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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 »

New Zealand has some stunning natural sights, geothermal and geological wonders, cultural experiences and adventure activities to visit but it also has some pretty amazing museums too. That’s why we’ve gone up and down the country to highlight the best museums in New Zealand that you can visit, no matter where your road trip takes …

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October is usually the month that many look forward to in New Zealand. As we enter the final quarter of the year, Christmas seems like it is just around the corner and the early signs of summer are upon us as we head into warmer days and lighter nights! 2020 is going to be a …

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

When people are planning a trip to New Zealand, one of the most popular questions we get asked is ‘What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?’ People seem to love exploring the mountains when they visit and discovering the highest is at the top of people’s list. The highest mountain in New Zealand is, …

The Highest Mountain in New Zealand and 7 Others You Need to See Read More »

With summer just around the corner, it’s time for us all to get out and explore our beautiful country. With so many amazing things to do here in NZ, it’s a tough call what to do each and every day. Beach, regional park, bungy jump, skydive, geothermal attraction, skiing, golf, surfing…the list goes on! One …

10 of New Zealand’s Best One Day Walks to Try This Summer Read More »

With the coldest month of the year behind us, the month of August is one to get out and about again and attend a few fun and interesting events. There’s no shortage of events and we’ve put together a list of the best 6 events in August in New Zealand for you to enjoy! 1. …

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When people think about New Zealand as a destination, a lot of time is spent talking about the South Island. There’s good reason for this (which we’ve already covered) but you’d be doing yourself a massive disservice by not choosing to explore the North Island. We thought we’d make a strong case for this by …

13 Amazing Things To Do In The North Island Read More »

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 …

13 Things to do in Auckland at Night – Only The Best! Read More »