A Quick Guide to Visiting a Marae New Zealand’s Maori culture is yet another draw-card to this unique country. As the first settlers in New Zealand more than a thousand years ago, the Maori are
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Learn About Maori Traditions in New Zealand Hangi, hongi, haka, poi, whanau, marae, tiki, Aotearoa… What does it all mean?! All becomes clear once you have partaken in a Maori cultural experienc
How to Find Greenstone in Hokitika Hokitika is world-famous for its sunset but, most importantly, its pounamu, also known as greenstone. The town brands itself as “Jade Country” and every
The Largest New Zealand Sculptures! New Zealand may be a small country but we compensate with a whole bunch of very BIG things! New Zealand is about 2.5 times smaller than the state of Texas (USA) alo
Picture Perfect Views in the Auckland Region Just in case you didn’t know a picture-perfect view when you saw it, Auckland Council erected 16 golden picture frames in Auckland’s most visua
Because Learning is Fun! Aside from the fact that the entry to the museum is totally FREE, New Zealand’s national museum is the telling of the extraordinary New Zealand history in the most inter
Remember Your Time in New Zealand with a Tattoo! Dating back all the way to the first Maori settlers in New Zealand, the tattoo culture here is pretty huge. So huge, in fact, that there is even a Nati
Where to Find Cultural Experiences in Auckland What great city is a city without some culture? New Zealand may be one of the youngest discovered countries in the world but we have still packed in a lo
Step into the History in the Bay of Islands One of New Zealand’s most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a must-visit when travelling to the Bay of Islands. It’s so signifi
Explore Otago by Train! As soon as you lay eyes on the grand building that is the Dunedin Railway Station, how can you not help wanting to hop on a train to experience the whole thing? If you have a S
Where to Watch Rugby in New Zealand That oval ball means a lot to New Zealanders. With teams like the All Blacks being a symbol of national pride, you know that watching rugby in New Zealand will be a
Film Attractions Around Wellington Wellington is the place to be in New Zealand for any movie fan! With filming locations, movie sculptures, theatres that have hosted world premieres and more, Welling
Where to Go Shopping in Auckland Central A diverse range of shopping awaits in the heart of New Zealand’s largest city. Auckland CBD is packed with shopping experiences, with New Zealand high st
Golf Courses Every Keen Golfer Should Try in New Zealand New Zealand is all about the great outdoors so unsurprisingly, golfing is one of the most popular sports to experience the landscapes. In fact,
Historical Places in the Bay of Islands, Hokianga and Beyond New Zealand’s human history starts in the Northland region, from the very first Maori explorer, Kupe, who first set foot on New Zeala