Googzz With travel to Europe so restricted at this time, we asked the Travel Experts to take a look around New Zealand and Australia and find us some “Pockets of Europe” where we could indulge in some European culture & heritage until we can travel again. Here’s what they found! NEW ZEALAND An historic bavarian village- … Read more
We know the spectacular South Island in New Zealand is on the top of so many travelers bucket lists! With its diverse landscape of snow-peaked mountains, incredible hikes, lakes of startling shades of blue, a rugged coastline, and majestic fiords, all in a relatively short distance from each other, the South Island of New Zealand makes for an … Read more
On a road trip through the central North Island in New Zealand in 2019, we stopped at Whanganui for a cup of coffee and stumbled upon the stunning street art from the 2019 “WHANGANUI WALLS” International Street Art Festival. We were in Whanganui again in May 2021 and were able to catch up with the … Read more
All you need to know to plan your road trip on the Whanganui River Road! New Zealand’s North Island best kept secret road route! The bag-carrier and I can’t believe that we have lived in New Zealand all of our lives and have only recently discovered the existence of this amazing road trip! This 65 … Read more
1. Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand is like a Disneyworld of gardens. It is a unique concept! You don’t have to be an avid gardener to enjoy and appreciate it! 2. In 1960 the Hamilton Gardens area was a bleak rubbish dump. The transformation is SIMPLY miraculous! 3. When was the last time you visited an international … Read more
We take all of our overseas visitors to Muriwai Beach and Gannet Colony! Muriwai Beach is one of the most underrated tourist destinations in Auckland. It has one of the most stunning west coast beaches with its crashing surf, black iron sand, dramatic 50-km coastline, and unique, easily accessible gannet colony. It should be a must-see … Read more
Unique islands of the Hauraki Gulf It should be compulsory! If you are visiting Auckland you must include a day trip to at least one of our 50 plus unique islands in our beautiful Hauraki Gulf harbour. Lonely Planet named Auckland harbour and the Hauraki Gulf the best experience in New Zealand! What other country … Read more
Did you know that you can walk right across New Zealand in just four hours from one coast to the other? Yes! You can cross the width of New Zealand in just four or five hours from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean! The 16 km walk (or bike ride) takes you across the narrowest part of … Read more
Looking for an interesting day trip from Auckland? Need to escape the hustle and bustle of New Zealand’s largest city? Look no further! Within a few hours drive from Auckland, there is a diverse range of popular day trips that will cater to everyone’s tastes! Take a look through this selection to find the one … Read more
Northland, New Zealand Interesting things to do in KERIKERI Yes! The historical Kerikeri Stone Store is a very interesting historical landmark, but one of the most interesting things to do in Kerikeri is to hike one of the walking tracks that feature five stunning waterfalls? FIVE STUNNING WATERFALL WALKS! The walks are all located on … Read more