Marlborough, New Zealand wine trail

Marlborough is the colossus in New Zealand’s wine production. Over three-quarters of total wine production happens ...

Marlborough romantic places, things to do for couples

Marlborough competes with Nelson’s offering romantic ingredients from beautiful coastal scenery, gourmet food ...

Holiday luxury, indulge the senses in Nelson

Indulge in birds eye views of one of the world’s great parks, golden beaches and lush bush covered hills where ...

Nelson romantic places, things to do for couples

Impossibly beautiful scenery is a great ingredient for romance. Nelson delivers in spades with scenery, attractions ...

Craft breweries, ciders Hawke’s Bay day trip ideas

Relish the taste of crisp apples as you sip a cold cider. Discover an orchard where hops are grown. Hawke's Bay is ...

Napier romantic places, things to do for couples

The place to go is Napier; a dream destination for couples. Pastel hues gracing the art deco buildings sets the ...

Eat, drink & craft breweries, Taranaki, New Plymouth

Uncover places to eat, drink and sample local craft beers in Taranaki. Lunch in the many cafes in New Plymouth or ...

Taranaki romantic places, things to do for couples

The scenery is incredibly diverse with beaches, picturesque gardens and a volcano awash in untamed forest. As for ...

Bay of Plenty hot pools, mineral springs, attractions

Winter, nothing like a slow embrace of warm mineralised hot springs. A pool with a sky lit by stars is a magic kiss ...

Tauranga romance things to do for couples

Immerse yourself in the Bay of Plenty experience from private retreats, hot springs, quiet walks, funky brewery ...

Christchurch brunch, lunch 7 places to eat

Discover where the locals brunch. Hang out in Sydenham enjoying a leisurely brunch at Hello Sunday or browse ...

Christchurch nightlife

Christchurch nightlife is a speak-easy bar, a basement that is hard to find, a rooftop bar with a view and a ...

Christchurch foodie tours, foraging and cooking workshops

Try something different. Find out what makes the local food scene tick with a behind the look at chef’s store ...

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 laneways, street art and street food

Find Hannahs Laneway, Eva Street, Egmont Street and Te Aro corners for a free public street art display. There are ...

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 ...

Taupo romance, things for couples to do

Romance does not need to cost the earth. Taupo has plenty to offer couples from adventures on water double kayaking ...

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 romantic places, couples things to do

Relish Rotorua’s ability to deliver romance. Adventure beckons with tandem zip lining and soft lighting is supplied ...

Te Puia geothermal centre & Maori Art and Craft Institute

Temptation, beautiful jewelled objects would make a perfect holiday memento. And then there is the sheer power of a ...

Six Wine Trails, New Zealand off the beaten path

Wine trails, scenery, good food and boutique family owned vineyards is New Zealand in a wine glass and on a plate. ...

Cromwell’s wine trail, eleven popular wineries to visit

Get out, meet and greet the growers. Cromwell’s wine trail embraces 20% of the country's wineries. That is ...

North Canterbury, Hurunui wine and food trail

Indulge in a wine and food trail. The bonus is a heritage train. North Canterbury Waipara Valley and district is a ...

Queenstown / Arrowtown day trip wine & cycle trail

What a way to start your day trip from Queenstown, AJ Hacket and bungey jumping...Suitably buzzy, it’s time to ...

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

Creating stuff, making stuff workshops, arty crafty things Coromandel

Coromandel Peninsula, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier creative hubs has artists who offer workshops for where ...

Finding wellness, retreats, workshops & spas – Coromandel Peninsula

Be nurtured, be inspired by quiet retreats, a focus on wellness and therapy for the soul. The Coromandel Peninsula ...

Thirteen great places to eat and cafes in the Coromandel Peninsula

Rural cafes with a slick polished menu is a match made in holiday heaven. Koutana is an invitation to bite into a ...

Marlborough and Blenheim Vineyards

You know what you like. World class wine with superbly presented, mouth watering food platters. For wine ...

Ten tips for a romantic holiday location on a budget

Romantic holidays are often promoted in glossy magazines and online as getaways to expensive luxury locations. The ...

Ten historic hotels worth a night or two

A number of the heritage hotels have a lively bar scene which is generally noisy as well as not closing until the ...

Day trip to Te Aroha

The Edwardian spa town is New Zealand’s intact original spa resort nestled at the base of Mount Te Aroha. Edwardian ...

Day trip from Napier to Havelock North

An eclectic mix of shops, a compact village square surrounded by green spaces evokes a sense of intimacy and ...

A day in Petone

Catch the train from the Wellington Central Railway Station and your first point of interest is the Petone Railway ...

A day in Greytown

Greytown is cute Victorian heritage facades stocked to the rafters with designer clothing, homeware, several spa ...