Staying in New Zealand

Hiking Mt. Manaia

Our first stop on our trip to New Zealand was the beautiful town of Whangarei. Whangarei is a city in the Northland region of the North Island. We decided to stay in Whangarei because of its...

New Zealand - Introduction and Itinerary

New Zealand… Sheep, amazing landscapes, kiwis, glowworms, penguins… What a country! We spent two months together driving through the New Zealand country and saying “Wow!” ten times a day...

Explore New Zealand by Train: The 5 Most Beautiful Train Journeys

There are many different ways to explore New Zealand’s natural beauty, but you will see most visitors renting either a car or campervan. This is undoubtedly an understandable option if you are...

Christchurch: an hour by hour beginners guide where to eat and drink

We have been living in Christchurch for almost 3 months and time is really flying by fast. We are lucky enough to be located right in the city centre. Often enough, we go for a nice big stroll...

Camping in The Catlins: Papatowai Paradis (New Zealand)

Set among tranquil native bush abundant with birdlife, Papatowai Campsite is a great base to explore the natural wonders of the Catlins. Located south of Owaka, the little township of...

Camp Glenorchy: an ecological piece of art

Most travellers know Queenstown by heart, being the thrill capital of New Zealand. However, not many know that the road doesn’t end in Queenstown. In fact, the very few who wisely decide to...