Christmas falls right in the middle of summer / peak tourist season in New Zealand. Sunny days and long hot nights might not feel too “Christmassy” for visitors from the Northern Hemisphere, but I’m here to help you get into the holiday spirit while travelling around New Zealand! It’s Usually Cold Ignore the intro to … Read more
With the New Zealand border finally open, and an influx of tourists likely from around October 2022, it’s time to start planning your trip. If you’re in the “inspiration” phase of planning then this is the post for you — keep exploring afterwards and I’ll help you with the details as well! Head for the … Read more
New Zealand weather is a fickle beast. The whole “four seasons in one day” line gets trotted out a lot and it is accurate. I was inspired to write this post about when is the best time to visit New Zealand after the recent trip Prince Harry and Megan Markle made to these shores. It … Read more
New Zealand is a great country to visit at any time of year, but the summer months are by far the most popular. The days are long and the weather is (usually) good, but it’s also when locals flock to popular holiday spots, clogging up roads and the tourist towns they lead to. Keep reading … Read more
With a four-season climate (and the cliché that we often get them all in one day), the weather can play a big part in a trip to New Zealand. Travelling New Zealand in autumn means shorter and colder days (compared to summer), smaller crowds than in high season and the chance to see colourful autumn … Read more
With the New Zealand border opening back up– winter 2022 promises to be a little more exciting than the previous couple of years! Do you really want to travel around New Zealand in winter though? How cold is it? Where are the best places to visit? Should you just wait until spring? Stay tuned for … Read more
After a long two years, travellers around New Zealand (and thousands of Kiwis abroad) are rejoicing – the border is opening (sort of). From the end February New Zealand residents will be able to fly to New Zealand without the need for MIQ, and the rest of the world will soon follow. But Hasn’t This … Read more
It has been over two years since I left the confines of New Zealand, and like many others it has been a massive change in lifestyle. From being able to travel whenever I wanted to being isolated at the bottom of the world — for two years! Flying during a pandemic I’ve heard flying is … Read more