Why Rotorua is a North Island must-do
Rotorua, a geothermal wonderland and the North Island’s adventure capital, is a place you need to visit on your New Zealand travels. Situated between Tauranga and Taupo, Rotorua is a…
Karamea: hiking to Manunui Hut
As soon as I heard the name Karamea, I knew it was a place I wanted to visit. Its calming colours were calling me to its chest, so without much…
Explore these unforgettable spots in Nelson Tasman
One of the most extraordinary things about New Zealand’s two islands is the unique blend of varying landscapes. From glaciers to sand dunes, rainforests to vast fjords, we have it…
Get back to nature in Punakaiki
With caves, caverns, blowholes, pancake rocks, lagoons, beaches, horse trekking, rivers that can be paddleboarded or kayaked, plus endless hikes and walkways, Punakaiki spoils you for choice when it comes…
Where to stay, hike and hang in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
It’s no secret that my family and I love Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with our frequent visits. Nestled in the Southern Alps in Canterbury, this South Island dreamscape is a…
A Therapeutic Adventure: Cedar Flat Hot Pools
Soak up the solitude in sulfuric pools located in Kokatahi River in the West Coast region. The winter days were drawing in and with solstice approaching, we decided it was…
A Camper’s Guide to Taupo
Taupo and its namesake lake are brimming with striking natural scenery, epic campsites and adrenalin-fuelled adventures for your next North Island getaway. The Big Bang Lake Taupo was formed around…
Karikari – The Paradise Peninsula
When you’re craving a dose of vitamin sea, look no further than the Karikari Peninsula, home to some of New Zealand’s most beautiful white-sand beaches. Doubtless Bay Sailing past the…
Wonders await at Woodpecker Bay
The Great Coast Road that spreads along the South Island’s western coast was nominated by Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 coastal drives in the world, and it…
The Coromandel – is west the best?
This adventure to the Coromandel’s west coast takes in rustic towns, historic sites, bay-side camping and a heap of quirks and treasures along the ‘309’ Road. When you ask people…
