New Zealand has a reputation for good wine and probably my favourite thing to do in the summer is drink the stuff at it's source, in the sun, with good ... Read More
Top of the South Island Road Trip
My Queens Birthday Weekend plans were set when friends Caitlin and Laura bought a Christchurch-located car and mapped out a three day road trip to bring it ... Read More
Exploring Hobbiton
The famous Hobbiton from The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films can be found on private property in Matamata New Zealand. You can't just wander in and take ... Read More
New Zealand as a honeymoon hotspot
It’s not surprising New Zealand is a popular honeymoon hotspot with it's unique scenery, untouched landscapes and plenty of exciting things to do whether ... Read More
The best cities in Australia and New Zealand
If you're heading down under you'll want to make the most of your time here and see all the best cities in Australia and New Zealand. Here are my ... Read More
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Waitangi Day is New Zealand's national holiday, falling on February 6th and commemorating the date in 1840 when the Treaty of Waitangi (effectively our ... Read More
Exploring Russell, Bay of Islands
At Wellington Anniversary Weekend Mike and I stayed in a typical Kiwi bach belonging to members of his family at Long Beach, over the hill from Russell. ... Read More
InterCity bus trip from Wellington
Sometimes taking the bus is miles cheaper than flying and with Air New Zealand charging $375 for a flight from Wellington to Gisborne on Boxing Day, I ... Read More
A Kapiti Island Visit
My friend Hellen always has her eye on daily deal sites like GrabOne on the look out for fun activities and new places to eat. Not so long ago she saw a ... Read More
Why you should visit Wellington in Spring
Wellington's Spring weather is best described as inconsistent - you don't know what you're going to wake up to when it's hailing, bucketing down, or there ... Read More
