If you cycle around a beautiful area like the Nelson/Tasman Region, you can be sure of a complete experience. There is nothing like feeling the landscape under your feet and listening to the sounds of rural life as you breath the purest air. The beauty of cycling, is that you can stop as much as you like to fully appreciate the scenery.  And apart from being  environmentally friendly, you will ...

Before you know it, our beautiful New Zealand summer holidays is now well on their way. And of course for many of us, that means relaxation and holidays.  For example, in many areas of New Zealand, vineyard and winery lunches are are incredibly popular at this time of year.  It is so special sitting among t...

Whenever we travel up North to the Bay of Islands, we are always on the lookout for the best boutique Bay of Island accommodation places. Even when we regularly visit, there always seems to be something new for travellers like us to see.  Yet again, we are reminded that the Northland region is a total destination all...

Are you going to choose the overnight option to do the Kepler Track Te Anau walk?  If you are, then I would recommend that you walk the route going anti-clockwise. Now if like me, you only have a few hours for a day walk, either direction will give you a great walk through nature.  So if you are running short of time, why not try this 2-hour option.  You can start in the morning from the Lake T...

There are stunning regions in New Zealand. In tourism terms, some of these regions could be described as 'underdeveloped'. But believe, if you are a serious travellers you will probably agree that this is a good thing. Because if any area is 'underdeveloped, you will get to be away from mass market tourism and those populated hot spots. This is where the beautiful rural 'King Country' of the

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