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Dunedin is awesome. There are so many things to do in Dunedin that it was our hardest task this week to narrow this list of things to do in Dunedin down to just 11. No matter the time of year, Dunedin is such a fun place to visit. Whilst Queenstown takes all the accolades as […]

Queenstown is a fantastic destination in its own right but it’s also a great place to base yourself to enjoy some of the best scenic drives in the country. We thought we’d share our favourite 8 scenic drives from Queenstown for you to include in your bucket list of drives to do in New Zealand. […]

Summary: The Top 12 Things To Do In Wellington at Night Craft Beer Trail Maori cuisine at Hiakai Restaurant Sleepover at Wellington Zoo Space Place at Carter Observatory Mount Victoria Sunset Wellington Night Market Time Cinema Nostalgic Film Counter Culture Board Game Cafe Comedy Clubs Live Music Gig Zealandia by Night Glow Worm Tunnel at […]

Summary: 14 Things to do in Auckland on a Rainy Day Art Galleries Theatre Bowling Putt-Putt Cinema VR Experience Escape Room Go Karting Karaoke Indoor Rock Climbing Trampolining Snow Planet Ice Skating Laser Tag Bad weather days suck. They’re cold and wet, and they make you feel like you should have just stayed in bed.  […]

New Zealand is often referred to as the adventure Capital of the world, and this is true all year round. With natural beauty on both the North and South Island, you can explore incredible lakes, snow capped mountains and hot springs in summer and winter. The Taupo region has all the winter activities; from Skiing […]

If you’re ever stuck in a pub quiz wondering which are the biggest cities in New Zealand, wonder no longer! In this post, we take a close look at the five biggest cities in New Zealand and discover some of the amazing things to do in our biggest cities. In case the quiz question asks […]

New Zealand is blessed with many things but one of the highlights for visitors and locals alike is the wildlife in New Zealand. From the sky to the ocean, the trees to the pastures, New Zealand wildlife is abundant wherever you go and the balance between the flora and fauna in New Zealand is one […]

You might know Wellington as the capital of New Zealand, or maybe as the Windy City. We know Wellington as a beautiful city that is also a great place to embark on some wicked day trips. We’ve put together a list of some of our top places to visit, all within 3 hours’ drive (or […]