The first maritime combat recorded in New Zealand was when a Maori war waka attacked the explorer Abel Tasman off the northern tip of the South Island in 1642. Three hundred years later, the New Zealand Navy became a military … Continue reading
The first maritime combat recorded in New Zealand was when a Maori war waka attacked the explorer Abel Tasman off the northern tip of the South Island in 1642. Three hundred years later, the New Zealand Navy became a military … Continue reading
The ultimate experience for the couple who have it all may be a day at a health spa, being pampered, refreshed and revitalised, stimulating all your senses, leaving your worries at home while you soak away the pressures of work … Continue reading
The New Zealand Army, or Ngāti Tumatauenga (the “Tribe of the God of war”) has a world class reputation for courage, bravery and honour. Officially formed in 1862, the New Zealand Army sent its first overseas deployment to the Boer … Continue reading
A treasure trove for kids and adults alike, it is hard not to feel slightly overwhelmed at the sheer extent of the exhibits on display at the National Transport & Toy Museum in Wanaka, in the South Island’s Otago region. … Continue reading
The winner of numerous tourism awards, Owlkatraz is one of New Zealand’s top native bird and wildlife parks and is a must-do for any bird lover who is touring around the North Island. While some might find the attractions a … Continue reading