Recreation & Sport

The legend of Te Houtaewa is relived every year by Northern Mâori Tribes.

New Zealand's native Kauri tree was sought by shipbuilders and riggers alike for its exceptional timber, tall, strong and straight trees perfect for ships spars.

It is perhaps the greatest compliment a dive site could receive - legendary oceanographer, the late Jacques Cousteau, named the Poor Knights islands as one of the world’s top 10 underwater wonderlands.

New Zealanders first started building boats out of necessity, as they lived in a country totally surrounded by sea.

When American western novelist Zane Grey came to the Bay of Islands in 1920 he dubbed the waters 'the angler's El Dorado'.

At a school in Northland's flourishing town of Kerikeri, students from around the world can learn to read, write and sail.

Treetops, New Zealand's newest luxury lodge is dedicated to preserving its natural environment at the same time as allowing travellers to experience the best of New Zealand's natural surroundings in an atmosphere of five star luxury.

New Zealand trout fishing expert Ron Giles (author of Hooked on Trout: How and Where to Catch Large Trout in New Zealand) offers visitors tips on hooking a trout in New Zealand.

The hills around the South Canterbury district of Waimate are starting to come alive as the area establishes itself as a New Zealand mountain bike stronghold.

Many Pakeha, as well as Maori, swear by the efficacy of the Maori fishing calendar in deciding when to fish.