The Bay of Islands – Travel Guide
If you think of white sandy beaches in New Zealand, you will probably be imagining The Bay of Islands NZ. Most visitors to New Zealand make the mistake of heading… Read More »The Bay of Islands – Travel Guide
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Auckland Weekend Getaways
Everyone needs to escape Auckland every once in a while! There are so many places you can visit that are nearby, this is our weekend getaway must do’s.
Skiing in New Zealand; Mt Hutt, Treble Cone & Porter Heights
With the winter season just around the corner for New Zealand we’re starting to see the temperature drop and snow will soon cap the many mountain ranges throughout New Zealand.… Read More »Skiing in New Zealand; Mt Hutt, Treble Cone & Porter Heights
Things to do in Rotorua: 7 Rotorua activities not to be missed
Rotorua in our opinion is giving Queenstown a run for its money! The things to do in Rotorua list has become extensive! Rotorua has become the North Island’s top destination… Read More »Things to do in Rotorua: 7 Rotorua activities not to be missed
Our day trip to Abel Tasman National Park
When we first visitied NZ in 2009 we embarked on our South Island road trip and we (stupidly) skipped the Abel Tasman National Park. I would like to say time… Read More »Our day trip to Abel Tasman National Park
*Guest Blog* My experience of Whangaroa Harbour, North Island
Something a little bit different… a guest blog post from my sister who recently visited us! We took her to Whangaroa – her favourite destination of NZ and a the highlight of… Read More »*Guest Blog* My experience of Whangaroa Harbour, North Island
Things you can do in Lake Taupo
A Few Facts Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand and roughly the same size as Singapore. The lake itself is technically a dormant volcano that feeds into… Read More »Things you can do in Lake Taupo
Cycling in Waiheke
Waiheke has recently been voted by the Lonely Planet as the 5th best region to visit in the world! One step off the ferry and onto this beautiful island and… Read More »Cycling in Waiheke
Going NZ’s Interactive Travel Map
Unfortunately, the system we were using to create our travel map (Google Fusion) ceased to exist in December 2019. Therefore the best place link to view all our articles on… Read More »Going NZ’s Interactive Travel Map
Our Incredible Day Tour to White Island
White island is New Zealand’s only marine volcano and the most active volcano of all 18 in New Zealand, most recently erupting in October 2014. White Island was named by… Read More »Our Incredible Day Tour to White Island
Visiting Waiheke Island – The Low Down
Waiheke Island is definitely a feast for the senses upon taking a 35 minute ferry from down town Auckland you arrive on to an idyllic island that is so far… Read More »Visiting Waiheke Island – The Low Down