Wairarapa where to take great selfies and sunset photo locations

RIMUTAKA HILL LOOKOUT ● Take a selfie alongside the memorial to the prisoner of war camp (WWII - Japanese captured ...

Four great ideas for a family day trip exploring the Wairarapa

What to do with kids during the holidays is the perennial question parents face. Entertainment should not cost the ...

Te Awamutu Rose Garden & War Memorial park attractions and things to do

Te Awamutu Rose Gardens and Te Awamutu War Memorial Park are outstanding public spaces in New Zealand. Beautiful ...

Oamaru & Waitaki region family attractions, things to do with the kids

No trudging for hours promising the kids it’s going to be great. Oamaru’s Victorian precinct is compact, flat and ...

Oamaru Victorian precinct what to do, attractions

Intact Oamaru’s Victorian town precinct is a must-visit attraction for heritage fans with magnificent whitestone ...

Roxburgh, 11 reasons to check out the place

Roxburg & Teviot Valley, People used to come here for the gold. Now they come for all the colours. The Teviot ...

Whareakeake beach (formerly known as Murdering Beach)

Dunedin Whareakeake beach historic Maori Pa sites, remote Otago Peninsula beach with a tragic past

Dunedin beaches things to do, attractions

Dunedin is surrounded by beaches, coastline and the Otago Harbour is the centreplace. Find a wetsuit and join the ...

New Zealand beaches best places to go, best time to go, what to do nearby

Another top 11 kids playgrounds in New Zealand

Top 11 playgrounds in New Zealand has grown to top twenty one playgrounds with places to play, jump and climb ...

NZ 23 heritage & cultural places to visit with kids

Discover how to keep the kids interested while you relish all that New Zealand has to offer. Families can join ...

Top 11 family friendly beaches in Zealand

Top eleven family friendly beaches in New Zealand include a beach not wall to wall with skyscrapers rather lush ...

Beach tips, how to plan a great family day

How to spend the day at the beach is sorted with a checklist for busy families. Plan a day at the beach with the ...

12 awesome family friendly attractions in New Zealand

Discover unleashed Aotearoa New Zealand attractions for kids and families. Weta Workshop Unleashed has personality ...

Firth Tower & open air historical village

Discover a Matamata jewel and New Zealand treasure for heritage buffs. One of New Zealand’s largest open air ...

Whanganui family friendly things to do and places to visit

Discover a great playground, Kowahi Park with an arboretum nearby. Explore local beaches and build a temporary ...

Where to stay in Cambridge best locations for getting around

Discover a picturesque town with a superb location to explore top North Island, New Zealand attractions and plan to ...

Whitianga what to do with the kids

Discover Whitianga, a classic beach community. Enjoy complimentary use of mountain bikes at the local park or ...

Coromandel Driving Creek attractions, things to do

Sheer magic where the timeless imagination of Harry Brickell has left a lasting legacy of joy, fun, adventure with ...

Kawatiri Coastal trail – Westport top pick

NZ Westport top pick attraction Kawatiri Coastal trail shared track for cyclists and hikers. The Kawatiri Coastal ...

Cape Foulwind, Tauranga Bay – Westport top pick short walks

West Coast NZ unforgettable short walk for all fitness levels, seals, expansive views of wild west coast beach and ...

Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track – a New Zealand Great Walk

Multiple day tramp Paparoa Track crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst ...

Top picks for families & friends in Hokitika

Find places to go from the strikingly beautiful Hokitika Gorge to quietly glorious lakes where swimming, boating ...

NZ West Coast, South Island where to stay and best accommodation locations

WHERE TO STAY ON THE WEST COAST, SOUTH ISLAND is all about location. Location, location, location says it all. You ...

Where to stay in Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH Location, location, location says it all. The area you stay influences your ease of getting around an ...

A day in Hamilton with the kids in summer

Hamilton is usually a swift drive by on the way south. There is plenty to do and see with the kids in Hamilton with ...

Auckland best things to do with kids

Discover amusement parks, spooky places for teenagers and plenty of open spaces for families to picnic, walk and ...

Hamilton families & kids top attractions, places to go

Discover the Waikato, a place where the outdoors is Hamilton city’s backyard. From mini adventures for kids with ...

Waitomo Caves, beyond the tourist circuit, what to see and best things to do

New Zealand tourist circuits invariably include Waitomo. Black water rafting or a boat trip on the underwater river ...

