Waitomo Caves
Rafters make their way through the recesses of Waitomo Caves; Photo Credit: Madeline_H on Flickr. The subterranean Waitomo Caves are justifiably one of the most popular visitor attractions on the North...
View ArticleBest Day Trips From Wellington
Castlepoint on the Wairarapa Coast is a popular day trip from Wellington; Photo Credit: PhillipC on Flickr As the capital of New Zealand, Wellington is a fast-paced city which buzzes with a political...
View ArticleNew Zealand History in the Bay of Islands
A Maori carving at Waitangi Meeting House; Photo Credit: Heike Quosdorf on Flickr For as long as humans have inhabited New Zealand, the Bay of Islands has held an allure which has tantalized all who...
View ArticleOutdoor Activities in Taupo
Whitewater rafting only minutes from Taupo In many ways, you could almost say that the city of Taupo is the North Island equivalent of Queenstown. Both of these cites are set on a lake, both are at the...
View ArticleWairarapa Day Trip From Wellington
The Wairarapa countryside feels like a world away from Wellington Wellington is one of the world’s best capitals, thanks in large part to its legendary art scene, trendy cafes, and serpentine,...
View ArticleHoneymooning in New Zealand
Like most married couples, my wife and I have broadly similar tastes. We don’t see eye to eye on everything of course, but no couple does. We got married in November 2014 and had an absolute blast...
View ArticleSwimming with Dolphins in The Bay of Islands
Have the chance to swim with dolphins when visiting the Bay of Islands There’s the initial excitement when you see the splash towards the distant, cobalt horizon, and then the added excitement when a...
View ArticleExploring the Eco-Thermal Landscapes of Rotorua
I didn’t need to see any jets of steam catapulting into the air or hear the bubbles of mud popping nearby to know that I had arrived at The Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Waters) Thermal Wonderland. What gave it...
View ArticleFood and Wine-Tasting Tour of Waiheke Island
What do you do on a rainy day in Auckland? Drink wine, eat cheese, and enjoy the finer things in life. A Food and Wine-Tasting Tour of Waiheke Island proved to be the perfect escape from the cold on a...
View ArticleSouth Island Day Trip From Wellington
The town of Picton is just across the strait from the capital city of Wellington Even though it’s part of the North Island of New Zealand, the city of Wellington can almost be seen as a northern...
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