Today is Friday, and after making the most of my time in Queenstown, I’m nursing a slight hangover from the night before and the last thing I want to do this morning is jump off AJ Hackett’s Kawarau Bridge!
But I’m booked in to do the bungy jump, and the crew are expecting me to [...]

There is no doubt that Queenstown and Wanaka in Otago are in a stunning part of New Zealand. Whether you’re into action-packed adventures or just wanting to relax and absorb the scenery in this, the Southern Lakes region, you won’t be bored.
Every time I visit Queenstown, I’m in awe of its beauty, surrounded as it [...]

A lover of horses, I was in my element when I arrived at Backcountry Saddle, situated in the Cardrona Valley between Wanaka and Queenstown in the South Island. With Backcountry Saddle you can experience the rugged landscape of the Cardrona Valley all year round, and the treks around the Mount Cardrona Station plateau under the Cardrona Ski Area are a real treat.

Napier is a pretty happening town in general, but the Ahuriri area – tucked discretely around the other side of Bluff Hill – is particularly so! Here you’ll find a cluster of upmarket bars and restaurants, along with quaint little B&Bs, and high quality hotel and apartment accommodation, all in a charmingly historic area bordered [...]

I am so looking forward to getting back to Queenstown! After the long drive and plenty of hard work, I’m planning to sit back and chill out at Onsen Hot Pools in Arthurs Point.

Heading back from Northland to Auckland today, I decide to take a detour off the main highway to check out the east coast beaches south of Whangarei. I’ve heard a lot of people talk about Mangawai Heads and the surrounding region of Bream Bay – I get the feeling it’s a popular holiday home spot for [...]