Waitomo Caves highlights what to see and do

Adrenaline fuelled underwater adventure or a leisurely cruise on an underground river Waitomo offers choices on how ...

Auckland Road Trips

Imagine a city (Auckland) with three wine / vineyard districts nearby, Kumeu, Waiheke Island & the Matakana Coast. ...

Auckland best activities for animal lovers

Find Auckland’s wild side. Uncover where the animals live in Auckland from farm animals everyone can pet to ...

Auckland 5 picnic spots: the estuary & beach

Picnic at the beach within sight of Auckland's Skytower, the Hauraki Gulf, Waitemata Harbour and estuaries. Nearby ...

Best things for families to do in Marlborough, NZ

Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s great family holiday destinations. There is not a shopping mall in sight ...

Port Underwood, an itinerary between Blenheim to Picton

Discover Heritage trail ghosts and summer hot spots, beaches and walks. The winding Port Underwood road offers ...

Best 10 short walks in Marlborough

Brilliant scenery and a temperate climate is an ideal combination for holiday outdoors exploring wild Marlborough ...

Top 10 things to do in Marlborough

Uncover your summer holiday Downunder in Marlborough, New Zealand. The top of the South Island is sunshine, ...

Picnic & swim top spots in Marlborough, South Island

Brilliant sunny weather is the perfect recipe for a picnic. Marlborough offers a beautiful Edwardian-inspired ...

Marlborough gardens and parks places to go

Discover Marlborough’s garden delights. Places to go range from sprawling rural gardens to urban gems. ...

Top 12 family friendly attractions, things to do in Picton

Picton is a glorious composition of active adventures in Picton. Grab a chance to kayak or walk the glorious Queen ...

Top 10 short walks in the vicinity of Abel Tasman National Park

The Great Walk, Abel Tasman coast walk is unmissable. The beauty of the walk is found elsewhere within and outside ...

Wildlife, conservation, Nelson attractions

Families, couples interested in wildlife and animal encounters have plenty of places to visit in Nelson.

Nelson city popular walks, waterfalls and places to go

Explore on foot or cycle the contrasting natural landscape of Nelson Tasman region. From multiple day treks to ...

Nelson top 5 beaches and beyond in Abel Tasman

Finding a beach in Nelson is ridiculously easy. You can hardly move from the regional airport and one of New ...

Things to do for free in Napier

Sunny Hawke's Bay vies with Nelson in the summer stakes as the place bathed in warm summer sunshine.

Beaches Hawke’s Bay places to go

A top surfing beach, Mahia is a contrast to the calm paddling water at Ahuriri estuary. Discover a place to surf ...

Walks – Central Hawke’s Bay – places to go

Maraetotara waterfalls, Tuki Tuki shared walking, Otatara Pa heritage pa (village) Blowhard Bush Reserve is a ...

Walks – North Hawke’s Bay – places to go

Discover walks with plenty of room to stretch your arms wide as you embrace wide open spaces. Places to go include ...

Things to do for families & kids in Napier

Napier is an ideal family destination with the Hawke’s Bay National Aquarium, a kids friendly historic prison tour, ...

Camping in the Hawke’s Bay places to go

Hawke’s Bay is summer. There are a number of camping grounds however the summer season means forward bookings are ...

Pukekura Gardens attractions, things to do

New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park is unmissable. Pukekura Park botanical garden is a New Plymouth’s city gem. Easily ...

Taranaki things to do for free

FREE, Taranaki delivers in spades with handfuls of cultural stuff, amazing outdoors experiences, a zoo and a New ...

Lake Taupo short family friendly, dog friendly walks

Dog friendly, short easy strolls suitable for all fitness levels ticks the boxes for kids and mature walkers. Lake ...

Bay of Plenty 5 day family road trip

Take a road trip and explore the sights with the kids. A five day family road trip with holiday ideas from Waihi ...

Bay of Plenty Beaches, places to go

Unearth a new favourite, go diving, surfing, windsurfing or cruise the bay. From safe swimming beaches to driftwood ...

Camping in the Bay of Plenty

Unearth your kiwi camping holiday location. Camping is a timeless rite of summer with the Bay of Plenty offering ...

Bay of Plenty Top 5 beaches

Award winning Mt Maunganui Main Beach with its well earned celebrity status, Waihi Beach festival vibe and summer ...

Christchurch 14 top picnic spots

Rediscover the impromptu feel of a picnic. The sense of adventure, getting away from it all is the stuff of ...

