Tag: Weekend Ideas

The Bay of Islands in New Zealand's far north is one of the most spectacular areas in an already beautiful country. Literally hundreds of beaches dot the coastline, and just a few hour's drive from Auckland, it makes an ideal weekend getaway. For the impa

Nelson is one of New Zealand's sunniest locations, a town full of creative people enjoying the lifestyle befitting such a stunning region.

Lake Taupo is about the same size as Singapore. It is a truly spectacular place to visit, with many activities, from enjoying the beauty of the outdoors for free, to joining organised tours and attractions.

The Bay of Plenty embraces 259 km of open coastline stretching from the Coromandel Peninsula in the west to Cape Runaway in the east, with several large islands in the bay, including the active marine volcano at White Island 49 km off the coast of Whakata

If you are lucky enough to stay somewhere close to Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, you may well find yourself never tiring of the ever-shimmering, changing light across the lake. Legend has it that the light alters with every heartbeat of the sleeping giant

If you are looking for something wonderful to do, pack a picnic and take the family to catch the ferry for a day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island wildlife sanctuary.

You can walk onboard a SeaLink ferry as a foot passenger or take your car too. Taking your car means no parking fuss, no hauling bags or arranging island transport. It's all very easy.