If you love history, nature and big game fishing, then Russell, Bay of Islands, is the place to base yourself. Russell was the first capital…
6 Best Youth Hostels to Stay in the North Island of New Zealand
Why do I stay in Youth Hostels in New Zealand? Well, one of the reasons is that you can save money and spend it on…
27 of the Best Waterfalls of the North Island of New Zealand
If you love to see and photograph waterfalls, but don’t want to walk for hours, then these are the best waterfalls of the North Island,…
6 Beautiful and Fun Attractions in New Plymouth, New Zealand to Enjoy
New Plymouth may be a bit off the beaten path, but if you love nature, this is the place to see some excellent attractions in…
21 Fantastic Wildlife Parks and Zoos to Visit on the North Island of New Zealand
If you love animals and their conservation, then the Wildlife Parks and Zoos of the North Island of New Zealand may be the thing you…
1 Picturesque Walk to Cathedral Cove, New Zealand
One of my favourite walks in New Zealand is on the Coromandel Peninsula. Here you can take a picturesque walk to Cathedral Cove. If you…
Visit the Historic & Scenic Karangahake Gorge: Day Trip South of Auckland
Take a drive south of Auckland and you’ll find an excellent destination for nature and gold mining history, Karangahake Gorge. Walk the tracks of Karangahake…
16 Fantastic Must-Do Attractions in Napier, New Zealand
There are so many attractions in Napier, not just the Art Deco, and that doesn’t count all the wineries you can visit. Your first stop…
14 Easy, Beautiful Day Walks in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Everyone knows and comes to the Tongariro National Park to do the best one-day walk in the world, the Tongariro Crossing, but that isn’t all…
2 Beautiful Scenic Walks Near Tauranga, New Zealand – McLaren Falls and Mount Maunganui Hike
There are several walks you can take near Tauranga. See parklands and waterfalls at McLaren Falls Park or do the Mount Maunganui hike up the…