Location: Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park South Island, New Zealand If you were to do a Google image search of ‘New Zealand’, it’s inevitable that one of the top 5 photos that turn up is of Milford Sound. Often cited as one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, Milford Sound is located in Read More
Location: McKenzie Region, Canterbury South Island, New Zealand I was slowly making my way further south and knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to see Mt Cook, the country’s tallest peak. Situated in the McKenzie region, about halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown. I opted to explore this part of the country via an organized day Read More
Location: Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand Queenstown was my last proper city-stay in New Zealand. Situated in the southern end of the country, the town is built around Queenstown Bay, an inlet in the Otago Region. It’s known for 2 staples: the Remarkables, the local mountain range and adventure sports. The Lonely Planet describes Queenstown Read More
Location: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Sometimes an experience is so grand, so moving, that words fail to express what you’re feeling.
Location: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Steps: 25,041 (how crazy is that?) Km walked: 10 km Km biked: 12 km Whenever I speak to someone back home about my time in New Zealand, inevitably the following questions comes up: Is New Zealand as beautiful as everyone says? Well, I’ll admit, I struggled with the answer. Read More
Location: Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand Steps: 22,415 (new personal best!) Km walked: 14.35 Ask anyone who’s traveled throughout New Zealand and they’re likely to all say the same thing: the south island is where it’s at! The north island, being closer to the equator and all, is full of beaches and Read More
Location: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua North Island, New Zealand No visit to Rotorua would have been complete without exploring what the city is known for: its thermal activity. And there is no better place to get your fill of it than at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland just outside the city. It’s full of bubbling mud pools, geysers, hot springs Read More
Location: Hobbiton Movie Set, Waikato region North Island, New Zealand Gandalf: I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone. Bilbo: I should think so—in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late Read More
Kaikoura Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand There’s just something about the water. A pull you can’t escape. Likes the waves in the ocean, a sense of peace washes over you. I think I could stay here all day.
Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty North Island, New Zealand New Zealand’s first inhabitants were the Maori, seafarers from the eastern Polynesian islands. These indigenous tribes arrived around 1300 and their culture persists today. 15% of the New Zealand population is Maori; in Rotorua, 40% of the population is Maori. Hence, it is considered one of the Read More