Explore NZ Travel Blog

New Zealand is often referred to as the adventure Capital of the world, and this is true all year round. With natural beauty on both the North and South Island, you can explore incredible lakes, snow capped mountains and hot springs in summer and winter. The Taupo region has all the winter activities; from Skiing […]

New Zealand is blessed with many things but one of the highlights for visitors and locals alike is the wildlife in New Zealand. From the sky to the ocean, the trees to the pastures, New Zealand wildlife is abundant wherever you go and the balance between the flora and fauna in New Zealand is one […]

Picton is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Whilst thousands of people pass through Picton every year, few stop long enough to discover all the amazing things to do in Picton and that is a crime! Picton is packed full of things to do and some of the best attractions in Picton are not only […]

Wondering about the best route from Christchurch to Picton or vice versa? You’ve come to the right place! Following the powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake to hit the South Island and lower North Island in November 2016, the traditional coastal route SH1 from Christchurch to Picton was completely blocked off. This caused devastation to the towns that […]

New Zealand is a small island nation that is mostly known for its two main islands – the North and the South Islands. What many people don’t realise is that there are literally hundreds more dotted around our coastline just waiting to be explored. It is believed there are around 600 islands dotted around the […]

Planning a trip to Christchurch and looking for some inspiration when it comes to things to do and places to go? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’re going to give you the lowdown on 10 destinations that are all within 3 hours’ drive of Christchurch and you are going to be surprised by […]

New Zealand’s largest city is a great place to visit on holiday and while many of its most noted attractions are ones you’ll experience during the day, there are also plenty of things to do, long after the sun sets on the city itself. To prove the point, we thought we’d share our favourite things […]

Looking for ideas for things to do on Waiheke Island? You’ve come to the right place! 18 km off the coast of Auckland you’ll find the idyllic little sanctuary that is Waiheke Island. It’s a destination that’s quickly become a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Known for its tropical subclimate, world-class vineyards […]