A lush green island enjoying a warm temperate climate, the North Island is fringed with sparkling harbours and beaches and covered by rugged volcanic mountain ranges, vast forests and a major lake lying at its centre. In a country that is geologically young, there are many geothermal ‘hot spots’ giving rise to geysers, steaming lakes, bubbling mud pools and natural hot springs.
Tickets for Island Rock have just been released, and they will be selling fast! Cruise to Urupukapuka Island for an evening of live music with ‘Northland Battle of the Bands’ winner Sam Bartells & Cover Band ‘Dirty Dozen’ featuring Lisa Crawley.
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If you’re visiting Wellington, one of the hidden treasures you should take the time to visit is the Museum of Wellington City & Sea. It’s an eccentric little gem of a museum crammed with curios, stories and artefacts from Wellington’s rich history.
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Cutters Cove Resort Apartments, on the beachfront at Mount Maunganui, is a wonderful place to unwind.
On arrival you will be greeted by friendly hosts Lyn and Alan, and throughout your stay both will go out of their way to make you feel special.
The luxury apartments have uninterrupted views across the warm and sandy white [...]
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Jumping out of an airplane at 12,000 ft is no mean feat, and I’m about to tackle it!
Ok, I’m not alone. I will be strapped to my Brazilian tandem master, of Taupo Tandem Skydiving, who assures me it’s like a “walk in the park” for him (he’s done thousands of jumps!). Still, it’s of little [...]
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One of the nicest things about visiting Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty is the combination of two of the greatest holiday pleasures: relaxing at the beach and indulging in great food and coffee. There’s no shortage of cafés in Mount Maunganui, from a selection in the main street to beachfront cafés along Marine [...]
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What could be nicer at the end of the day than soaking in a deliciously hot salt water pool? Right at the base of the Mount, by the camping ground at the northern end of Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty, the Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools have long been a popular draw-card. [...]
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I’ve heard so much about the fantastic walk to the top of Mauao – the ‘Mount’ for which this place is named – that I’m really keen to try it, and since I’m staying for the weekend, now is the perfect chance. Saturday morning at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty dawns perfectly [...]
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As usual, fantastic staging complemented the huge selection of incredible art-to-wear pieces. If you’re in Wellington in late September/early October, this is one show you shouldn’t miss. It’s a uniquely kiwi event featuring one-off pieces from artists around the globe, featuring themed sections such as Bizarre Bra, Illuminated Illusions, Man Unleashed and the ever-popular Children’s Section.
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Getting my car from the South Island to the North Island of New Zealand and back again is easy and stress-free with Interislander.
I drove aboard the Interislander ferry at its Picton terminal in Marlborough, parked my car in the vehicle area and from there made my way to the upper deck to relax and enjoy [...]
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If you haven’t already visited the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa on the waterfront in Wellington, you’re in for a treat when you do.
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