The Coromandel is another gem of New Zealand. It is around a 2.5 hour car journey from Auckland (your best to hire a car from Auckland) and was actually our first “road trip” that we took in 2009 on our first visit to NZ. I remember being amazed at the truly remarkable scenery that we … Continue reading “Escape to The Coromandel Peninsula”
Travelling in New Zealand
New Zealand’s scenery is just simply breathtaking! We once met a Belgium guy whilst on our 6-month road trip of New Zealand who described New Zealand perfectly, he said: “It’s the only country in the world that you can be snowboarding down a mountain whilst watching people on the beach surfing”.
Whether he is correct or not doesn’t really matter, if you are living in NZ you are never more than 128 km’s from the sea, That’s a FACT! And just in case you need a little bit of inspiration or a hit list of where to visit once you are in NZ check out our travel itineraries and other guides on where we think you should visit below.
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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 away from the hectic culture of Auckland. If you can only visit one place in Auckland this should be it, you can get a real … Continue reading “Visiting Waiheke Island – The Low Down”
My Winery Tour of Waiheke with Explore Waiheke
Waiheke Island has many wineries in fact I was told on my visit to Waiheke a few weeks ago the island has over 30 wineries, it really does hold its name of “The island of Wine” very well! I had the most beautiful day (even if it was a little chilly!) on Waiheke a few … Continue reading “My Winery Tour of Waiheke with Explore Waiheke”
Our Favourite Spots of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
Two and half hours south-east of Auckland there is a great weekend get away from Auckland which is different to the rugged Northland and the scenic Coromandel Peninsula. It is especially great if you love being in a city whilst soaking up some rays at the beach! Tauranga is a large city in NZ terms with … Continue reading “Our Favourite Spots of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui”
Discover The Beautiful Northland
The popular tourist route for many travellers is to arrive into Auckland and head down to the South Island stopping at Christchurch and Queenstown. However we would like to encourage travellers to make time to explore the true beauty of the North Island, the area known as the Northland as it is north of Auckland! … Continue reading “Discover The Beautiful Northland”
The Tongariro National Park
The Tongariro National Park is near Lake Taupo on the North Island it is by far the most scenic region to visit on the North Island. The “must do” hike of the National Park is the walk that is most commonly described as one of the “Best Day Walks in New Zealand” – The Tongariro Alpine … Continue reading “The Tongariro National Park”
Try a Campervan Relocation in NZ
The wonderful world of campervan relocations means that you can go on an exciting road trip, and benefit from reduced rates by relocating the van on behalf of the rental company. This is a big thing in New Zealand and Australia, and has great appeal for those travelling on a budget. Costs Renting a campervan … Continue reading “Try a Campervan Relocation in NZ”
Try Freedom Camping in New Zealand
When travelling around New Zealand accommodation and camp sites can be a very costly part of anyone’s trip. You’ll struggle to find anywhere cheaper than $20 per night, which quickly eats away at your budget. Many countries have very few opportunities to park up in places aside from campsites, making spontaneity difficult and, not to … Continue reading “Try Freedom Camping in New Zealand”