Explore NZ Travel Blog

GO Explore fans – we need you! It’s been a couple of years since we last updated our ‘Best Waterfalls in New Zealand’ blog so it’s time for a refresh. We know all of the falls in our top ten are absolute crackers, but we want to hear about the ones we don’t already know […]

Invercargill is the southernmost city in New Zealand (and the world for that matter) and is a great place to include as part of a South Island road trip. It doesn’t get the same attention as places like Queenstown and Wanaka but interest has been steadily increasing in this quaint destination. We thought we’d share […]

Situated in the heart of the South Island, Christchurch is a heritage city home to some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. It is known as an explorers city and is a great gateway to the beautiful views in Banks Peninsula, Canterbury plains and Southern Alps. Whether you are looking to save for an […]

Summary: Top things to do in Akaroa Harbour Cruise to see the world’s smallest dolphin Shamarra Alpacas Banks Peninsula Extinct Volcanic Crater Giants house Pohatu Penguins Walking tracks Barry’s Bay Cheese Akaroa Wineries Akaroa Museum Sea kayak tour Akaroa Lighthouse Try French Cuisine Where is Akaroa? Located on the South Island in the Canterbury Region, […]

Looking for a list of amazing things to do in Nelson? Look no further, you’re in the right place. At the top of the South Island, you’ll find the charming port city of Nelson facing the picturesque Tasman Bay. It’s a place that’s fortunate to be at the doorstep of some stunning natural landscapes, offering […]

Slang is as old as the hills. No matter which country you are visiting, you will always be faced with that awkward situation where you have no idea what someone is talking about. New Zealand is no different. Kiwi slang can be confusing when you first arrive. Knowing your ‘bros’ from your ‘cuzzies’, your hot […]

New Zealand is without a doubt a land of great adventures and there’s no greater adventure than hiking one of the Great Walks of New Zealand. For those who don’t know, the ‘Great Walks’ are the premier walking tracks in NZ that pass through some of the most diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes in the country. […]

Visiting the West Coast on New Zealand’s South Island is a smorgasbord for the eyes, seldom matched anywhere in the world. It’s an area of amazing wildlife, untamed wilderness and mesmerising natural features shaped by the environment over millions of years. Among those features, are two incredible glaciers known as the West Coast’s ‘twin glaciers’ […]