New Zealand

The gateway to the Southern Alps and the Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka is a lively town set on the edge of its namesake lake on New Zealand’s South Island. Home to beautiful hikes in the summer and excellent skiing in the winter, tourists travel to Wanaka from across both New Zealand and the world to take in the area’s amazing scenery. If you’re wondering what to do in Wanaka, the options a..

The Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island is home to some of the country’s most beautiful coastline, including two of the country’s most iconic sights: Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove. Hot Water Beach is one of the most stunning beaches on New Zealand’s North Island, and a real miracle of nature. Found on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula, it draws people from the world..

A breath-taking fjord in the south-west of New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound is an unmissable place to visit in New Zealand, with its stunning landscapes including the Mitre Peak mountain, rainforests, and plummeting waterfalls.   Whether you’re visiting Milford Sound on a day trip or staying for longer, there are several things to do in Milford Sound that give you a chance to appreci..

To quote Andy Williams, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, with Christmas just a few short weeks away. While we’re donning our Christmas jumpers and there’s a chance of a white Christmas here in the UK, Christmas in New Zealand falls in the midst of summer, meaning that New Zealand Christmas traditions are quite different to ours. So how does New Zealand celebrate Christmas? Read on to find..

One of the most picturesque spots on New Zealand’s North Island (and there are many) is Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake, often described as an inland sea. One of the must-visit lakes in New Zealand, many visit Lake Taupo for its beauty; it’s surrounded by stunning landscapes of all kinds, ranging from snow-topped mountains to ancient forests, towering volcanoes and geothermal valleys...

Thanks to its unique climate, New Zealand has become one of the best countries for wine in the world, with Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and the Waipara Valley, among others, being highly renowned wine regions. It’s also an up-and-coming foodie destination, offering an abundance of seafood and a host of trendy restaurants popping up in Auckland and Wellington in recent years. New Zealand’s street food..

The adventure capital of Queenstown, with its several attractions and proximity to Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, is one of the most visited destinations in New Zealand. To cater for the hundreds of thousands of visitors that descend on Queenstown year-round, there are over 120 places to eat found throughout the town. If you’re vegetarian or vegan and looking to visit New Zealan..

Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand, thanks to its proximity to the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu and the Shotover River. Whether you’re after a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled activity to get the heart pumping, or something a little more gentle that offers up incredible views, there are a whole host of brilliant things to do in Queenstown. Here are five activities you shouldn..

A lakeside town and region on New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is one of the most romantic places in New Zealand, famed for its geothermal pools and hot springs. The geothermal pools in Rotorua are great to visit at any time of year, with the incredible geothermal landscapes and geysers offering endless photo opportunities. Their naturally warm waters are also perfect for relaxing in and lettin..

Part of New Zealand’s famous Canterbury wine region, the Waipara Valley is just an hour north of Christchurch and a perfect destination for those who love their food and drink. Thousands visit Waipara Valley not only for the food produced amongst its rolling hills, such as venison, beef and organic fruits and vegetables, but also to sample the wines made at the dozens of wineries in the area. The..