New Zealand Travel Blog
Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound – which one should you choose?
Are you longing for some better travel stories? What if you could tell your friends that you’d just got back from visiting the most beautiful place on earth? ‘That’s a bold claim!’ they might say – but it’s a claim…
Why you must immerse yourself in Māori culture when visiting Rotorua
Want to know how we get down to cooking in New Zealand? We do it underground! It’s called hāngi, a traditional Māori cooking method which you won’t find anywhere else, and it’s just one of the many reasons you need…
New Zealand is the Ultimate Destination for Adventure!
Where’s the fun in going on holiday if it doesn’t feel like an adventure? Relaxing by the pool in the hotel and seeing the sights is great, but it’s the adventures that create the memories that last a lifetime, memories…
Your guide to Whale Watching in New Zealand.
Blue whales and orcas and humpbacks, oh my! From gentle giants to apex predators, whales are a diverse family of marine giants which can be found all over the coastline of New Zealand. Whether you’re heading North or South on…
Discover the magic of Milford Sound!
When it comes to the must-see places in New Zealand, chances are you’ve probably heard about Milford Sound. It’s kind of a big deal! You may have heard stories about the stunning waterfalls that cascade down its dramatic cliffs, or…
Welcome to a Geothermal Wonderland!
In a country blessed with beauty, you don’t have to travel too far in any direction to find one of New Zealand’s many natural wonders. But if you ask most Kiwis where the heart of geothermal activity lies, they’ll probably…
Why EVERY wine lover should visit New Zealand at least once in their lifetime
Wine lovers unite! It’s time to explore the wide and wonderful world of New Zealand wine. Whether you’re a red or a white drinker, you just love them all or don’t know the first thing about wine, New Zealand’s vibrant…
6 of New Zealand’s best Luxury Lodges
Are you ready to enter a world of luxury in the Land of the Long White Cloud? We’ve found half a dozen of the plushest luxury lodges in some of New Zealand’s hottest destinations. It’s time to get comfortable! Eagles…
The 3 best ways to experience Franz Josef Glacier!
Amazing sights, scenic flights and hikes on ice are just a few reasons to visit the Franz Josef glacier on New Zealand’s wild West Coast. The glacier is a 12-kilometre-long body of glistening ice descending through the Southern Alps. A…
One tour to rule them all, one path to find them, one place to see them all and in the fandom bind them.
Calling all Tolkien tourers, Hobbit buffs & Lord of the Rings lovers: this blog’s for you! Book yourself a tour to Hobbiton for the real deal, the place where many of the scenes from Peter Jackson’s legendary movies were filmed….
4 of New Zealand’s best Quad Bike Tours for the adventurous traveller
Are you ready to take a ride off the beaten track? Quad bike tours are the perfect way to get the outback thrills of a horseback ride, with the convenience of things like… having a comfortable seat, a throttle you…
Unique New Zealand Stays
Hotels are great and all, but isn’t it refreshing to stay somewhere that’s a little bit different sometimes? With options like these, you can pick a place to stay that’s as unique as Aotearoa itself. It’s time to check out…
Take a ride on one of New Zealand’s great train journeys!
Sometimes, driving can become tiring when you’re on holiday. Long days on the road pass by without it feeling like you’ve taken in the sights along the way. Train journeys offer a welcome change of pace, avoiding the grind of…