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Things to do in Rotorua range from geothermal walks and Māori cultural experiences to forest adventures, lake stops and hot tubs. Use the guide below to choose a mix that suits your interests, budget and time, then group nearby activities to keep your driving manageable. Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua Compare the […]

Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua at Night The Pig & Whistle Geothermal Pool Rotorua Night Market Redwoods Treewalk Lake Rotorua Night Cruise Night Luge Maori Cultural Experience Rotorua Sunset Mount Ngongotaha Stargazing Eat Street Paddle Board through glow worms What makes Rotorua so special at night? Rotorua (pronounced row-tuh-roo-uh) is famous for […]

The Auckland Santa Parade is an iconic event that has been taking place every year for over 80 years to the delight of thousands of Aucklanders of all ages and backgrounds. If you happen to be visiting the city towards the end of the year, it’s a great event to experience and will certainly give […]

New Zealand is famed for its picturesque scenery which includes a variety of different landscapes including volcanoes. It’s quite a cool thing to be able to say you’ve stepped foot on a volcano and not something everyone gets the chance to do. We thought we’d make this dream a reality by sharing our favourite active […]

Whose idea was this blog post? You want us to come up with a list of just 10 of our amazing natural wonders? Why just 10? Can’t we make it, like, 28 or something? This was our initial response to this blog post but after we had a cup of tea and a Tim Tam, […]

Over the past couple of years, self-driving day trips have become incredibly popular as the getaway of choice. We’re extremely lucky in this country, as no matter where you are, you can pretty much hop into a car and, a short drive later, be somewhere extraordinary. This is especially true in our biggest city, Auckland, […]

Auckland is one of the best places in New Zealand if you’re looking for a huge range of things to do with kids. If you’re coming to the City of Sails with the little ones, then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Auckland with kids. To […]

We’re lucky enough to be a great destination for so many things. Culture and scenery are a given but what’s sometimes missed is the delicious New Zealand food you can enjoy. With some amazing fresh seasonal produce and seafood and some seriously talented chefs, there are some great opportunities to dine well. Very well! Before […]