Things to Do in New Zealand

Diving at the Poor Knights Islands

The Poor Knights Islands are a Marine Reserve and Nature Reserve about 20km off the Tutukaka Coast in Northland, and they are internationally renowned as one of the premium dive destinations...

Where to See Lupins on the South Island

If you've seen pictures of New Zealand, you've probably seen fields of lupins in bloom. These pink, purple, and yellow flowers pop up by the thousands in the summer, dotting the countryside with...

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...