I’m looking forward to mountains and valleys, lakes and rivers, but I’m hoping this slow exploration will help me get to know the people and places better too.

New Zealand is home to some of the best hiking and adventure trails in the world. Not only do you get to see spectacular sights, but there is also a brilliant combination of easy and challenging ...

“I reckon we’re not far from the saddle,” Ruth Croft chirped while dancing up the rocky trail as if she were leading a social run club outing. I glanced at my watch—3,000 feet of climbing in less than ...

New Zealand’s southwest corner is where the roads run out — leaving some 4,500sq miles of forest, fjords and jagged mountain chains that make up the country’s largest area of wilderness. Three of New ...

Combine sightseeing with your love of local flavour. New Zealand has long been celebrated for its pure waters, awe-inspiring landscapes, and exceptional farm-to-table dining that showcases the country ...