Googzz The perfect base to explore everything Northland has to offer but a holiday destination in its own right too! BEST THINGS TO DO IN KERIKERI, Northland, New Zealand! Kerikeri is the largest town in Northland, New Zealand. The Bay of Islands Airport is located here and it is the commercial centre for the Bay … Read more
ROAD TRIP NORTH – Stage 1: Auckland to Warkworth About an hour’s drive or 50 km north of Auckland, just past Waiwera, is a turn off on the left that signposts “Puhoi.” It’s worth a detour when you’re traveling north and it’s also a great day trip from Auckland. The first thing you’ll notice is … Read more
A moonless summer night, sitting out on the deck on Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. We looked up and what did we see? Thousands and thousands of vivid stars glittering and gleaming overhead against a black velvety background, along with a few shooting stars and circling satellites. A dazzling display and awesome sight! Medlands’ Night … Read more
Important tasks you must do when you collect your rental campervan or Motorhome to ensure a problem free trip! (A) BEFORE YOU BOOK HOW TO SELECT YOUR CAMPERVAN/ MotorHome & PROVIDER Your first chore is to decide what type of campervan or motor home suits your needs and who will provide it for you. Here are some important … Read more
THE ESSENTIALS Documents & Security DRIVING LICENCE: It seems obvious. Don’t forget to bring your driver’s licence! It can cause a heap of problems if you haven’t got it and it will be very costly if you have to have it couriered to you. AN ACCESSIBLE FILE FOR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: You need a file (an envelope, shoebox, … Read more
One of the huge advantages of traveling anywhere in New Zealand is that it’s not far to travel from one amazing scenic wonder to another totally contrasting one. For example in early spring one can ski on Mount Taranaki in the morning and surf at Fitzroy Beach in the afternoon. We asked the Travel Experts to share … Read more
If you’re planning a visit to New Zealand in the future, or maybe you are already in New Zealand and are looking for some ideas for places to go and things to do, have a look through these amazing experiences to see what takes your eye! There are a lot of them and you probably … Read more
The Bag Carrier just loves his cheese, so when he spotted Gruyere on the Swiss Rail Map, plans were promptly made to include it in our itinerary! When you’re next in Switzerland we highly recommend a trip to Gruyere. You can use your Swiss Rail Pass to get there, and we guarantee that whatever direction … Read more
So what is the “Thrill Walk?” The Thrill Walk is a 200-meter steel, glass and wire path structure that is pinned to vertical rock that crawls around the side of the mountain. It is definitely not for those people who are afraid of heights. The first section is a one-way gate to remind you that … Read more
We have selected some of the travel apps that we think will be most useful for your trip to Switzerland and have taken an extra step to explain to you how the mobile apps will make your life easier and your wallet lighter while exploring stunning Switzerland. Swiss Travel App Video Demonstration Check out the … Read more