New Zealand

Invercargill is New Zealand’s southernmost city, right down at the bottom of the South Island. Even though there’s an airport about 2km (1.2 miles) out of the Central Business District, Invercargill is sometimes forgotten by New Zealanders, because it’s tucked away down there. However, it shouldn’t be. I first visited...

When you first think of New Zealand, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and maybe Christchurch jump to mind. But other cities in New Zealand are just as deserving of a visit, and Palmerston North is one of those hidden gems. Growing up in New Zealand, I passed through Palmerston North a lot,...

New Zealand has a reputation for being home to some of the best hiking in the world, and with wild beaches, dense forests, and majestic mountains all within a few hours of each other, it’s a well-earned reputation. 38% of New Zealand is covered in forests, locally known as “the...

Queenstown is the undisputable Adventure Capital of New Zealand. A small city in Central Otago, towards the bottom of the South Island, it sits on the edge of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, and stunning mountain ranges surround it. Combine that with the pleasant climate, wineries and endless outdoor activities, creating...

Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most exciting cities. It’s nearly in the middle of the North Island, and while it’s only home to 77,300 people, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in excitement. Rotorua is the cultural capital of New Zealand, and there are plenty...

Located in the South Island of New Zealand, Christchurch is one of the country’s biggest cities. It’s home to just over 377,000 people, and more than three million people fly in and out of the Christchurch Airport each year, so it’s a very popular New Zealand destination. With beautiful botanical...