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This summer is like no other here in New Zealand. With no international tourists, it’s time for us all to take our turn at being tourists. Whether that’s visiting local destinations within a short drive of your home or taking a flight to a new destination right here in New Zealand, let’s get out there …

10 free activities in Queenstown Read More »

Updated:  5th January 2021 Ssshhhh! Keep this one under your hats. If you want to save money on a holiday to New Zealand, a great way to do it is to keep an eye on our car relocation deals. You can pick up a car rental from as little as $1 a day and the …

Car Rental Relocation Deals – save money! Read More »

There’s no driving experience more refreshing or exciting than doing a scenic drive in New Zealand. For drivers, the natural scenery on offer is often just as magical as the destinations being driven to. Queenstown is a fantastic destination in its own right but it’s also a great place to base yourself to enjoy some …

8 Scenic Drives From Queenstown – Stunning And Serene Read More »

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations and is also known as the adventure capital of the world. Whilst for many, this is one of the biggest reasons to visit Queenstown, for others, the idea of strapping a giant rubber band to your leg and throwing yourself off a bridge is not …

11 of the best indoor activities in Queenstown Read More »

November’s a great month for getting out and about in New Zealand. It’s the month where Spring fizzles away into Summer and the spirit of the people starts to get festive with Christmas just around the corner! It’s also the last chance to dedicate some time to getting out and about before the mayhem of …

6 of the Best Events in New Zealand in November Read More »

We’re lucky enough to be a great destination for so many things. Culture and scenery are a given but what’s sometimes missed is the delicious New Zealand food you can enjoy. With some amazing fresh seasonal produce and seafood and some seriously talented chefs, there are some great opportunities to dine well. Very well! Before …

19 New Zealand Foods and where you can try them! Read More »

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a real spanner in the works for most of 2020, however, let’s not forget that the year got off to a really great start with a stunning summer here in New Zealand. Long sunny days saw many of us enjoying some well-deserved R&R on beaches up and down the country. …

New Zealand Summer – what have we got to look forward to? Read More »

We all know New Zealand is world-famous for our amazing tourist attractions. From the stunning Milford Sound to the bubbling pools of Rotorua and towering peaks of the Southern Alps – we live in paradise. There are, however, some tourist attractions that aren’t so much beautiful but more… weird. This doesn’t make them any less …

10 of New Zealand’s Weirdest Tourist Attractions Read More »