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

Interesting facts about New Zealand Honey Bees can be found in the Upper Moutere. If you're near bees, try not to open your mouth to speak! Bees can smell the carbon dioxide in our breath and it can irritate them enough to seek out the source. Here's me with Ken Ross, a man who wears a number of hats, one of them being a Bee-keeper. Read More

You'd never guess that Holly Homestead Bed & Breakfast Franz Josef, has been operating for a number of years. There's no hint of any wear and tear and that's impressive. Owner/operators, Bernie and Gerard Oudemans, have set a very high standard of care for their boutique accommodation.

Holly Homestead Bed & Breakfast Franz Josef

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