Bike rides have become ever so popular in recent times, not just to exercise and get out into the great outdoors, but sometimes as a way to holiday and see a travel destination. In Lonely Planet’s latest book, titled “Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand”, there are numerous accounts of bike rides, all…
One of the best ways to see the natural beauty and wonders of our countries is to get out into the great outdoors on a hiking trail. We’ve all probably heard of some of the infamous hiking trails such as: Camino de Santiago through France, Spain and Portugal; The Path of the Gods along the…
One of Australia’s closest neighbours across the ditch (Tasman Sea), is the land of the Kiwi, New Zealand. Because it is so close and has very affordable air fares, I have visited New Zealand on many occasions, and not just to ski the slopes, but to marvel at its splendour. I can give you at…
Last year was a big year for us so we decided to treat ourselves to a relaxing cruise holiday sailing around both the North and South Islands of ‘the land of the long white cloud’, New Zealand. We both love New Zealand, so we were looking forward to seeing a bit more of it. However…
In five weeks time I’m off on a rejuvenating cruise across the ditch to New Zealand. Although I’ve visited New Zealand on numerous occasions there is still a lot of the country, comprising of two islands, that I haven’t seen. On this occasion I’m seeing it aboard a large ocean liner cruising New Zealand from…
with so much conjecture about favourite overseas travel spots I asked 11 other Travel Bloggers for their favourites and this is what they came up with:
Milford Sound on the south west of New Zealand’s South Island, within Fiordland National Park was never going to disappoint.
Queenstown thoroughly earns its title as the adventure town of New Zealand. It is such an upbeat vibrant place with a pandora’s box of fun things to experience.
During our skiing days we would travel by car down to the Snowy Mountain area of New South Wales and ski at either Thredbo or Perisher Ski Resorts. If there wasn’t enough snow the ski resorts would make it so usually there was enough snow to have a passable ski.
From active volcanoes to island sanctuaries, secluded bays, harbours bulging with yachts, and rich Maori culture, the North Island of New Zealand is jam packed with interesting sights and landscapes. And the good news is that it’s only a 3 hour flight from Australia. Check out the latest fabulous flights and prices. The North Island or…