The Best Little Drive in Northland
Branching off of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway (an 800km circular touring route taking in both coasts of the Far North) is the rather innocuously named ‘Tourist Drive’. This approximately…
Wandering Ulva Island’s Nature Trails
Situated in Stewart Island’s Paterson Inlet, Ulva Island is approximately 260ha of verdant bush-clad land. A pest-free island and open sanctuary – one of only a few in New Zealand…
An Adventurer’s Guide to Hakatere Conservation Park
After visiting Hakatere Conservation Park three times over the last month, we felt like it was time to share why we just can’t get enough of this incredible spot! Where…
Exploring Ruby Bay
Where to camp, play, relax and explore in this Nelson Tasman gem. Ruby Bay is a quaint coastal village that extends on from Mapua, a tiny town that is a…
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…
