It’s the holiday season in New Zealand and local travel is in full swing. We’re lucky that we can travel around our beautiful country, maskless and with a far greater sense of freedom than almost anywhere else in the world. There’s danger lurking though. New Zealand roads are tough to traverse, and our road toll … Read more
If you want to see some of the best views in New Zealand, and you’re up for an adventure, a Great Walk is worth looking into. There are 10 Great Walks in New Zealand (well, nine + a river journey) and three of the most popular are located in Fiordland National Park. I’ve done all … Read more
Have you recently had a trip, or plans for a trip, scuppered by a certain virus? You’re not alone. We had to pull the pin on our four-month Europe and Middle East trip to stay put in New Zealand for the foreseeable future. You’re probably thinking these trip cancellations are a bad thing, but then … Read more
If someone were to ask me what my favourite season to spend in New Zealand (which no one ever has), I’d say spring. Why is New Zealand great in spring? The summer crowds are absent, the mountains are still covered in snow and the weather can be summer-like (although a little more temperamental than other … Read more
I’ve recently returned from a week exploring Stewart Island, New Zealand’s third (and most southerly) main island. I’ll be writing heaps about it on my other blog, seethesouthisland.com, but here I just wanted to give you a quick look at what Stewart Island is like, by showing what you can see while walking around the … Read more
North Islanders, I have some news for you! Did you know that, just a short ferry ride away, sits quite possibly the most beautiful island on Earth? You’ve probably heard of the South Island already, and you may have even been there, but with international travel off the cards for much of 2021, it’s time … Read more
Owing to a severe lack of overseas options, Kiwis hit the roads of New Zealand in record numbers over the 2020 / 2021 summer holiday period (I assume, I haven’t seen the stats). I was one of them, and I thought I’d hand out a few awards in the hope you’ll get some inspiration for … Read more
One of New Zealand’s most iconic short hikes takes you from the bustling beach town of Mount Maunganui up to the top of a small mountain overlooking the town. It’s known as both Mount Maunganui and Mauo (or “The Mount” to locals) and it’s an active-wear touting Instagrammers’ delight. It’s also good for the rest … Read more