30 GREAT Things New Zealand is Famous and Known for
New Zealand is the land of hobbits, sheep, and volcanoes – just to name a few of the many great things that this incredible country is famous and known for….
The Ultimate Hiking Guide to Tongariro Alpine Crossing in 2023
Welcome to the ULTIMATE hiking guide to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing! Chances are that you’ve found this page because you’re interested in hiking the incredible Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand…
How to Drive in New Zealand with Confidence: 10 Tips for Tourists
New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to go on a road trip! You’ll drive past beautiful scenery of volcanoes, glaciers, and incredible ocean views. Yet,…
A Hiking Guide to Franz Josef Glacier Walk
One of the best things to do on the West Coast of New Zealand’s Southern Alps is to go on the Franz Josef Glacier Walk. While Glenn and I were…
Visiting Wonderful Waiohine Gorge
On New Year’s Day, Glenn and I packed up the car and just started driving. Our road trip around New Zealand’s North island had begun. Little did we know that…
How NOT to Hike Roy’s Peak Track
We went on the famous Roy’s peak hike in Wanaka – and we sort of completely failed! We did make it to the top of Roy’s peak, but we underestimated…
Spotting Seals at the Red Rocks Walk in Wellington
Did you know that a 15-minute drive out of Wellington can take you to a beautiful coastal walk where you’ll find 200 million years of old red rocks and spot…
Hooker Valley Track – The Ultimate Hiking Guide
The Hooker Valley Track is one of New Zealand’s easiest and greatest day hikes. We absolutely loved the few hours we spent on the Hooker Valley Trail – it’s an…