From dreamy-blue alpine lakes to dramatic fjords and psychedelic geothermal landscapes, New Zealand is a spectacularly beautiful country. Here are some highlights on the North and South islands of New Zealand.
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
The small town of Rotorua on New Zealand’s North Island is one of the earth’s most unearthly places. It sits inside a collapsed volcano crater known as the Rotorua caldera. … Read more
If you find yourself in Rotorua, don’t miss Kuirau Park – it is home to most types of geothermal activity under the sun, and it is free to visit. Located … Read more
As far as unusual birdwatching destinations go, Lake Rotorua will top many lists. The lake and its namesake town lie inside a collapsed volcano crater known as the Rotorua caldera. … Read more
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 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’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
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