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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand is an extraordinary place to visit for those looking for a wilderness escape like no other. It is a place you can go to fully appreciate the magnificence of nature in so many different ways. With so much to discover and so many things to see and […]

Updated: 17 March 2021 Looking for ideas for things to do in Oamaru? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re travelling in New Zealand’s South Island going from Christchurch to Dunedin (or the other way around) you’ll find a great town on the coast called Oamaru. It’s an awesome place to visit with some […]

There are few things better than a great family ski holiday in New Zealand.  The COVID-19 lockdown has meant that many of us have spent a lot of time with family over the past 2-3 months. A big chunk of that time, however, was cooped up indoors, unable to get out and do the fun […]

Updated: 23 June 2020 The Mount Hutt Ski Field in New Zealand’s South Island is an award-winning ski resort known throughout the country for its great snow, fantastic facilities and the stunning scenery of the Southern Alps. In addition to this, the surrounding area is rich with incredible natural features and has some amazing things […]

As we approach the spring months, it’s not long before you can start to plan your summer holiday. Canterbury is an awesome place to visit during the summer months and Christchurch is a great place to base yourself for exploring the region. Within easy driving distance of Christchurch CBD, you will find a number of […]

If you’re heading to New Zealand any time soon, you’re definitely spoilt when it comes to the opportunity to see some amazing wildlife. Whether you’re on the coast checking out the whales and dolphins or inland hunting for the elusive Kiwi bird, we’ve got some pretty amazing opportunities. One of the best is Willowbank Wildlife […]

New Zealand is an awesome place to live and work. So many people come here on holiday, fall in love with the place and eventually move back here to live and work. But how do you ensure that your move to New Zealand is a success? It can be difficult to capture that holiday magic. […]

Mountain biking, para-gliding and scrambling through war battlements are just a few of the activities on this other-worldly hilltop which separates Christchurch City from Lyttelton Harbour. Sound too good to be true? Read on! Explosive history of the Port Hills Created by the northern rim of the ancient Lyttelton Volcano, the Port Hills are known […]