Banks Peninsula is a peninsula of volcanic origin on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Banks Peninsula is one of New Zealand’s most unique landforms. With endless hills, bays and hidden bush, this is Nature’s Playground right on Christchurch’s doorstep. Banks Peninsula was formed over six Read More
Akaroa is a small town on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand, situated within a harbour of the same name. Akaroa is a beautiful harbour-side town with charming colonial architecture remnant of the French and British settlers who founded the area. Drive across Read More
Lake Pukaki is the largest of three roughly parallel alpine lakes running north–south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin on New Zealand’s South Island. Why is Lake Pukaki so blue? The glacial feed to the lakes gives them a distinctive blue colour, created by glacial flour, the extremely Read More
Located on the Arthur’s pass drive, the Castle Hill Rocks New Zealand are one of the many amazing geological wonders of the country, and one of my favorites. It is a place of Natural, historical and cultural value. And walking around those giant rock formation is so much fun! The Read More
The Remarkables are a mountain range and skifield in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. Located on the southeastern shore of Lake Wakatipu, the range lives up to its name by rising sharply to create an impressive backdrop for the waters. The range is clearly visible from the Read More
The Routeburn Track is a multi-day hike from Glenorchy to the Divide in the South Island of New Zealand and is 33 km long, crossing through both Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. While the Routeburn Track may be a shorter multi-day hike, it has some of the biggest scenery Read More
Named for Mt Aspiring, one of New Zealand’s highest peaks, Mount Aspiring National Park is a dreamland of mountains, glaciers, river valleys and alpine lakes. It is in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, north of Fiordland National Park, situated in Otago and Westland regions. The Read More
The Mueller Hut Track is located in Mt Cook National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. From the grueling ascent to the jaw dropping views, it is a hike that has it all. If you are headin to New Zealand anytime soon and think you are up for Read More
The Clay Cliffs are located approximately 10 km west of the little town of Omarama in New Zealand. The Clay Cliffs are a stark sight – tall pinnacles separated by narrow ravines. These otherworldly formations are made up of layers of gravel and silt, originally formed by the flow from Read More
Paradise is a rural locality in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. It lies on the eastern side of the Dart River at the head of Lake Wakatipu, Aclose to the settlement of Glenorchy. What is a trip to Paradise like? Well, there’s a scenic drive, Read More
We all know about Milford Sound, Mount Taranaki and the Bay of Islands, but what about the Kiwi treasures that don’t make the headlines? Waimangu Volcanic Valley near Rotorua is one of them. Its 4km walking trail passes the largest hot spring in the world, dramatic geysers and an enormous Read More
Situated between Taupo & Rotorua on the banks of the Waikato River (Lake Ohakuri) lies The Hidden Valley of Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park. Off the beaten tourist track it is at once breath-taking in its beauty, and yet spine – chilling in the might of its unbridled subterranean Read More