The New Zealand city of Auckland embraces the great outdoors. Even with winter winds blowing, you can enjoy island hopping, sailing in the harbor, and exploring volcanic craters. But if you’d prefer to shield yourself from the cold, the city has plenty of indoor attractions to keep you warm and entertained. Enjoy all that winter […]
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Scallops are a New Zealand delicacy, and nowhere are these delicious mollusks more celebrated than Whitianga. The small coastal town on the Coromandel Peninsula hosts a Scallop Festival every August. The winter weather puts a chill in the air, but for five days in late August thousands brave the cold to enjoy the annual seafood […]
When too much action is never enough, make sure you add heli-rafting to your New Zealand extreme sports itinerary. // This unique experience, hosted by Queenstown Rafting, combines a high-flying helicopter ride with an adrenalin-packed white-water rafting adventure. Queenstown Rafting offers two heli-rafting trips. The first flies across the Wakatipu Basin and Coronet Peak ski […]
Navigating an unfamiliar foreign city can be a daunting prospect. The Explorer Bus takes the stress out of getting around the New Zealand city of Auckland and is a great way to see the sights. A day pass costs $35 for adults, $15 for children aged between four and 16 years, and $80 for a […]
NOTE 4/23/13-THIS RESTAURANT IS NO LONGER OPERATING, SEE Sky City Restaurants FOR OTHER DINING OPTIONS. If you’re looking for a meal with a view while visiting New Zealand’s popular tourist town Auckland, you’ll find it at The Observatory at Sky City casino. The sky-high restaurant serves up a range of dishes in buffet style, including […]
Those Kiwis are a funny lot. Rather than bemoaning the plight of the old woman who lived in a shoe, they clearly thought it was a good idea! And so they erected The Boot Bed and Breakfast, one of the quirkiest places to stay in New Zealand. You’ll find The Boot Bed and Breakfast in […]
The ultimate souvenir of any vacation is a tattoo, a permanent reminder of the place you have visited and the things you have seen. Many visitors to New Zealand hope to get inked in the traditional Maori style, but there are a few things to consider before you go under the needle. Maori tattoos, or […]
When you think fashion destinations you probably think of Paris, Milan, and New York, right? But those big names are so yesterday. If you want to return home with a swag of stuff no one else is wearing, consider a fashionable shopping spree in Auckland, New Zealand. Many Kiwi labels are making a name for […]
New Zealand is a haven for adventurous young tourists who’d prefer to spend their travel budget on the next big thrill than accommodation. Thankfully the major metropolitan center of Auckland offers plenty of great value hostels for the visitors who’d prefer to save their pennies. YHA Auckland Hostel was called one of the country’s best […]
Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island is regarded as one of the country’s Nine Great Walks. It might not be as imposing as its big brother, the Milford Track, but it’s much more achievable for novice adventurers. In fact, Kiwi explorer Sir Edmund Hillary called the path his favorite in the country. It may […]
