Explore NZ Travel Blog

If you happen to be in and around the Southland region near the end of February on your next road trip in New Zealand then you are in for a treat that should not be missed. The Burt Munro Challenge is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of Invercargill motorbike legend, Burt Munro. It’s […]

The Kathmandu Coast to Coast Challenge attracts some of the craziest athletes from around the world who make the long journey to New Zealand to participate and test themselves in the ultimate endurance contest. Just reading about the race makes you shudder a little. This is no contest for amateurs or pretenders. This is the […]

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is one of the most anticipated and longest-running cycling events in New Zealand which picks up more enthusiastic participants and supporters every year. From humble beginnings back in 1977 when just 26 people took part in the race, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has grown to become New Zealand’s biggest […]

We’re super-proud to have been announced as a finalist in the New Zealand Tourism Awards for 2018. This year saw a record number of New Zealand tourism operators enter the prestigious awards with 32 companies and stakeholders shortlisted across the ten categories. Leading the way in visitor experience We have been shortlisted in the ServiceIQ […]

Next week kicks off the start of one of New Zealand’s largest FREE festivals and one that has become a popular addition to many people’s calendars over the last 18 years. Balloons over Waikato is a truly spectacular event that will this year be celebrating its 18th year. The event runs for 5 days from […]

  As many of our regular followers will know, New Zealand lays claim to Adventure Capital of the World and nowhere epitomises this more than Queenstown. So, when GODZone, arguably the world’s toughest multi-day, non-stop, expedition-style adventure race was looking for a venue for Chapter 6 of their epic event, Queenstown seemed like the most […]

There’s something pretty magical about an airshow. It could be that it takes us back to our younger days when we were taken around the various airshows of New Zealand or it could jog memories of running around the back garden with outstretched arms pretending to be a fighter jet. Either way, Warbirds Over Wanaka […]

That’s right people – another New Zealand food and drink festival – looking at our latest blog posts you would think all we do down here is eat great food and drink delicious wine. Sounds about right! The next food and drink festival on the horizon is the Taste of Auckland event taking place on […]