Otago

Last summer, two new train rides from Dunedin were booked out – one heading inland, the other bound for the coast. Lisa Jansen reports on both.

Renowned for outstanding biodiversity, Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula offer habitats for rare and endangered species. Jacqui Gibson took a tour to get a closer look at Dunedin's wildlife

Heading down south, travel writer Lisa Jansen finds that coastal Oamaru offers a unique charm

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In this extract, The Insider’s Guide editor Cheree Morrison shares some of the top spots worth a visit in Queenstown

This month MCD writer Jackie Norman explores the Alexandra region in the South Island of New Zealand

From lush forests to sandy beaches, the Catlins is a hidden gem of natural beauty. We take a look at some of the great walks and must-see spots in this special region.

Jackie explores some of her favourite walks in the Alexandra region

Jackie and Gareth tick off one of their must see destinations – a southern paradise that doesn’t disappoint, the Sinclair Wetlands

Waipori Falls, also known as the Crystal Falls, is a mystical place is hidden away off the beaten track

She’s a hilly (and unsignposted) road to get there, but solitude and unspoiled beauty await the intrepid at Waipori Falls