New Zealand's North Island is often overlooked by visitors. The South Island gets all the attention with it's plethora of mountains and glaciers. Yet, the North Island has so much beauty too, I spent the first 6 months of my…
The Abel Tasman Coastal Track is a 60 km hike and one of New Zealand's Great Walks. Located in the Northern shores of the South Island. A walk through the Abel Tasman National Park will treat you with luscious blue…
The Cook Strait crossing is said to be one of the world's most scenic ferry journeys. Where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet, cruising through the Marlborough Sounds is a journey you don't want to miss. It went above…
Between May and October you can see plenty of fur seals in Wellington at the Red Rocks Reserve. You will either need to drive out here or catch a bus to the reserve. The gravel road to Sinclair Head where the…
Rotorua is a small city in the North Island of New Zealand. Commonly known as the geothermal capital of New Zealand, yet there is so much more to do in the town. Here's just a few of the things that…
I've called Taupo my home for the past 3 months in New Zealand and it's almost time to say goodbye. I got 'Taupo Trapped' just as many others did. I made friends, memories, laughed a lot and cried a little.…
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 19.4km hike. It typically takes between 6-8 hours to complete and is one of the best day hikes you can do in New Zealand. That's not just my opinion either, everyone says it. Google…
Researching a destination before I visit is one of my favourite things to do and never fails to get me excited about my upcoming trip. I will be arriving in New Zealand at the end of January 2019 and starting…
Last week I applied for my New Zealand working holiday visa and in less than 2 days I was notified of its approval. I have initially only applied for a 12 month visa but this can be extended to a…