My Queens Birthday Weekend plans were set when friends Caitlin and Laura bought a Christchurch-located car and mapped out a three day Christchurch to ... 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
Romantic things to do on a New Zealand Honeymoon
Having New Zealand honeymoon is unsurprisingly popular. As well as unique scenery and untouched landscapes there are plenty of exciting and romantic things ... 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
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
The weather in Wellington in Spring is best described as inconsistent - from one day to the next you just don't know whether it will be hailing, bucketing ... Read More
Waiheke Island
Easily accessible via a short 40 minute taxi ride from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island has a micro-climate and relaxed feel. Getting around is easy with ... Read More
A South Island Road Trip Itinerary
Taking a South Island Road Trip is surely on everyone's New Zealand bucket list. All you really need is a long weekend to explore the very bottom of New ... Read More
Taking the Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry to Marlborough
The Marlborough region is just over Cook Strait from Wellington. It's known for the scenic Marlborough Sounds and Sauvignon Blanc wine. Taking the ... Read More
