Personal travel stories from the country of New Zealand, places of interest, landmarks, views, nature, wildlife, walks and hikes
I had landed in New Zealand and the Milford Track was calling me. 53.5 kilometres (33.2 miles) of the most splendid glacial carved valleys, forests, alpine passes and waterfalls you can ever imagine seeing. I…
My ultimate dream would be to able to spend at least three months of every year on the Pacific island paradise of Rarotonga, with my mask, snorkel and fins, and camera, oh and a laptop…
Being the huge fan of our feathery friends that I am, one of my favourite places to visit is Pukaha Mount Bruce, National Wildlife Centre, a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Tararua District, North Island,…
Nestled in the rolling green hills of Matamata, New Zealand, lies a fantastical world that has captivated the hearts of millions: Hobbiton. Step foot into J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical realm and embark on a journey through…
Queenstown sits on the edge of the great Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand. And after the adventure on Bob’s Peak it was time to get out on the water and take in more of what was on…
Looking out of the hotel window above the Queenstown skyline sits a peak that is blanketed in the deep green of fir trees. All seems calm from a distance but get a little closer and…
Queenstown, New Zealand. The ‘adventure capital of the world’! Associated with extreme bungy jumping, speed boating along canyons, skiing and so much more to get the blood pumping. However I took the time to engage…
I had just spent 4 spectacular days walking the Milford Track and there is an amazing natural feature that awaits you at the end of the the trek. Milford Sound. You don’t just have to…
The Tongariro National Park in New Zealand IS Mordor in the Lord of the Rings films and a dual world heritage site. I am not sure which accolade is cooler. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is…
