Fun Things to Know About the Waitomo Caves
Sure, the Waitomo Caves look impressive with their crazy rock formations and grottos of glowworms, but their history, discovery and inhabitants mean that the
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Gotta Love Those Glaciers!
Thousands of tons of snowfall compacted over hundreds of years turned into a solid blue mass of frozen ice: that, our friends, is the definition of a glacier (and just the b
No, it is Not a Female Kiwi
The question that is on every traveller’s lips when they come to New Zealand: what is Kiwiana? What is this made-up word? (Ok, maybe it’s not on every traveller
Put the Selfie Stick Away!
Kiwis are a fascinating species in New Zealand and one many have attempted to adapt to, but their behaviour is so obscure that many find it hard to fit in… So how does
What Did New Zealand Do First?
Despite being one of the last large landmasses to be turned into a nation, New Zealand is a nation of firsts. It is a leading country in social achievements, as well as
New Zealand’s Visitor Information Centres
As you start travelling around New Zealand, you will notice these “i-SITEs” more and more. To clear things up, we made this quick guide to w
What’s Up, DOC?
As you are travelling around New Zealand, it’s difficult to miss the iconic yellow and green signs from the DOC. But what exactly is the DOC?
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The Maori New Year in New Zealand
Matariki is the Maori name given to the star cluster known as the Pleiades. For many iwis (tribes), seeing the star cluster rise before dawn around late-May early-Jun
Capture the Perfect Photograph of the Auroras!
Seeing the Aurora Australis is so rare on a trip to New Zealand that if and when you are lucky enough to spot that green and pink hue on the horizon, you
Tree-hugging in New Zealand
You’ll hear the phrase “bushwalk” a lot in New Zealand. That’s because walking through the native forest is a favourite past time. You’ll see