Explore New Zealand

The Bay of Plenty embraces 259 km of open coastline stretching from the Coromandel Peninsula in the west to Cape Runaway in the east, with several large islands in the bay, including the active marine volcano at White Island 49 km off the coast of Whakata

If you are lucky enough to stay somewhere close to Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, you may well find yourself never tiring of the ever-shimmering, changing light across the lake. Legend has it that the light alters with every heartbeat of the sleeping giant

Queenstown is New Zealand's favourite playground, with awe-inspiring scenery there's something for everyone.

Beat the crowds and save up to 40% on hotel bed and breakfast packages, by travelling over the off-peak months.

If you are looking for something wonderful to do, pack a picnic and take the family to catch the ferry for a day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island wildlife sanctuary.

You can walk onboard a SeaLink ferry as a foot passenger or take your car too. Taking your car means no parking fuss, no hauling bags or arranging island transport. It's all very easy.

This half day rail journey departs from Dunedin railway station at 12.30pm on scheduled days. The train passes Port Chalmers enroute to Palmerston via the coast. There are many tunnels on this 1 ½ hour trip.

It only takes 45 minutes on the ferry to get to Waiheke Island...

Feeling a bit dragged down by the onset of winter and the general busyness of life? How about a relaxing weekend escape to Rotorua?

My adventure began when Ray, from Top Trail Hire & Tours Ltd, collected me from my Paihia accommodation at 10am. This cycle trail is part of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland.