In spring, New Zealand's vast mountains are usually more accessible for hikers, with receding snow, longer daylight hours, and warmer conditions.

What better way to slow down and get back to the nature that New Zealand's renowned for, than relaxing in an outdoor bath under the stars?

It may seem an unlikely combination for a top skier to be head winemaker at a picturesque New Zealand vineyard, but for Rippon’s Nick Mills it is a perfect blend.

New Zealanders are famed around the world for their ingenuity – there’s an old adage that Kiwis can do anything with a piece of fencing wire.

Sailing veteran Tony Rae could claim to know the Hauraki Gulf like the back of his hand. But, even though the 47-year-old has been sailing the waters of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf since he was a boy, he says there are still sheltered bays and hidden coves that surprise him.

There are few sailing events around the world that a Kiwi hasn’t conquered and there’s no doubt that they’re regarded among the best in the world.

With nearly 16,000 km (10,000 miles) of coastline, it’s almost impossible to escape the sea in New Zealand.

Hall, an Olympian from the Athens games, is an integral member of the Emirates Team New Zealand afterguard.

The beauty of the New Zealand landscape means that wherever you are in the country, you are within hours of getting anywhere else.

A selection of eco-friendly food outlets throughout New Zealand, including eco-friendly cafes and restaurants, accommodation, festivals and suppliers.