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Mount Taranaki: picture-perfect peak
You want a nice, classically shaped volcano? Well, look no further.
Queenstown: the sky’s the limit
You feel pretty brave, standing there on the edge, your toes dangling in the void, the river moving lazily 100...
The not-so-distant summit: day hikes to mountain tops
Kiwi poet John Newton once wrote that mountains are 'a story you tell about yourself, a story you are journeying...
Southern Lakes: a place for all seasons
In the constellation of New Zealand’s most scenic places and star attractions, the Southern Lakes region burns so brightly that,...
South Westland: a wonder of the world
You won’t be bothered by sandflies on Mount Everest, or in the Grand Canyon, or even on the Great Barrier Reef.
Off-the-beaten-track day walks
Explore hidden walking gems that require only a map, some sturdy footwear and a strong desire to get out there...
Mackenzie: for lovers
The first time I laid eyes on Aoraki Mount Cook I cried like a baby.
Tongariro Northern Circuit: alpine heartland
The Tongariro Northern Circuit explores the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine...
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...
Climbing: facing your fear
Fear. It can be irrational. Paralysing. Occasionally insightful.
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