Explore NZ Travel Blog

Looking for the best white water rafting spots in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. New Zealand is well known as a global leader in adventure tourism. One of the main reasons for that is the number of high-adrenaline activities people can do here, one of which is the thrilling, fun and popular […]

New Zealand’s North Island is the entry point for most visitors coming to the country from overseas (or at least it used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic and we are hoping it will be again soon). No matter what trip itinerary you are on, we recommend setting aside at least a week (but more […]

Updated: 20 April 2021 Mountain biking, or MTB as it is often referred to, is one of New Zealand’s most popular sports. Whether you’re a local who loves getting out and exploring your backyard, or you are looking to try something a bit different on a weekend away, New Zealand has some pretty amazing mountain […]

Food glorious food. We don’t know about you, but we love everything about food. Eating it. Talking about it. Talking about eating it. Food takes up at least 87% of our daily conversations in the office and here in New Zealand, we are blessed with an abundance of wonderful and delicious foods. A nation’s food […]

As well as providing a wide range of super-helpful travel resources for anyone planning a trip around New Zealand, we also like to throw in the occasional posts packed full of useless facts! You never know when you might find yourself in a pub quiz wondering just how far it is from the top of […]

New Zealand is well known for our amazing walking and hiking (or tramping as we Kiwis like to call it) opportunities. It’s one of the biggest drawcards, especially to people visiting from overseas. We love hiking so much, we even have a group of nine walks that are known as the Great Walks of New […]

With summer just around the corner, it’s time for us all to get out and explore our beautiful country. With so many amazing things to do here in NZ, it’s a tough call what to do each and every day. Beach, regional park, bungy jump, skydive, geothermal attraction, skiing, golf, surfing…the list goes on! One […]

There are few things better than a great family ski holiday in New Zealand. A family ski holiday is a chance to hit the slopes together, bond, and create memories that’ll last a lifetime. This is the fun stuff you guys missed out on in lockdown and hopefully, you can start to plan for a […]