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: Wellington, North Island, New Zealand Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city! Located at the south-western tip of the North Island, it has the unique distinction of being known as the world’s windiest city! And with wind, comes rain! Luckily, it rained when I arrived and when I left and stayed dry, thought overcast, Read More