New Zealand's Nelson Tasman region is a stunning blend of alpine and coastal landscapes, with beautiful bays, lakes, plains and mountain ranges. Its three national parks - Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Abel Tasman National Park - are a treasure trove of natural assets. From sandy...
With national parks, stunning coastlines, mountains, lakes and glaciers, there are just too many natural landmarks in New Zealand to choose. Whether you're a hiker, surfer or a kayaker, New Zealand has landscapes you'll love.
From the spectacular natural beauty of Mount Cook to the ethereal beauty of Milford Sound,...
More than a whiff of Scottish heritage hangs in the cool Dunedin air, so it's not surprising that many of the things to do in Dunedin have a Scottish flavour. Dunedin’s hilly harbour side terrain is filled with streets and suburbs that mirror places in Scotland.
Names like Clyde Hill,...
The “coolest little capital in the world” is a city with more cafes and bars per capita than New York. According to Lonely Planet, Wellington is “cool with a capital C” and after the blockbuster successes with Lord of the Rings, everyone knows that Wellywood has the goods.
So, if...
I am standing behind a solid wooden door, getting ready to brave what is on the other side. I can hear a soft rustling and some strange high pitched squeaking. The zoo keeper at Wellington Zoo slowly opens the door and with a little trepidation I step in.
Aaargh! We...
My leather walking boots are covered in mud as I make my way uphill. On one side, a vast frozen river of ice tumbles down a carved rock valley; its cool white beauty is a striking contrast next to the lush green rainforest on the other side of the...