If you walk through the Tasman Village near Mapua, you can't help but notice the friendliness of the kids. They smile and say "hello". Here's a photo of a really big friendly kid. The Tasman Vill...

Recently, we treated ourselves to a Central Otago Lodge accommodation at Olivers Lodge and Stables in Clyde. Only an hour's drive from Queenstown, and away from the masses, we enjoyed a special level of comfort after riding the Central Otago Rail Trail.

Olivers Central Otago Lodge accommodation

The new owners of Olivers have totally refurbished the lodge and have add...

From November to March, Te Anau & Milford Sound accommodation is heavily booked. But if you plan ahead, this is the ideal base for walking the Kepler Track and visiting Milford or Doubtful Sound.  

Te Anau Lakeview Kiwi Holiday Park & Marakura Motels

We recently stayed in the Te Anau Lakeview Kiwi Holiday Park & Marakura motels. The motels are well eq...

You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy the upscale Millbrook luxury Golf Resort Queenstown. We spent 4 days at this 500-acre property. And its only a 10 minute drive from Central Queenstown. Its like entering a new world when you turn into the Milbrook Entrance.  As it turned, it proved to be the perfect setting for a very special birthday celebration. Read More

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...