BROOK SABIN/STUFF The Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail beats a jam-packed state highway any day of the week. Instead of Marlborough, try Waipara ValleyI can't knock Marlborough. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF The Waipara Valley: Picture perfect even when you're freezing your rear end off. Instead of the Tongariro Alpine crossing, try the Pouakai CircuitTrade the Tongariro congo line for a proper (wo)man versus wild adventure. Instead of Queenstown ski fields, try Mt CheesemanDon't like the idea of dodgems on skis?

Source: Stuff July 19, 2019 21:56 UTC