We all know that even the best laid plans go wrong. I’m not the lay on a beach and relax kind of traveller. I take the attitude that you may only get the chance to visit a place once, and you should suck in the experience while you can. I generally build my trips around …
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If you love a good road trip, they don’t come much more spectacular than New Zealand, where around every corner it seems there is yet another breathtaking view to pause for. Hiring a car and driving round the islands offers the flexibility of designing a trip just how you want it, with the freedom to …
Christchurch is at once a city of ruins and rebirth. The 2011 Christchurch Earthquake was shallow, and focused just miles from the centre of the city already weakened by a quake the previous year. It caused widespread damage across Christchurch, and stole the lives of 185 people. A stroll around the city will reveal buildings …
You don’t have to look too hard to find postcard perfect scenes in New Zealand, and Wanaka is no exception. Situated on Lake Wanaka, the town of Wanaka (pronounced Won-ah-ka) offers views of the snow capped mountains of the Southern Alps across the water and is the launch point for Mount Aspiring National Park. Although …
I know, you’re thinking what is a castle doing in New Zealand, a country not exactly known for an anglo history dating back to the time of castles. Well I thought the same. Of all of my research on Dunedin attractions, and any recommendation I got, was that Larnach Castle was one of the best …
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A rainy day can put a real damper on your travel plans, particularly if you happen to be traveling solo. I spent three days in Queenstown, and happened to be there at a time they were experiencing extraordinary wet weather, to the point of flooding fears, so it meant I was looking for creative things …
Any fan of The Lord of The Rings and Hobbit movies knows well that the picturesque countryside of New Zealand plays such a critical role it is almost another character. Checking out the filming locations offers the opportunity for a jam packed holiday of spectacular scenery. This post contains affiliate links. Making a purchase through …
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