Christchurch market hopping and shopping

Nothing beats a good holiday as a chance to indulge in retail therapy. Find out where the locals shop from street ...

Christchurch things to do for free

Discover the sheer diversity of things to do for free from enormous lego pieces in the Imagination Station of the ...

Best 10 short walks in the Bay of Plenty

Discover McLaren waterfalls, coastal Bay of Plenty beaches, estuaries and heritage Maori Pa sites on a short easy ...

Kerikeri Day Trip – Te Waimate & Ngawha Pools

Relish a day indulging the senses. You will soak in geothermal mineral pools curated with you in mind. Discover the ...

Wellington things to do for free

You are in the right place to holiday on a budget. A walkable pocket sized city where free entry museums jostle for ...

Things to Do in Te Puke: 15 Attractions & Activities

On holiday in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui or Bay of Plenty, consider a day trip to Te Puke. The area is a great place ...

Rotorua nearby Ngongotaha what to do

Find something else to do in Rotorua that does not involve hot bubbling mud pools. You will look into the eyes of a ...

In a day Hobbiton, Lord of the Rings day trip from Tauranga

Fans of Lord of the Rings, fantasy lovers and readers of Tolkien’ s Lord of the Rings series have Hobbiton, a film ...

Rotorua town walks, Sulphur Bay boardwalk

Discover a quiet boardwalk tucked behind the well known Government Buildings. It’s a free walk and a gem. A perfect ...

Rotorua 10 free & cheap things to do

Discover Rotorua without breaking the bank. Geothermal activity at Kuirau park, magnificent redwoods to picnic ...

Rotorua hot water pools & thermal waters, where to go

Immerse yourself in the joy of soaking in warm mineral water or take in the sight of nature’s power as you witness ...

Rotorua Museums & Art Galleries things to do

A buried village, the Rotorua museum and where souvenirs are created.

Rotorua Whakarewarewa: an iconic living Maori village

Bedazzled, one of New Zealand’s most unforgettable experiences, Whakarewarewa: New Zealand's Iconic Living Maori ...

Taupo things to do for free

Uncover holiday experiences where cost is not part of the experience. The best bits in life are free with Taupo ...

Rotorua walking trails

Rotorua has a number of walking trails and shared cycle trails for visitors to get outdoors and experience nature. ...

Cycle your way through history and vineyards

For families where there are various degrees of fitness levels the Arrow River Bridges excursion is relaxing with ...

Mangawhai & Mangawhai Heads Walks

Find coastal walks where sweeping panoramic views creates a special place to stretch the legs and go walking. For ...

What to do at the beach, wellness treatment tips and treatment

Spa massage is glorious, the gentle exfoliation and rhythmic relaxation of muscles as heated oils soften and soak ...

What to do at the beach: driftwood mansions & art

What to do at the beach with kids and people who have ants in their pants. Sandcastles are for little kids with ...

What to do at the beach: Sandcastle building tips

The kids need amusing, that annoying brother / cousin is itching to do something. Beach sports is always a goodie ...

Auckland day trip to Motuihe Island

Auckland skyline and Hauraki Gulf are the backdrop to safe sandy beaches and interesting walks through regenerating ...

Mahurangi Regional Park

A regional park that spans both sides of the Mahurangi Harbour creating Mahurangi East and Mahurangi West. The park ...

Tawharanui Regional Park

Tawharanui Regional Park is white sandy beaches overlooking the Hauraki Gulf. Farmland pastoral scenery, shingle ...

Auckland, get yourself on the water

Auckland adventures have a water playground in the backyard. Things to do include kayaking and exploring Hauraki ...

Amazing Auckland, Puhoi, Warkworth, Matakana

North is where Auckland locals go for the summer. There are several glorious regional parks as well as sheltered ...

Shakespear Regional Park

Shakespear Regional Park is an invitation to enjoy a summer rite of passage, collapse on a beach under an umbrella. ...

Greymouth, an inland day trip to Kumara, Lake Brunner, Moana township and Jacks Mill

The town of Kumara is a rock star, complete with an enormous Rock to prove the point. Kumara’s location is ideal ...

Glacier Country, West Coast’s Gillespies Beach

There are interpretation panels and historic photographs of the period when the area was bustling with miners ...

Take a trip to the ice age, unmissable things to do in Glacier Country

Melting glaciers, disappearing rapidly. Visit now. The ice is melting, the story of the retreat of glaciers makes ...

8 Unmissable Walks In Glacier Country

There are over 30 walking tracks from short scenic tracks to multiple day backcountry tramps. From glacier faces, ...

