Small-town New Zealand: the last place you’d expect to find Vikings. Enter Dannevirke, a rural community somewhere between Napier and…
Taranaki’s a great place for a holiday. It may not be as consistently breathtaking as some places in the South…
The Republic of Whangamomona is a tiny settlement, hidden away along New Zealand’s Forgotten World Highway. It’s an hour-and-a-half’s drive…
Need ideas for a day out in Auckland? The following places are fabulous for adults and kids alike. You’ll have…
New Zealand is the epicentre of adventure. It’s the birthplace of so many thrill-seeking activities and, considering the scope of…
Sunny, peaceful Tauranga is a seaside city in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes…
When you think of amazing food from around the world, your mind doesn’t automatically go to New Zealand. But maybe…
Auckland is a rapidly growing city. It’s gone quite upmarket in the last few years and there are always exciting…
THINGS BOTH NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA HAVE LAID CLAIM TO AT SOME POINT… New Zealand and Australia have somewhat of…
Campervan holidays are really popular in New Zealand. It’s just the most convenient way to see the country. A common…
Wellington is notorious for its wind. It was in Wellington that I experienced my worst ever case of skirt-blown-up-in-public. It went right up above…
Kerikeri is in the Far North District of New Zealand. It gets really hot up there. Everywhere you look it’s orchards…
If you ever find yourself in Dunedin, New Zealand, the absolute best thing you can do is spend a day…
Rotorua is one of the top tourist destinations in New Zealand. A geothermal wonderland laced with sulphurous aromas, it’s one…
It’s time for another fun quiz! Do you know when New Zealand became a dominion? New Zealand hardly has any…
New Zealand is all about the great outdoors. Amazingly beautiful landscapes and adventurous activities abound. One thing it’s short on…
Kiwis are a creative lot. In the year 1900, New Zealand registered more patents per capita than anywhere else in…
New Zealand, (which is not in Australia,) is a funny place, full of people who just don’t give a toss….
New Zealand has a whole host of weird and wonderful creatures that exist nowhere else in the world. Many are…
We have found endless guides on the Internet, in bookstores and at DOC offices throughout New Zealand during our six…
