All there is to know about exploring New Zealand, from a local.
Whether you’re road tripping, in a camper, or flying from city to city, discover with me the best routes, best stops, must do experiences, amazing accommodation, and the yummiest places to eat.
Doubtful Sound is one of the most remote places in NZ, located in the South Island’s Fiordland National Park It is part of Te Wahipounamu – one of three sites in NZ given UNESCO World Heritage status. This must surely give you an indication of just how special this area is, and why YOU should…
Travelling NZ is like travelling through a dream. And a South Island road trip really is its nirvana. This is an island where you can experience mountain ranges that run with the sky, seas that crash onto the shore in breathtaking fashion, lakes that are so calm everything around is mirrored, rivers that flow in…
Discover the magic of Matakana – for your perfect weekend getaway It’s easy to see why so many Aucklanders now have holiday homes around the Matakana / Omaha areas. At a little over an hours drive from Auckland (traffic dependent of course!), it’s so accessible, and it has much to offer everyone. For some, their…
Discover the best of Mt Maunganui – not to miss activities, and the best cafes, restaurants and bars for delicious food and drinks. Mount Maunganui has always been an extremely popular beach town for kiwis’ summer holidays. But its popularity and exposure worldwide has grown since it was added as a destination and stop for…
Hamilton Gardens is a fabulous day trip from Auckland, that will surprise, inspire and delight you. If you were to mention to an Aucklander that you were heading to Hamilton as a tourist, they’d probably give you a bit of a sideways glance followed by a little giggle under their breath. It’s not that Hamilton…
So at the beginning of April we rode the Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Middlemarch – 150kms through awe inspiring country. Before I share my story, here’s a little history on the trail. History of the Central Otago Rail Trail Goldrush Way back in 1861, gold was discovered in Central Otago. The area…
Sculptureum – an Auckland day trip that will impress you on an ‘international scale’. That’s a statement you could easily make about scenery in NZ, but perhaps not so before about a sculpture park. Set in the beautiful countryside of Matakana, the sculpture park Sculptureum is about an hours drive north from Auckland city. Matakana…
The Hauraki Rail Trail is a perfect day trip from Auckland, and a great family day out. If you’re looking for a day trip from Auckland that includes a little exercise, stunning views, a touch of history, and a whole lot of fun, then you should check out this Hauraki Rail Trail ride guide. Most…
Lawrence, Central Otago, NZ When I was planning a little sojourn down south, I came across the town of Lawrence. So how could we not go and visit?! (If you didn’t realise, I’m Megan Lawrence) And just in case you’re too young to understand, there was an old tv show back in the day…
How can you best spend a day in Dunedin – for FREE? In most kiwi’s minds, if you mention Dunedin, they’d immediately think ‘student town’. And not without good cause – around 20% of the cities’ population are students! Typical uni ‘flats’ in Dunedin BUT, there is much more to Dunedin than it’s student population,…