It's now late May/ early June and I guess Off Season travel New Zealand is not so common, but there are advantages. I am travelling the West Coast of the South Island with some guests and it's magic! The weather is calm, although it is quite a bit cooler. So far, the key places we have visited so far, we've had all to ourselves.  The locals are very relaxed and that's the ideal recipe for a gre...

There's nothing quite like spending a few months Leisure cycling in New Zealand. We actually did this for 8 months so we're pretty familiar with all New Zealand regions.  A lot of international travellers love biking parts of New Zealand.  And the good news is, that now, you don't have to bring your own bikes.  And that is because most regions in New Zealand now offer bikes for hire - it is an ...

Travelling from Nelson to Fox Glacier is so rewarding for travellers.  With so many delights along the way, this is the route many FIT travellers enjoy. If you set off from Nelson in the morning, it won't seem too long a drive. Your first stop for a toilet break or refreshments will probably be at...

Travel the Forgotten World Highway New Zealand

Curiously, most Kiwis have heard of the Forgotten World Highway New Zealand in Taranaki but no one has claimed to have actually travelled it.  They'll tell you that they've always been meaning to, but never quite got round to it. Perhaps they may be put off thinking ...

It's debateable whether Gillespies Beach near Fox Glacier can still be called a 'hidden secret', but on the day we visited, it certainly gave that impression. Just 25km from Fox Glacier, the views and tracks on this walk will cleanse your mind. This is what we did today.

Gillespies Beach near...