Looking for the best day hike in Queenstown? The Ben Lomond Track provides the perfect mix of challenge and reward. Along this 11 km (6.8 mile) round trip hike, you’ll be treated to incredible views of the Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, and mountain peaks as far as the eye can see. You can either hike […]
Cruise the Milford Sound, hike Roy’s Peak in Wanaka, go kayaking in Abel Tasman, spend a few days in Queenstown, drive the Southern Scenic Route, go wine tasting in Marlborough and Central Otago, soar over the glaciers from Franz Josef, and go on one of best road trips in the world. On this 3-week New […]
Discover the best things to do in New Zealand, from its main attractions to its hidden gems. We are frequent visitors to New Zealand, and this list contains our favorite experiences. We’ll also cover when to visit and how to plan your perfect New Zealand itinerary. New Zealand is the perfect mix of awe-inspiring landscapes, […]
Discover the best things to do in Dunedin and on the Otago Peninsula, plus where to stay, where to eat, and how to get here. Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. It sits on the east coast, next to the Otago Peninsula. This city has a rich Scottish, […]
We have visited New Zealand three times, and in this guide, we provide three different ways to plan a two-week South Island itinerary. There’s a lot to see and do on the South Island, and this guide gives you the opportunity to pick the road trip that best fits your interests. Two of these itineraries […]
Discover the very best things to do in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, from its top hiking trails to its best viewpoints. We’ll also cover where to stay, the best time to visit, and how to plan your time. Aoraki / Mount Cook is the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Getting a glimpse of this mighty […]
Discover the best things to do in Christchurch, New Zealand, plus where to stay, where to eat, and nearby places to visit. Plan on spending one full day to see the highlights, while two days allows for day trips or more museum time in the city. Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island […]
With 10 days on the South Island of New Zealand, you have just enough time to visit several top spots. Queenstown, Wanaka, the Milford Sound, and seeing Aoraki / Mount Cook (New Zealand’s tallest mountain) all top the list, but you also have the option to add on the Southern Scenic Route, Akaroa, Abel Tasman, […]
This Tasman Valley Hiking Guide covers the various walking tracks in the Tasman Valley section of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. These trails lead to Tasman Glacier View, Blue Lakes, Tasman Lake, and the Tasman River. You could easily spend several hours walking all of these tracks, but are all of the tracks worth […]
In this guide, we provide four different ways to spend one week on the South Island of New Zealand, including maps, daily itineraries, and many tips we learned over multiple trips. If you have one week on the South Island of New Zealand, there are several different ways to plan your time. Whether you want […]
Discover 40 amazing things to do on the South Island of New Zealand, from cruising Milford Sound to wine tasting and hiking the famous Roy’s Peak Track. Plan to spend at least one week on the South Island to see its highlights; three weeks is ideal for the full experience. The South Island of New […]
If you are planning your Queenstown itinerary, there are a lot of things to consider. How long should you spend in Queenstown? Where should you stay? Should you rent a car? What are the best things to do in Queenstown? In this guide, we share the top experiences in Queenstown and then how to put […]
The Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain Track is a 7.3 km (4.5-mile) moderate trail with 520 meters of ascent, offering views of Diamond Lake and Lake Wanaka. There are several routes and in this guide, we cover which one is best, based on your time, interests, and hiking ability. A visit to New Zealand would be […]
Discover the best things to do in Wanaka, from top hikes like Roy’s Peak and Diamond Lake to unique activities such as lavender farms, via ferratas, and enjoying freshly baked cookies at Cinema Paradiso. See the highlights in one busy day, but stay longer to experience all that Wanaka has to offer. Wanaka is one […]
Discover the best things to do in Queenstown, from adrenaline-pumping activities like bungy jumping, jet boat rides, and paragliding, to top hiking trails, viewpoints, scenic drives, and more relaxed experiences such as hot springs and wine tastings. Queenstown is one of the best places in New Zealand to engage in heart-racing, thrilling adventures. Paragliding, bungy […]
The iconic Routeburn Track is a 33 km (20 mile) alpine track on New Zealand’s South Island runs from The Divide in Fiordland National Park to Routeburn Shelter in Mount Aspiring National Park. It is typically done as a 2 to 3 day trek, but if you’re fit and fast, you can do it in […]
Go for a scenic drive, take a hike, feed an alpaca, take a wildlife cruise to see the smallest dolphins in the world, and dine on fresh seafood…these are all things to do in Akaroa and Banks Peninsula. Banks Peninsula is a small, volcanic peninsula located on the east coast of the South Island of […]
The Marlborough wine region is the largest wine region in New Zealand. This region produces some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world, along with Riesling, Gewürtztraminer, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. For wine aficionados, spending a day or two wine tasting in Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s best experiences. We have visited the […]