Julie Scanlon from Kidspot continues her five-day family road trip from Wellington to Taupo. After a great night’s rest, we decided to head out and see more of Napier. 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....
Julie Scanlon from Kidspot continues her five-day family road trip from Wellington to Taupo. After a fabulous night’s rest, we farewelled our hosts and set off to explore more of Rotorua. Skyline Rotorua This city is absolutely packed with family friendly attractions, but one not to miss is Skyline Rotorua. The gondola ride up Mount...
Located on the North Island’s South Taranaki Bight, the focal point for most visitors to the city is Te Awa o Whanganui – also known as the Whanganui River. Outdoor adventures await, along with a vibrant cultural scene. The incredibly diverse architecture gives Whanganui, also spelled Wanganui, its own unique identity – one that the...
Three hours’ drive from Melbourne along what’s known as the Shipwreck Coast, this pretty seaside village has a rich maritime history and a laid-back whimsical vibe. In 2012 Port Fairy was voted the world’s most liveable community, and there’s a rhythm to life here that rolls with the ocean swells. The shady tree-lined streets are...
Wanting a mini family getaway and looking for Easter weekend ideas? Take the stress out of searching for the perfect time away with seven easy road trips you can conquer these Easter holidays. Go on, get out there and ready for packing! Don’t forget to book your stay at ChoiceHotels.com. P.S. click on the sub-headings...
Awaken the inner adventurer in you at one of the most breathtaking locations in the country, Halls Gap. Rock climbing, abseiling, cycling and bush walking all await you in the heart of the Grampians National Park. Here’s 5 things you need to know about Halls Gap for your next short break itinerary. The Adventure...
If you’re feeling the stress of city living and are in need of a short break away, you won’t find a more relaxing environment than the south coast of NSW. For those looking for a quick road trip, Wollongong and Kiama offer great solutions to recharging the batteries. After more of an adventure? Keep on...
Here’s what you’re going to do: grab your girls and go for an epic short break while listening to our ‘Ultimate Girls Weekend Road Trip’ Playlist! From The Bangles to Britney, ChoiceHotels.com brings you the classics to sing your heart out during the car ride. 1 – …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears This song is probably...
Music is an integral part of every road trip – you don’t want to sit in silence for the entire drive do you? We’ve come up with a rockin’ playlist that is sure to get everybody in the car jammin’ along and make the time fly right by. Some great classics included in this list are:...
Ever wondered, in between sniffles, what the word sad means? Well, in some avenues of psychology, it stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder – a fancy term for severe cases of those pesky winter blues. Why is this relevant? Australia’s picturesque autumn days are slowly being replaced with seemingly perpetual rain, bone-aching chills and grey expanses...
