Explore the Viaduct Basin and Wynyard Quarter I love walking around Auckland’s Viaduct Basin and the surrounding area, from the Cloud to Silo Park. It’s one of the best things you can do in Auckland for free. You might want to start at the old Ferry Building at the bottom of Queen Street, as you can get some very nice ice-cream there. As you lick your ice-cream, you can observe the harbour’s comings and goings Read more…
Dunedin is a cool city. Little yet lively, its old (for New Zealand) buildings overlook the spectacular Otago Harbour, embraced by rolling, emerald hills – the rim of an extinct volcano. I recently spent ten days there and had an absolutely brilliant time, so here I have compiled a list of ten things you can do in Dunedin: Sample the nightlife Dunedin has a wonderful and quirky collection of bars that feel decidedly different from the Read more…
I love kayaking. It can be both relaxing and thrilling, depending on where you are and how fast you paddle. It can provide a workout and slow down time. It can give you a whole new perspective on some of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations. You can hire kayaks practically anywhere, and many places have guided tours, although I prefer going at my own pace and exploring. Listed below are ten places in New Zealand Read more…
Kerikeri is a picturesque town in the far north of New Zealand. Surrounded by orchards, vineyards and Victorian history, it’s the perfect base for a relaxed holiday. Here are the ten best things you can do there: Visit the Kerikeri Farmers Market Every Sunday morning, Kerikeri has a wonderful farmers market that showcases some amazing local produce. There’s wine, cheese, nuts, bread, crepes, freshly made blueberry ice-cream and frozen yoghurt, and, of course, lots of Read more…
For a small country, New Zealand exports a lot of people. Here are ten Kiwis that you might not actually have known were Kiwis. (Unless you are a Kiwi, in which case you probably did know.) Russell Crowe Russell Crowe is a bigtime Hollywood actor, best known for playing the gladiator in Gladiator. In New Zealand, he’s famous for being one of the many Kiwis “stolen” by Australia. He’s not Australian – he was denied citizenship Read more…
The Otago Peninsula Right next to the city of Dunedin, yet a whole world away, the Otago Peninsula is one of the most beautiful and romantic places on the planet. Not only does it have dazzling views, gorgeous beaches, a charming settlement and a CASTLE, it is home to the world’s only mainland Royal Albatross colony, as well an abundance of seals and penguins. The place simply blew me away – you absolutely HAVE to Read more…
