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Ready to turn the dream escape into reality? New Zealand is waiting for you this spring. Filled with attractions that will fill your cup, our relaxing New Zealand road trip itinerary from the North Island to the South Island guides you through an awe-inspiring getaway of tranquillity and wonder. Wind your way through spectacular landscapes,...
Ready for an adventure like no other? Hit the road on an unforgettable day trip in New Zealand. From snow-capped peaks to pristine beaches, New Zealand is a paradise for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. While you could easily spend weeks exploring every corner of this spectacular country, there’s nothing quite like the spontaneous thrill...
Christchurch is renowned as New Zealand’s ‘garden city’, with no fewer than 700 civic parks and recreational spaces to enjoy. Whittling that number down to the must-see parks and gardens is no mean feat, but here are a handful of highlights that should be on every visitor’s itinerary. Book your stay in Christchurch with Choice...
Napier has an incredible collection of Art Deco buildings, and attracts architecture and design enthusiasts from all over the world. Much of the city was rebuilt in the popular Art Deco style following the devastating earthquake of 1931. Each year the city celebrates its architectural heritage with an Art Deco festival. Fabulous food and fine...
Palmerston North is one of the North Island’s most understated, but thoroughly charming regional cities. Situated just on two hours’ drive north of Wellington, and nestled between the Tararua and Ruahine mountain ranges, Palmerston North (known to locals simply as ‘Palmy’) parcels up the delights of a country town with all the amenities of a small...
When tripping the North Island, a jaunt up to Northland feels like a South Pacific mini-break. The weather and foliage is seductively sub-tropical and the sun-kissed beaches are absurdly gorgeous. Northland’s thriving capital Whangarei is a city of adventure, culture and natural beauty, and has much to offer visitors. Here are just some of the reasons...
As Aotearoa New Zealand’s most southerly city, Waihōpai Invercargill is frequented by visitors keen to explore the captivating wilderness areas of the very south. They include Stewart Island, Fiordland National Park and the Southern Scenic Route. However, the city and its surrounding areas have much to offer in their own right and spending a few days in Invercargill is a great way to...
The Square The Square is the city’s central recreational hub, and someone happened to mention to us that it was currently home to a temporary ice rink! As the kids had never been ice skating before, they were keen to give it a go. There were plenty of ‘Bambi legs’ at first, but they soon...
National Aquarium of New Zealand A visit to the vast National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade kept us busy for a couple of hours. It’s an awesome attraction for both kids and adults, and has an amazing array of fish, reptiles and aquatic creatures. We found Dory (which seems to be a regular...
