You’ve just landed in Christchurch and dropped your bags at your hostel or hotel. It’s been a long travel, you’re hungry. But you only have a few days in Christchurch, so you don’t want to waste a meal on McDonalds in a city full of awesome restaurants. When it comes to exploring the culinary …
Oamaru is one of the best hidden gems that you will find in New Zealand. Packed full of free and unusual things to do, Oamaru has something for everyone whether you are visiting with the family, as a couple or a solo traveller. As the Steampunk Capital of the World, it is weird and …
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Nestled in the rugged wilderness of Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand, the Alex Knob Track is an excellent day hike that takes you to stunning viewpoints of the famous Franz Josef Glacier. The Alex Knob Track is 8km (one-way) and has a total elevation of 1,200m. The …
Mount Cook (or Aoraki in Māori) is the tallest mountain in New Zealand- how could this beautiful and sacred spot not be on our list of places to visit on our travels?! As part of our 10 Day South Island Road Trip, Mt Cook was scheduled for day two. We had a great time here …
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Lake Tekapo! The first major stop on our 10 Day Road Trip of the South Island of New Zealand. Lake Tekapo is in the McKenzie Basin and lies near the Southern Alps. It is situated about three hours from Christchurch or Queenstown. Photos of the lake itself with its purple lupin plants are the most …
Hanmer Springs was on our list of places to visit before we even got to New Zealand! Surrounded by stunning landscapes and home to the natural hot pools, we think this Alpine Spa village should be on your list of spots to visit when you travel the South Island of New Zealand. Our few days …
The sun was shining on easter Sunday so when better to walk The Queen Charlotte Track. We’ve wanted to do the Furneaux to Ships Cove leg of the Queen Charlotte track ever since we came to the Marlborough Sounds. Our journey is in reverse to the typical route you’d take when walking the track. This …
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