Perhaps it's the geography of The Coromandel that inspires a slower pace of life. The peninsula juts out into the Pacific Ocean, as if trying to seek isolation and break away from the mainland, seemingly seeking separation. As is typical with islands and... more »
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Call Of The Wild
Many people think of Wellington as a place of bustling streets, chic cafes and hip bars, but beyond the central business district, there is plenty to interest visitors who prefer a more natural slant to their holiday. Just a few ...more »
Driving from New Zealand's East to West Coast
New Zealand’s scenery was what the clichéd adjective was invented for: The mountains really are majestic, the lakes really are crystal clear, and the locals really are some of the friendliest in the world, (it was even voted the ...more »
Hot Pool Indulgence in Rotorua
As you approach Rotorua from the outside, the sight of billowing steam and the smell of sulphur hits you before you realise where you are. As a thermal city in the centre of the north island, Rotorua is located in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, ...more »
Going For Gold
It's an often misconceived notion that as a comparatively “young” country to the rest of the world, New Zealand is lacking in history. Queenstown, Arrowtown, and indeed the majority of Central Otago, are areas rich with history from ...more »
Family Fun In Auckland
In Auckland, we're lucky to have plenty to do that's suitable for families. For a half to a full day out, there's some decent attractions that offer a variety of activities for every age in your family, and there are also some great places ...more »
Adrenaline Activities in Rotorua
With its volcanic landscape, thick forests and steaming lakes, Rotorua on New Zealand’s North Island is an adrenaline junkie’s paradise. Thrill seekers head to this city to overdose on adventure and to seek those once in a lifetime ...more »
Boutique Wellington
When you visit a big city, it can be fun to chance your arm on an independent place rather than sticking with brands you know so if you find yourself in Wellington do what I do and visit some of its boutique establishments where small is ...more »
Whale Watching in Kaikoura
On the east of the South Island, 180km from it's largest city of Christchurch, lies Kaikoura, the Mecca of New Zealand’s marine life. Framed by a flurry of albatross and petrel in the skies above and schools of whales, dolphins and seals ...more »
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
Arrowtown Autumn Festival: 12-21 April 2013 Every year the changing of the seasons in Arrowtown is heralded, and celebrated, by the Arrowtown Autumn Festival. This historic gold mining town comes alive at the time of the festival and is ...more »
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The people of Coromandel know they live in one of the most beautiful and serene parts of New Zealand