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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 …

Top 10 Destinations within 3 hours’ drive of Christchurch Read More »

New Zealand is an amazing place for visitors with so many tourist-friendly activities. We’ve covered pretty much all of them in our blog, city and activity guides and trip itineraries but one thing we’ve never really looked at before is family-friendly activities in New Zealand…until now! A trip to New Zealand is very popular with …

23 Fun Family Friendly Activities in New Zealand Read More »

Slang is as old as the hills. No matter which country you are visiting, you will always be faced with that awkward situation where you have no idea what someone is talking about. New Zealand is no different. Kiwi slang can be confusing when you first arrive. Knowing your ‘bros’ from your ‘cuzzies’, your hot …

30 Kiwi Slang Terms you need to know before you visit Read More »

New Zealand is without a doubt a land of great adventures and there’s no greater adventure than hiking one of the Great Walks of New Zealand. For those who don’t know, the ‘Great Walks’ are the premier walking tracks in NZ that pass through some of the most diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes in the country. …

The 10 Great Walks of NZ (with photos from Instagram!) Read More »

Visiting the West Coast on New Zealand’s South Island is a smorgasbord for the eyes, seldom matched anywhere in the world. It’s an area of amazing wildlife, untamed wilderness and mesmerising natural features shaped by the environment over millions of years. Among those features, are two incredible glaciers known as the West Coast’s ‘twin glaciers’ …

11 Things to Do in Fox Glacier & Franz Josef Read More »

Thinking about exploring one of New Zealand’s glaciers? You’re in luck. We’ve pulled together this list of 6 of the best NZ glaciers which are super accessible and waiting to be explored. Whilst we have highlighted 6 of the best glaciers in New Zealand, an inventory in the 1980s found that there are actually more …

6 New Zealand Glaciers You Can Visit & Explore Read More »

How lucky are we to live in paradise? Not only is New Zealand an amazing place to visit during the warm summer months, but it also delivers some serious winter vibes as well. Whilst our pristine beaches, stunning lakes and warm waters may be well publicised, those who choose to venture to our shores in the …

7 Winter Destinations That Will Make You Fall in Love with New Zealand Read More »

New Zealand is often referred to as the adventure capital of the world. As the home of bungy jumping and jet boating, it’s easy to see why. New Zealand has been thrilling people for years. Since the first ever commercial jet boat ride in 1958 and the first bungy in 1988, Kiwis have been pushing …

New Zealand Adventure – a week of activities this winter Read More »