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New Zealand

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.

Things to do in Rotorua

11 Fun Things to do in Rotorua, New Zealand without a car

16 January 20232 January 2023 by Margarita

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

Blue alkaline chloride spring in Kuirau Park

Kuirau Park – a (Free) Geothermal Wonderland in Rotorua

7 April 202313 September 2022 by Margarita

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

Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Tour Review

12 July 20239 January 2022 by Margarita

No trip to New Zealand’s South Island would be complete without visiting Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. It is one of the top things to do in New Zealand. … Read more

Bird watching on Lake Rotorua – an acidic lake inside a volcano crater in New Zealand

13 September 202214 February 2020 by Margarita

As far as unusual birdwatching destinations go, Lake Rotorua will top many lists. The lake and its namesake town lie inside of a collapsed volcano crater known as the Rotorua … Read more

New Zealand South Island Road Trip

One-week New Zealand South Island Road Trip Itinerary

8 September 202316 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 July 202116 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 July 202112 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 July 20216 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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