If you are travelling the North Island between the Rotorua and Taupo region, you will probably visit some of the many geothermal locations there. Visiting Orakei Korako Thermal Valley is such a great option, especially if you want to get away from the main highways and mass tourism. The Orakei Valley is about 23 kms inland from state highway 5. So it is definitely worth a detour, as there are f...

Hokitika has always had a certain small town charm. Up until recently, the surrounding area of Hokitika has remained fairly undiscovered by a lot of tourists. And to some extent, it still is. But travellers are beginning to find new and exciting attractions - like the Hokitika Gorge and the Southern Alps glaciers. It is actually quite hard to i...

There is quite a contrast in the activities that you can do in Fiordland. And if you base yourself in Te Anau, you can enjoy some top things to do in the Fiordland National Park. Try mixing and matching your adventures.  For example, if you are a serious hiker, a heli-hiking trip with Trips & Tramps to the Mt Luxmore Hut is a must-do. And if the weather is calm, you simply can't miss out on...

Getting across to New Zealand's third largest island, Stewart Island, is a breeze.  From Invercargill, you can either fly across in a small plane or go by boat. Now it is safe to assume that travellers don't go to Stewart Island for a great latte or a shopping expedition. And that's because this island is a nature lover's i...

The pretty and peaceful town of Cromwell is the ideal base for travellers. And that's because Cromwell is just a short drive from busy Queenstown, Wanaka and those great wine areas. There really is no better time to stay here than in the beautiful months of Autumn - view details on New Zealand seasons. From ...