, but it is less of a walk and more of a paddle.

Akaroa is a very special place, visited by the world’s smallest dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin.

Locals describe living on Kawau Island as ‘quiet.’

If you were to assume that Te Ika a Māui – the Great Fish of Māui – was a species...

The upper reaches of the Kaituna River are pretty and placid enough.

They’ll tell you when you’re standing at the confluence and delta of the Rees and Dart rivers that you’re only...

Trace elements and politicians have got a lot to answer for.

Low-slung clouds obscure the landscape and as we drive closer, it turns to rain, veiling the steeply rising hills.

When overseas visitors fantasise about a trip to New Zealand, Abel Tasman National Park is the kind of place they...