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With many Kiwis planning to pick up a pack and head out on the trails this summer , you’ll find more peace and quiet on some trails than others. Earlier this...

Nestled on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Coromandel Peninsula stands as a picturesque haven, captivating both locals and tourists alike.

Autumn air means fewer crowds and comfortable conditions – just bring the wet weather gear

BROOK SABIN Its a place so special, you can still see entire moa skeletons lying in a 35 million-year-old cave system. New Zealand-wide, there are towns that proudly proclaim their (sometimes sole) claim to fame: “The carrot capital” of New Zealand, the “gumboot capital of the world”... And then there are those that seem to be so lacking in self-confidence all they can do is direct others elsewhere. Desperate for a unique selling point, many towns have taken to selling themselves as �...

GO NZ: Nine of the North Islands best waterfalls - where and how to find them 11 May, 2021 05:35 PM 6 minutes to read The 60m Rere rock formation is about a 40-minute drive from Gisborne. NZ Herald Helen van Berkel goes in search of some of our most beautiful waterfalls Bridal Veil Falls, Raglan A 10-minute drive inland from Raglan, a narrow little stream rolls quietly along through the undergrowth. It makes almost no noise as it travels, brown from stirred up sediment. Theres almost no sign of...

GO NZ: Autumn walking and hiking in New Zealand 19 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM 6 minutes to read Tackle The Pinnacles in the Coromandel over two days and youll be there to enjoy the panoramic sunset and sunrise views. Photo / Destination Coromandel Tackle The Pinnacles in the Coromandel over two days and youll be there to enjoy the panoramic sunset and sunrise views. Photo / Destination Coromandel NZ Herald Kate Ford From Cape Brett to Fiordland, you dont need blue skies and sunshine to do these walks. ...

Chris Chase Photography Robert Bruce, front right, founded social enterprise Got To Get Out as a way of helping Kiwis experience the many benefits of getting outdoors. Turning 2020 around on the Te Araroa Trail Bruce usually organises a multi-day hiking adventure to Nepal at the end of each year, but with overseas travel off the cards in 2020, he arranged one closer to home. Starting on January 1, 2021, a group of intrepid adventurers walked the first 10 days (280km) of the Te Araroa Trail, a...