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New Zealand South Island

Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown

Day Trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown: Rainforest and Waterfalls

20 December 202518 November 2023 by Margarita

No trip to New Zealand’s South Island would be complete without a day trip to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. This World Heritage site lies just over the Southern … Read more

New Zealand South Island Road Trip

One-week New Zealand South Island Road Trip Itinerary

2 December 202516 January 2020 by Margarita

Living in Australia, we often overlook New Zealand in favour of more distant and exotic destinations. And it is a shame because New Zealand is one of the most stunning … Read more

Lake Pukaki to Queenstown road trip

Lake Pukaki to Queenstown – Return to Middle-earth

20 December 202516 January 2020 by Margarita

Lake Pukaki to Queenstown road trip is the most spectacular drive in New Zealand, in my humble opinion. Between the dreamy-blue glacial lakes, the snow-covered ridges of Aoraki/Mount Cook National … Read more

New Zealand South Island Road Trip - Lake Wakana

Queenstown to Fox Glacier – New Zealand Road trip

20 December 202512 January 2020 by Margarita

New Zealand’s South Island is the land of incredible contrasts. From the lush rainforests of the Fiordland National Park, we headed to the snow-covered mountain tops of Fox Glacier in Westland … Read more

Queenstown to Glenorchy - New Zealand Road Trip

Queenstown to Glenorchy via Middle-earth – New Zealand Road trip

20 December 20256 January 2020 by Margarita

When most of us think about New Zealand, the first thing that comes to mind is the magnificent scenery portrayed in The Lord of the Rings movies. So not surprisingly, … Read more

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