Abel Tasman National Park is one of the best national parks to visit in New Zealand. There are stunning beaches, turquoise water, swinging bridges and jungle all around you. Ideal for a perfect stay, whether it’s only one day or five. What You Need to Bring A tent – if you plan to camp A …
Everyone will tell you Abel Tasman is amazing: that’s a fact. But the Abel Tasman surroundings deserve one or two days if you want to fully enjoy the area. Split Apple Rock The most Instagram-able rock in New Zealand! The drive from Nelson and Split Apple Rock is only a 20-minute detour (one way) …
After four days well spent in Sydney, I then headed to the South Island. A quick flight Sydney-Wellington over night was followed by my alarm at 4.30AM to book the earliest ferry to the South Island (arrival at Picton). The Ferry We booked the ferry almost a month and half in advance, simply because …
For my Christmas holidays, I decided to go to the South Island. After spending almost a year and half in New Zealand, I’d never found the time to go there, and because I didn’t want to go back to France for Christmas, it was the perfect opportunity to enjoy the south island of New Zealand. …
Living inland for all my life, I am not used to just walking down or driving down to the beach. So I like to take advantage of the great weather and try out different beaches in Auckland. My favourite beaches are most definitely on the Northshore and Rodney. I found the beaches in the South …
I know, as I write this, it has been raining a lot these last few days. However, summer is coming and Piha and Kare Kare are two great spots for an afternoon out of Auckland. Never heard of these places? Time for a quick summary of what these beaches have to offer! What to …
Homesickness is a natural reaction to being in a foreign country and is something everyone experiences to some degree. We’ve all had moments of taking a glass-half-empty view of a new environment. Most of the time, these are minor frustrations about alcohol being a bit more expensive, public transport more unreliable and decent (insert favourite …
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By far, one of the greatest experiences in the North Island. By. Far. After a night in a beach house next to Tauranga (jacuzzi included and for only $60 the night, one of the many perks of living in New Zealand), two of my friends and I drove for about 50 minutes to Whakatane …
Despite having spent over a year in New Zealand, despite all my Kiwi and foreign friends telling me I should go, I had never been to Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. I just didn’t have the time to get out of Auckland, and the drive is almost three hours long. So, when I heard about Labour …
You just landed in Auckland a few days ago and you’ve absolutely no idea where to start in your exploration of the city? You’re in the right place. This guide aims to give you an idea of what you can expect from each neighbourhood, to help you enjoy the biggest city in New Zealand. You can …