Brunner Mine Site attraction, things to do

The Brunner Mine was one of several mines situated on the banks of the Grey River, at an area known as "Coal Gorge" ...

Denniston Plateau, Westport what to see and do

Denniston is an extraordinary evocative landscape that is unforgettable for its messaging about the role of coal ...

Top 10 waterfall short walks North Island

Waterfalls and dazzling displays of light filled spray. Nature’s show and tell performance is never boring for kids ...

Spring flowers, blooms 11 places, where to go and what to see

Transient spring blossom flits into view as a burst of pink tinted colour. It’s infectious happy moments as the ...

Best places to go wharf jumping in New Zealand

It's a quintessential Kiwi thing. Water bombing with the loudest splash possible. Kids plank deliberately in the ...

7 top favourite hot mineral pools to visit in the North Island

From a touch of luxury to a wilderness natural spa to beach tidal pools New Zealand has an abundance of natural hot ...

Charleston, Paparoa National Park, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Charleston is a former gold mining town, now a hub for adventure tourism. The town sprung into existence after the ...

6 Family Friendly Walks in Whangarei

Whangarei offers visitors a variety of walks from the well known Hatea River walk past tempting cafes, a stunning ...

Whangarei what to do on a rainy day

Indoors, warm and dry there is plenty to do in Whangarei. Family, friends and kids will not utter the word bored. ...

Coromandel what to do with kids and families and the young at heart

The Coromandel is a kid’s idea of a holiday. Rather than a carousel of themed entertainment the Coromandel offers a ...

A guide to 16 Coromandel Beaches, hidden gems, location and what to see

Fish n chips on the beach, picnics, reading a book, water sports or exploring nearby tracks Coromandel Peninsula is ...

14 Best Coromandel Beaches: Find Your Perfect Shoreline

Getting around and what to do nearby. Coromandel and beaches are synonyms for each other. Here is a list of ...

Daffodils, spring flowers where to go

In a picturesque small country village is a place where spring is warmly welcome. Nodding daffodils herald the end ...

Aramoana Beach & Mole

Description: Aramoana Beach & saltmarsh walk. Isolated, pure white sand in contrast to dramatic imposing ...

St Kilda, St Clair beach

Brisk southern cool climate does not deter hardy surfers clad in wetsuits enjoying cold water Bali at St Clair or ...

Victory Beach and the pyramids what to see and do

The key highlight of Victory Beach are the basalt volcanic rock pyramids. The pyramids are named for their ...

Sandfly Bay attractions, wildlife viewing

Discover the large sand dunes of Sandfly Bay, Otago Peninsula and perhaps encounter the local inhabitants, sea ...

Dunedin Tunnel Beach Favourite Instagram spot

Low tide is the best time to visit as the high tide mark surges up to the cliff faces making access to the ...

10 ideas for a slow trip through Cromwell

Cromwell’s historic district at the junction of the Kawarau and Clutha Rivers was swallowed by the lake in the late ...

Riverton, Southland 9 holiday ideas for families

Just past Invercargill you could be excused for simply zipping past another small town on your way to the big ...

11 family walks & birding hot spots of The Catlins

The Catlins is a superb location to introduce kids and urbanites to the wild. Wildlife, galore with plenty of ...

9 motoring museums worth a detour in Southland

Brave the chilly breezes of Southland and the chance of brisk showers. We are talking about the middle of summer ...

10 family walks to explore near Milton: best things to do

Milton is a town with a passionate local community which boasts some great independent shops ranging from a butcher ...

10 reasons to visit Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park & Karangahake Gorge

An area quietly slumbering in the valleys of the Coromandel. It is all too easy to keep on driving through the ...

Warkworth – short detour from State Highway one

Warkworth there are plenty of things to do. Warkworth, wrapped around the Mahurangi River is an urban buzz meets ...

Abel Tasman Travel Guide

Abel Tasman is New Zealand’s pocket handkerchief park. A treasure with global appeal due to glittering gold sandy ...

13 camping grounds in Waitangi Russell, Paihia and Kerikeri

The heart of historic New Zealand, the site of early human occupation of Aotearoa NZ and the place where cultures ...

10 spectacular children’s playgrounds

On holiday and need a break with the children while you collapse in the nearest park seat. Little balls of energy ...

10 short easy Coromandel walks

Explore historic logging trails where kauri was extensively milled and gold mining relics. You have opportunities ...

