Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

One of my favourite walks in New Zealand is on the Coromandel Peninsula, Cathedral Cove. If you are arriving from Auckland, it's about a 2.5-hour drive that is well worth a weekend away. Get your...

Ten Highlights of South Island, New Zealand

Taking a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand was one of our favourite travel experiences. From breath-taking scenery to amazing wildlife, not to mention the friendly (and sometimes...

Exploring Russell

Russell, also known as Kororareka in the early 19th century, was the first permanent European settlement and port in New Zealand. It is situated in the Bay of Islands, in the far north of the North...

Where to See Lupins on the South Island

If you've seen pictures of New Zealand, you've probably seen fields of lupins in bloom. These pink, purple, and yellow flowers pop up by the thousands in the summer, dotting the countryside with...

Exploring Hobbiton Movie Set

If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit you can't go to New Zealand and not go to the Hobbiton movie set. For me, it was a dream come true and a very emotional day as well. Here how...

Hiking Mt. Manaia

Our first stop on our trip to New Zealand was the beautiful town of Whangarei. Whangarei is a city in the Northland region of the North Island. We decided to stay in Whangarei because of its...