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Taste of Auckland 2015 – a celebration of food!
Read moreThat’s right people – another New Zealand food and drink festival – looking at our latest blog posts you would think all we do down here is eat great food and drink delicious wine. Sounds about right! The next food and drink festival on the horizon is the Taste of Auckland event taking place on …
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01 November, 2015
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Tane Mahuta – New Zealand’s Giant Kauri Tree
Read moreIf you’re visiting New Zealand, you’ll have lots of opportunities to explore its natural environment. Apart from its beautiful landscapes, there’s one tree that you need to meet. This is not just any ordinary tree but the country’s oldest and most popular and the world’s largest living tree of its kind. The Tane Mahuta is …
02 January, 2015
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Freefall Xtreme – The Vertical Wind Tunnel
Read moreIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Freefall Xtreme, the closest you will come to being Superman this side of the Southern Hemisphere! Fly unattached against a wind speed up to 220kmph for the ultimate thrill and laugh a minute experience. The 20-meter high wind tunnel powered by a V12 diesel engine, …
20 June, 2014
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Visit Great Barrier Island – an untouched wonderland
Read more90km north east of Auckland, to the north of  the Coromandel Peninsula, you will find the tranquil wilderness of Great Barrier Island, a world away from the busyness of city life. Take your choice of ferry or flight to the island and you will find an altered pace of life – dial up internet, minimal …
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18 April, 2014
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Spookers – the ultimate haunted house
Read moreIf you have children, maybe you’ll want to book a babysitter because this is one New Zealand attraction you might not want to bring them to. In fact, if you’re prone to a fright and have squeamy sensibilities yourself, maybe just stay home because Spookers is definitely not for the faint hearted. For those that …
24 December, 2012