If you are visiting Golden Bay at the top of the South Island, think about going on a eco nature tour.  The Farewell Spit Tours Golden Bay has an extremely committed environmental focus. Best described as a bird sanctuary and wetland, this area is incredibly special. If you visit Farewell Spit, you will discover an extraordinary ecosystem, so vital for our migratory birds. In f...

Best Things To Do In Nelson

With the Nelson Region, you will definitely get more bang for your buck!  And the reason for that is simply that the Tasman Region is right next to Nelson.  In fact, because the Tasman Region is only 20 minutes drive away, many visitors prefer to base themselves here. So when we talk about the best things to do in Nelson, we are actually including the Tasma...

If you decide to take that amazing road trip, travelling New Zealand South Island West Coast, get ready for a unique experience.  Because what makes this travel route so perfect, is that it showcases what New Zealand is all about. By that, I mean the beautiful lush rain forest of the West Coast from Karamea to Haast and Ja...

Nelson to West Coast self drive touring route

New Zealand is the perfect country for travellers who love to. Everywhere you travel in New Zealand, there is breathtaking scenery - and that means many stops on the way. https://youtu.be/NsRnJ6471CY One of our favourite routes is the stretch of road from Nelson through the Buller Gorge to the gorgeous West Coast of the Read More

Despite its rather harsh winters, Dunedin's has some of the best beaches and coastal scenery in New Zealand. A prime example of this can be found at the Dunedin Tunnel Beach walking track and Sandfly Bay. Of course, it is probably not a good idea to do either of these walks when there is a southerly wind blowing.  After all, beaches can be terribly exposed to the elements.  But on a warm and su...