Ohtel Wellington is a small boutique 5 star hotel set at the end of Oriental Bay with a quiet homely feel. Checking in to Ohtel Wellington I’d ... Read More
Martinborough gin – another reason to visit the Wairarapa
Visiting Martinborough in the Wairarapa is an easy day trip from Wellington. While the region is best known for it's wines, craft gin distilleries are also ... Read More
The best Wellington Airport Accommodation
When it comes to Wellington Airport Accommodation, there are several hotels near Wellington Airport to choose from which fit a range of budgets. ... Read More
Hawkes Bay’s Te Mata Peak Walk
One early January morning while staying between Hastings and Napier, I set off early on the Rongokako (Blue) Te Mata Peak walk in Havelock North, wanting ... Read More
Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch
If staying in a jail cell seems novel, you should check out Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch. The building this Christchurch backpackers is housed ... Read More
Taking the Coastal Pacific Train
The Coastal Pacific train (at one point named the TranzCoastal) is a long distance South Island passenger service between Christchurch and Picton ... Read More
A guide to Auckland’s Hobsonville Point
Auckland's Hobsonville Point is a well planned out, sparkling new suburb full of modern family houses and apartments, yet has retained the character of ... Read More
The best Wellington bars to visit
A popular conversation topic among us during the 2020 lockdown in New Zealand was the places we missed eating and drinking at and where we would go first ... Read More
Carnival Splendor in photos
Carnival Splendor operates year round out of Sydney visiting Australia and the South Pacific. My cruise was due to visit the New Caledonian ports of ... Read More
Wellington brunch guide
Weekend brunch outings to catch up with friends or family members is one of my favourite favourite pastimes and as a result I seem to have amassed an ... Read More