New Zealand is a country renowned for its natural beauty – mountains and volcanoes, coastline and beaches, waterfalls, glaciers and simply breathtaking landscapes. In this post we would like to share our pick of Top 20 places to visit in New Zealand’s South Island.
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Best of the Coromandel in two days
Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand is famous for its golden sand beaches, marine reserves, forest walks and breathtaking coastlines. In this post we would like to share how to see the Best of the Coromandel in two days.
15 Best One Day Trips from Auckland
Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand. There are many things to see and do in and around the city. In this post we are going to share 15 Best One Day Trips from Auckland. We are including lots of pics – so that you can get a glance at the places and to make it easier for you to choose which ones to visit.
20+ Volcanoes to see in Auckland
The biggest city in New Zealand – Auckland – is built on a volcanic field and there are approximately 50 volcanoes within the city area. These volcanoes define Auckland’s unique landscape – not only hills and volcanic cones, but also some of the city lakes are of volcanic origin. Here is our top pick of 20+ Volcanoes to see in Auckland.
5 Best Waterfalls near Auckland
There are many scenic waterfalls all over New Zealand, and in this post we collected 5 Best Waterfalls near Auckland based on our experience.
Karangahake Gorge – gold mining and scenic walks
Karangahake Gorge is a beautiful place to visit on the North Island of New Zealand. Located south of Coromandel Peninsula, Karangahake Gorge region offers some of the best historical trails, former gold mining sites, gorgeous waterfalls and scenic nature walks.
Visiting The Hobbiton in Middle Earth
Ever wanted to visit The Shire and see a real village where little Tolkien’s creatures – hobbits – live? Well, you can! As real as it gets The Hobbiton in Middle Earth is open to visitors all year round. Read on everything you need to know about Visiting The Hobbiton in Middle Earth.
Survivor’s guide to managed isolation in New Zealand
During the Covid-19 there are strict border restrictions and rules in New Zealand. People arriving in New Zealand are required to spend at least two weeks in a managed isolation or quarantine facility. Here you can read about managed isolation on arrival in New Zealand by a family who survived it.