Action-packed experiences in and on the water

With its vast coastline stretching from sub-tropical to sub-Antarctic, its inland lakes and spectacular rivers, gulfs and fiords, sounds and islands, Aotearoa is defined by its relationship to the water. You don't have to travel far to make the most of these incredible watery playgrounds.

Five live-aboard vessels you can charter this summer

Five of the best walks to go chasing waterfalls

12 of the best scuba and snorkel spots in Aotearoa

Whether you prefer to stay on the surface for a snorkel, or don the tank for a scuba dive, these are some of the best underwater spots across the country.

New Zealand's top swimming holes to cool down in this summer

These ice-cold swimming spots are basically nature's Frujus.

Lava slides and secret lakes: the best places to cool off this summer

From a floating Disneyland to a secret sea cave, we've rounded up the best spots to cool off this summer.

Six ways to get out on the water in Marlborough

Three of the best Southland surf spots

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The tip of an ancient volcano – poking up out of the Pacific Ocean – is likely to become the next big travel destination for Kiwis.

Dreams, disasters and a Lake Taupō love story

On the water, Sue Hoffart finds a nautical saga that has it all.

Ticking off Taranaki's surf 'n' snow double-header

As the sun rose on Wednesday, Edward Guy was catching waves off the Oakura coast. By lunchtime he was skiing the slopes of Taranaki Maunga.

Traditional methods inspire epic Cook Islands vaka voyage

This voyage sees a crew of mostly young Cook Islanders sailing to all of the country's 15 islands and atolls.

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OPINION: I have loved the ocean for as long as I can remember.

Need to de-stress? Unwind in Taupō's aquatic wonderland

Water defines this area, be it roaring through a dam, flooding a deep valley, soaking your limbs with geothermal heat or screaming over a towering waterfall.

Five live-aboard vessels you can charter this summer

Slip out of bed right into the ocean. Live-aboard vessels aren’t just for the uber-rich.

Five of the best walks to go chasing waterfalls

There are majestic waterfalls up and down the country, some well known, some hidden away. Here are just five to chase down.

12 of the best scuba and snorkel spots in Aotearoa

Whether you prefer to stay on the surface for a snorkel, or don the tank for a scuba dive, these are some of the best underwater spots across the country.

New Zealand's top swimming holes to cool down in this summer

These ice-cold swimming spots are basically nature's Frujus.

Lava slides and secret lakes: the best places to cool off this summer

From a floating Disneyland to a secret sea cave, we've rounded up the best spots to cool off this summer.

Six ways to get out on the water in Marlborough

The Marlborough Sounds is a liquid playground teeming with on-water activities and excursions.

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