Driving the scenic route Christchurch to Queenstown means first passing through Darfield then veering off on SH77 towards Rakaia Gorge. Just before reaching the gorge, there's a steep and winding stretch of road, where at the upper most corner, lies a magnificent valley.

Rakaia Gorge

There's a great lookout point a few...

Today we're driving Nelson to Christchurch Inland Route on a glorious Autumn morning. The Coastal Route may have better cafe options, but the inland route scenery is breathtaking and less travelled. Driving to Sprin...

As New Zealand Travel Agents, it's been an incredibly busy season for us and also for the accommodation hosts- the New Zealand Tourist providers in our network. Year after year, these dedicated people work long hours, especially in the mad peak season between December and February. Anyone who says it's a lifestyle choice, has gotta be kidding!

Highs and Lows of being an accommodation provi...

Each year around 6th February, we Kiwis get a public holiday to enjoy Waitangi Day celebrations in New Zealand. This means a long, relaxing weekend of barbecues, family picnics and calm weather. Each region pays special attention to cultural events acknowledging New Zealand’s most historic document Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi. This is a day that we New Zealanders remember th...

Clothes for New Zealand glacier walks should be chosen with care. For a lot of travellers going down the West Coast of the South Island to Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, landing and walking on a glacier, is a must-do, but it's usually only the guides that wear the shorts! Read More