There's plenty to see in Whanganui, where Pam Wade gets an elevated view. Air New Zealand has decided it's much too busy and important to bother with Whanganui any more. Cycling, tramping, fishing, bush and beaches, parks and gardens: Whanganui has them all. Zena, leave your lift shaft - go towards the light! CHECKLISTGetting thereAir Chathams flies daily between Auckland and Whanganui with one-way tickets starting from $130.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 25, 2016 00:12 UTC