New Zealand hotel service standards 

For the past 6 months, we've stayed in a variety of accommodation and have discovered that price is no indicator of housekeeping standards.  One of the dirtiest we stayed in was a 5-star hotel in central Auckland. It was a beautiful junior suite, marred by dusty surfaces and a carpet desperate for a vacuum. But w...

Nowadays, exploring Great Lake Taupo is a must-do for travellers. The lake front has a great vibe during the day and at night, its magic. There's an abundance of beautiful cafes and stylish boutiques in the CBD. Its the ideal base for exploring the area's geothermal attractions.

Exploring Great Lake Taupo - Hilton Hotel

We're staying in the Relaxation Suite at the Hilton Hotel 2 kms ...

The Hawkes Bay area is definitely a Food and Wine destination. Some of New Zealand's premium 'reds' come from here. Hawkes Bay is also a great food producer and produces beautiful honey. Many visitors to New Zealand travel with their children and if you're one of them, the Hawkes Bay Arataki Honey Visitor centre will definitely keep the whole family entertained. The Hawkes Bay Arataki Honey ...

From Wellington, we travelled SH2 through the Rimutaka Hills to arrive at the relaxed wine-growing area of Martinborough. Martinborough and Pukaka Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre (1 hour's drive away) are great attractions for travellers. Checking in at Peppers Parehau was a breeze. Read More

Travelling the Interislander Ferry Wellington didn't quite match up to the romanticised TV advertisements. But its a great experience on a beautiful summer day with calm seas. Take your seasickness pills just in case. Read More