Activities

Should You Spend the New Zealand Ski Season in the North Island or the South Island? Do you choose rolling majestic mountain ranges or striking volcanoes? Do you choose party towns or intimate club fi
Auckland’s Five Marine Reserves Think of New Zealand’s marine reserves as national parks of the ocean! Auckland is a great place to start discovering them for any keen diver or snorkelling
Where to Surf in New Zealand More than 15,000km (9,320 miles) of coastline sits on the edges of New Zealand. That’s the first indication that New Zealand is a top surfing location because surely
Bike Trails in Ohakune You Can’t Miss! There’s a whole lot of two-wheel fun to be had in the town of Ohakune! With Mt Ruapehu on one side, rivers running through the town, and historic roa
Everything You Need to Know About Cycling and Mountain Biking in New Zealand Seeing New Zealand‘s epic landscapes is one thing but experiencing the adrenaline-pumping terrain or having a cruisy
Bike the Volcano Country A volcanic plateau, lush dense native forests, sub-alpine amazingness… No, these are not the things that are usually advertised as the highlights of Ruapehu’s bike
Bike Your Way From Sandy Shores to Deep in the Wilderness Pick your preferred landscape: sand dunes, forest and farmland, or complete forested wilderness; or all three! Then hire a bike and be on your
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,
The Best Hot Pools in New Zealand New Zealand has a bit of a reputation for full-on adventuring, hiking and adrenaline activities. But what about the “me” time? Where can you go in New Zea
The Best Places to See Penguins in New Zealand Yes, New Zealand has penguins and a whole lot of them! While penguins can be seen all over New Zealand, from the tip of the North Island all the way to t
Where to Fish in The Catlins Located on the southeastern coast of the South Island, between the settlements of Balclutha and Fortrose, The Catlins is one of New Zealand’s most underrated fishing
Some ‘Whaking’ Great Rides! Who knew this coastal town on the North Island was so close to so many magnificent bike trails? In fact, mountain bikers are sure to find their fix of bumpy ter
Mountain Biking in New Zealand If you are ‘wheelie’ serious about mountain biking in New Zealand, then a great place to start are the regions below. With the mountains and volcanoes domina
Whales and Dolphins in Auckland to Look Out For Some of the oceans most impressive marine mammals reside in the waters of Auckland city. It’s not all that uncommon to see whales and dolphins in
Have a “Wheelie” Great Ride! Yes, Dunedin is yet another great location in New Zealand to get on your bike! The harbour city is well known for its gothic architectural marvels, such as the