When it comes to the easygoing alpine town of Wanaka, its breathtaking lakefront view is pretty hard to beat. Just a one-hour drive from Queenstown, Wanaka should definitely be on your itinerary. A good way to think of it is as Queenstown's more laidback cousin. This isn't really the destination for partying hard in; Wanaka is all about chilling out and partaking in the picturesque nature exper...

As the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington has a lot of the mainstays that most capital cities have. The parliament buildings (the aptly-named 'Beehive') museums, and the national archives (you get the picture). But there is far more to Wellington than this. Known by the epithet of 'the coolest little capital in the world', Wellington sure packs in a lot for a city of just over 400,000 peop...

The Nelson Region is home to some really fantastic walking opportunities, though they often don't make it into the guides you see online. But this doesn't mean they aren't worth doing! In fact, some of these ideas are very much considered 'local' recreation. This means that you get to enjoy a really authentic New Zealand experience. The Cable Bay Walking Track is definitely one that you should ...

For the sake of continuity, we sure to check out Part One of our trip to Waiheke Island! Here's a quick recap: We took a 40-minute ferry ride across Auckland's Waitemata harbour over to the island, and checked into the fantastic Breakfast On the Beach Lodge in Hur...

The town of Nelson is definitely worth a visit during your time in New Zealand. Nestled at the top of the South Island, it's a fantastic stopover on your way over to the wine country around Blenheim or the Marlborough Sounds. But Nelson isn't just home to a great arts and crafts scene; it's also a great entryway to the surroundin...