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There’s no getting away from it. No matter where you go in New Zealand, people are out with their phones, cameras, tablets – anything that will take that perfect shot and deliver you the most likes, shares, comments and double taps! Instagram has changed the way we see the world. For those who are not …

The 10 most Instagrammed places in NZ Read More »

Is there anything better than a great food and wine festival? Gourmet food, quality wines and (in New Zealand’s case) picturesque settings. Just the mention of those things together brings a smile to your face. Since we’re all about the smiles, we thought we’d pull together a list of the best food and wine festivals …

13 Food and Wine Festivals to add to your bucket list! Read More »

Whether you’re a local or one of the many thousands of international visitors we welcome to our shores every year, one question that seems to get asked more frequently than any other when road-tripping throughout New Zealand (other than ‘are we nearly there yet?’!) is ‘Where shall we go for dinner tonight?’ Food dominates our …

Where do Kiwis love to eat? 12 of the Best Places to eat in New Zealand Read More »

New Zealand movies have always punched above their weight winning fans here and all over the world. We thought we’d share some of our favourite kiwi films along with the places where they were filmed so you can visit the locations and relive the magic! 1. Lord of the Rings We begin with the biggest …

17 New Zealand Movies & Where They Were Filmed! Read More »

Tipping is one of life’s conundrums. Wherever you travel in the world, there is always that awkward moment when you’re not 100% sure whether you should leave a tip or not. Here in New Zealand, tipping is definitely not expected in any sector but like most places, if you receive some truly outstanding service, a …

Tipping in New Zealand – what’s the deal? Read More »

Nothing is more soothing, relaxing and mesmerising than gazing upon a magnificent waterfall. Luckily, the City of Sails has a number of spectacular waterfalls, all within about an hour’s drive of the CBD (where you can pick up your Auckland car rental!). We thought we’d pick and select our favourite 11 Auckland waterfalls so you …

11 Amazing Waterfalls in Auckland to Discover Read More »

On the sunny East Coast of the North Island, you’ll find the coastal city of Napier and a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. We thought we’d talk about our favourite things to do in Napier so you can start planning your next trip there! 1. Art Deco Guided Walks One of the most devastating …

13 Things to do in Napier – Art Deco and More! Read More »

February is New Zealand at its best as we hit the height of summer with hardly a cloud in the sky. You’ll probably be spending a fair amount of your time at the beach but in between, there are some awesome events taking place all over the country. There are heaps to choose from but …

7 of the Best Events in New Zealand in February Read More »