Last month I visited Arrowtown and Wanaka for the first time. All for work but it was hard to miss the amazing scenery and even in meetings, spectacular views were found from almost every office window. Arrowtown is a charming riverside town steeped in gold mining history. Well-preserved cute cottages and overhanging shop fronts …
Start spreading the news: nine days isn’t a long time and if you’re in one of the world’s best cities its barely enough time to scratch the surface. About a month ago I packed my bags and left behind shaky, miserable wintry Wellington for the bustling streets of Manhattan in New York City. Those nine …
I’m not sure if these places are well known to Aucklanders or not, but as an out of towner there are a few things I always recommend to people travelling to New Zealand’s biggest city. Most recently I stayed in Parnell and I was impressed at the number of choices along Parnell Road for brunch, …
Whilst in Taupo recently our group decided on a round of golf so visited the Taupo i-SITE for some local information. I was pleasantly surprised to find four 18 hole golf courses all an easy drive from the Taupo township. Taupo Golf Club is situated on Centennial Drive, a 5 minute drive north east of the …
Great Lake Taupo has long been a family favorite for weekend excursions. Not only is the Great Lake Taupo region bursting with activities to keep every member of the family active and busy, it also satisfies everyone’s hunger by offering some of the best regional and international cuisine available anywhere in New Zealand. There’s no …
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could explore the whole of New Zealand without breaking your budget? New Zealand has plenty of activities that are worth paying for but as they say, the best things in life are free. Situated right in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Great Lake Taupo is one of the …
My best buddy and I share a not-so-guilty magpie tendency to collect second hand ‘upcycled’ furniture and art. Our homes are happily full of super eco, quirky retro ‘conversation pieces’ that we know our hubby’s are secretly proud of, despite them saying otherwise! A few months ago we decided to make a roadtrip of it …
Brunch is a dish best eaten lazy. Otherwise, let’s face it, you would have gotten up earlier and it would be breakfast. Auckland is full of great options for brunch so if you manage to haul yourself out of bed then here are some options you really should try.
Need a break and love a seaside getaway? Forget saving for a Rarotongan Island holiday, a tropical paradise is only a 3.5 hour drive away (from Auckland) and with discount domestic flights coming up so frequently, a trip to Paihia in the gorgeous Bay of Islands can be very affordable. My partner and I flew …
