The hottest New Zealand lodges and boutique hotels in 2018

Many visitors described New Zealand as a country with “a smile on its face”, and James Cameron says he loves not just the beauty of our landscape, but also the can-do attitude of the people who...

5 reasons New Zealand is the Next Food Capital of the World

…the world is finally taking notice… The Robb Report, called us the next Food Capital in the world. Bloomberg states that Auckland is Becoming a Global Dining Powerhouse. And eight of New...

Farm to table food in New Zealand

The rise of farm to table tourism in New Zealand Up until the 1980’s the traditional food you would eat was the typical meat, three vegetables and potatoes. Simple food but not very...

The pros and cons of flying fixed wing vs. helicopter

New Zealand is renowned for having one of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes of anywhere in the world. It is without question, that one of the best ways to travel and take in this grandeur, is...

Getting off the Beaten Track in New Zealand

There are lots of tourists in NZ. Join a tour if you are here for a short trip and get the feel of the country. Plan to come back again - and spend your time with a hire car based in one or two...

Cultural differences in New Zealand

Here is some background information about our culture and to give you a little more input into our society before you arrive: “With a patchwork history of Māori, European, Pacific Island and...