Auckland 10 family & friends things to do

Unearth interesting facts in an Auckland cemetery walks, viewing two massive oceans in a morning, exploring a ...

10 perfect reasons to go camping in Taranaki

Taranaki offers a great camping choice from classic no frills by the beach to comfortable holiday parks. Be ...

10 holiday ideas for families in Akaroa

Holidays with kids Akaroa is an ideal holiday destination for local and overseas visitors due to the mix of ...

10 great short walks for families in the Wairarapa

Bustle of a capital city is replaced by quiet spaces, hills, valleys, wetlands and river flats where the occasional ...

10 awesome places for families to camp in Marlborough

Marlborough is a perfect family holiday location with its consistently warm summer temperatures. Ok, it’s New ...

6 Taupo family friendly outdoors places to visit, nature explored

Let’s get the kids outdoors and meet the wildlife. Taupo offers several options for families with native bush walks ...

6 Dunedin heritage places to visit with kids

Let’s get the kids yourself to places where there is something to engage young minds so that your holiday peace ...

7 places to go camping in Taupo

Central North Island, Taupo, Tongariro and the lakes district is a quintessential New Zealand summer holiday ...

7 outdoor inspirations Hurunui

Unearth North Canterbury Hurunui charms. While Hanmer is the star of the district this isjust part of the story of ...

Rotorua Buried Village the story of the Tarawera Eruption

A working archaeological village is New Zealand’s Pompeii, a village buried under the ash and pyroclastic flow of ...

Raglan what to do with kids, family and friends holiday ideas

Raglan is a local bach (simple holiday home) destination for generations of New Zealanders living in Auckland and ...

Best 10 short walks in Nelson

Walks from very easy short strolls to medium walks that are in remote locations. You can stand in an area of ...

9 Taupo theme & leisure parks, family fun sorted

Whether rain or shine you need to get things for kids to do on holiday. Sometimes holidays with kids are about ...

Turangi walking trails for families and all fitness enthusiasts

Spoiled for choice with wild natural places on either side of the town, from Kaimanawa Forest Park with its iconic ...

9 Hurunui campsites & budget accommodation ideas

Largely classic camping grounds with basic shared facilities from bathrooms, toilets and communal cooking. For ...

9 favourite public parks and gardens to visit in Christchurch

Gardens continue to stir the imagination and contribute to a sense of peace. For families gardens with play areas ...

9 family excursions & short easy walks

Exploring the outdoors is a core part of the holiday experience with New Plymouth / Taranaki offering a range of ...

National Trout Centre Turangi: what to see

I think it is a place where drivers keep on driving on their way south? Stop, check it out and be ...

Let’s get the kids outside, 5 great walks for families

For locals with the summer to explore the Auckland region there are numerous opportunities to find a dune lake, a ...

Best short walks & picnic locations, Lake Hawea

Wanaka and Hawea are natural crossroads in the journey to the West Coast. The rivers offer bountiful fly fishing ...

Hanmer Springs 9 must do activities for families & kids

Discover the buzz of a resort town. Yet Hanmer manages to be charming with the beauty of the surrounding providing ...

4 special places to visit in the Aongatete Forest, Kaimi Ranges Conservation Park

Volunteers the backbone of conservation, the passionate individual who gives time freely. This article is ...

10 gardens to visit in Auckland, things to do

Slowly explore lush subtropical gardens, create year round flora magic and seasonal treats from leaf fall to spring ...

8 reasons to find the perfect beach, Tutukaka Beaches

The secret coast aptly describes Northland’s quiet corners where the traffic whizzes by on its way to Paihia and ...

8 places to go camping on Banks Peninsula

New Zealand South Island Banks Peninsula is a perfect getaway from the crowds camping destination. Akaroa is a ...

Dunedin Heritage Walk 1

The best preserved Victorian / Edwardian cities in the Southern hemisphere Dunedin’s heritage trail is an easy ...

Christchurch holiday inspiration for families

Start the day with a staple. Ice cream for everyone while you pore over the latest brochures and pamphlets from the ...

Auckland day trip

Sunshine, beaches with space to spare, native scenery hugging the coastal road. A classic day at the beach complete ...

Wellington Wildlife: 5 favourite places

Wellington’s list of five favourite places for wildlife enthusiasts. No museums, art galleries or any other ...

Zealandia, a city sanctuary hidden in plain sight

This article is a heartfelt ode to one of the world’s great sanctuaries and it is in Wellington.