Hawke’s Bay

Peter Janssen’s magnificent book, A New Zealander’s Guide to Touring Natural New Zealand, is structured geographically around itineraries – 22 in the North Island and 25 in the South – each of which takes in several sites within one area. He describes the sites’ natural beauty and lists a few good short walks or detours that show off the scenery at its best. In this extract, we cover the road trip around the East Cape and Poverty Bay

Jill Malcolm recently spent time in jail, although fortunately it was just a fleeting, and fascinating, visit

Jackie Norman sold her home in 2016, bought a motorhome and embarked on full-time life on the road with her husband, Gareth. In this issue they discover Te Mata Peak in Hawke’s Bay.

From soaking in hot springs to cycling adventures and adrenalin-fuelled rock sliding, there’s something for everyone in Gisborne

Jill Malcolm shares her latest adventures and experiences from the road. This time, she checks out the Urban Winery Bar and Restaurant in Napier.

Heather Whelan goes off the beaten track and discovers tourism gems hidden in the township of Puketapu, near Napier

MCD’s travel writer Jill Malcolm shares her latest adventure - meeting stingrays on the east coast on New Zealand

An instruction to ‘wing a right at the Clock Shop’ sends Jill Malcolm on an adventure that turns back time to her Hawke’s Bay childhoodn

Jill Malcolm discovers a bounty of artisan goodies in Wairoa. Find out how you could win a beautiful Made in Wairoa gift box full of delicious goodies below.

If you love trains you’ll enjoy spending the night at a heritage railway station restored in ‘50s style, says Vivienne Haldane

NZMCD writer Vivienne Haldane goes on a wine-tasting trail to explore Hawke’s Bay’s award-winning winesn

NZMCD tries out the new cycle bridge connecting the Central Hawke’s Bay towns of Waipukurau and Waipawa