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Updated: 11 March 2021 As we start to leave the summer behind us and head into the autumn and winter months, there are still plenty of reasons to take a trip south and head to the magnificent Lake Tekapo. As the temperatures start to drop, so do the leaves on the trees that surround the …

13 things to do in Lake Tekapo – serenity and more! Read More »

The coastal city of New Plymouth in New Zealand’s North Island is a little gem of a destination with so much to offer. To prove it, we thought we’d share our 11 favourite things to do in New Plymouth! Before we dive in, however, a little bit of history and geographical background to New Plymouth. …

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Food glorious food. We don’t know about you, but we love everything about food. Eating it. Talking about it. Talking about eating it. Food takes up at least 87% of our daily conversations in the office and here in New Zealand, we are blessed with an abundance of wonderful and delicious foods. A nation’s food …

New Zealand’s Favourite Foods – 11 delicious foods from New Zealand Read More »

Whether you’re heading to Queenstown on holiday or you’ve lived there all your life, there has never been a better time to get out and explore the abundance of amazing destinations right on the doorstep of Queenstown. Whilst Queenstown rightly gets a lot of attention as one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, it’s …

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As road trips go, a visit to the Bay of Islands is high on the list of places to visit for both international visitors and Kiwis alike. Whilst we are not able to welcome overseas visitors right now, the summer of 2021 is going to be a great time for Kiwis to explore the stunning …

Paihia and Russell – Jewels of the Bay of Islands Read More »

In this post, we’re going to answer some of the most popular questions people are asking on Google – Is Napier worth visiting? What is Napier known for? What is there to do in Napier for free? We’ve also got a quick-fire list of 10 of the biggest reasons Napier should be on your summer …

Is Napier Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons Why Napier Should Be On Your Summer Bucket List Read More »

New Zealand is home to some pretty awesome hidden gems. We’ve covered a lot of them in our Guide series, however, one that has slipped through the net (so far!) has been Murchison. Thanks to our friends over at Ultimate Descents, Murchison is getting some well-deserved exposure and hopefully, anyone planning a trip to the …

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We all know that Wellington is one of the coolest little capital cities in the world and whilst there is lots to do in and around the city, sometimes there’s nothing better than turning up the radio, winding down the windows and heading out for a drive. If you are down in Wellington, you’re in …

8 of Wellington’s Best Scenic Drives to Explore Read More »