How to Plan the Best Trip to the Coromandel Peninsula
It’s on the bucket list for many after arriving in Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula! A North Island hotspot for stunning beaches, forests
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How to Plan the Ultimate Trip to Whāngarei
Summer, or even winter, calls for a trip to Whangarei! New Zealand‘s northernmost city offers a unique subtropical climate which can be made the most
How to Plan the Best Trip to Napier
Compacted on the edge of the southern Pacific Ocean, decorated in Stripped Classical, Spanish Mission and Art Deco architecture, Napier is like nowhere else in the
Rediscover New Zealand’s Oldest Heritage Trail
How can you not be intrigued by a road called the “Forgotten World Highway”? It is so-called due to the fact that it’s New Zealan
Whangamomona: Not Part of New Zealand
This quirky little town in the (although, it is controversial to say this) Manawatu-Wanganui Region in the North Island is its own republic. The republic is compl
The Top Tourist Attractions in Rotorua, New Zealand
Never underestimate Rotorua. There’s so much to do in this “little town” on the North Island that you will also leave wanting more
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The Top Activities and Attractions in Napier
Some amazing experiences await in Napier! The North Island city is not only the largest city in the sunny Hawke’s Bay region, but it’s also the
What to Do in Matamata
Let’s be honest. You’re here for the Hobbits. It’s true, Matamata has kind of become an essential destination on most trips around the North Island, but beyond
One of Auckland’s Best Day Trips
Ironically, the youngest island in the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto Island, sits beside one of the oldest, Motutapu Island. The contrasts continue into the history of
The Great Escape!
Too often do travellers drive right through Wairarapa without realising the potential backpacking awesomeness that lies here. (Yes, that is a real sentence and we are sticking to it)