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North Island or South Island: Which is better?The North Island is known for its geothermal wonders, and rich Maori cultu...
18/06/2024

North Island or South Island: Which is better?

The North Island is known for its geothermal wonders, and rich Maori culture.

On the other hand, the South Island boasts breathtaking landscapes, with turquoise lakes and snow-capped peaks.

Both islands offer incredible experiences, but if you had to choose just one, which would it be? 🤔

🍇 Discover the World-Class Wineries of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand! Indulge in a wine lover's paradise in the stunning Hawk...
16/06/2024

🍇 Discover the World-Class Wineries of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand!

Indulge in a wine lover's paradise in the stunning Hawke's Bay region, home to over 70 vineyards and wineries.

Known for its warm, Mediterranean climate, Hawke's Bay produces some of New Zealand's finest wines, including acclaimed Syrah, Chardonnay, and Merlot. 🍷

Discover Dunedin, the "Edinburgh of the South,"Take a stroll down Baldwin Street, the world's steepest residential stree...
12/06/2024

Discover Dunedin, the "Edinburgh of the South,"

Take a stroll down Baldwin Street, the world's steepest residential street, and marvel at the city's stunning Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Explore the Otago Peninsula, home to rare wildlife such as the Yellow-eyed Penguin and the Royal Albatross.

Just a short drive from Dunedin, you'll find the mysterious Moeraki Boulders – giant, spherical rocks scattered along the beach, formed over millions of years.

The mysterious Mt. Ngauruho in Tongariro National Park (North Island) was firmly put on the map when it was used as the ...
09/06/2024

The mysterious Mt. Ngauruho in Tongariro National Park (North Island) was firmly put on the map when it was used as the stand-in for the ominous Mount Doom in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

See it for yourself on our epic 18 day In Search of Middle Earth self drive: http://bit.ly/3vV7Xfg

Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is the highest mountain in New Zealand, standing at an impressive 3,724 metres (12,218...
06/06/2024

Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is the highest mountain in New Zealand, standing at an impressive 3,724 metres (12,218 feet) tall.

Located in the Southern Alps on the South Island, Mount Cook is a popular destination for hikers, mountaineers, and nature enthusiasts.

Discover it for yourself on our epic 20 day New Zealand's National Parks motorhome holiday: https://bit.ly/3BaY548

Wow! Just wow! New Zealand truly is the most spectacular place!The beautifully braided Waimakariri River, with the stunn...
02/06/2024

Wow! Just wow! New Zealand truly is the most spectacular place!

The beautifully braided Waimakariri River, with the stunning snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps.

Picture this. You wake slowly to the sound of native birds, step outside your motorhome and breathe a deep breath of cri...
29/05/2024

Picture this. You wake slowly to the sound of native birds, step outside your motorhome and breathe a deep breath of crisp, clean air, and are greeted by awe-inspiring views of majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and lush green valleys.

With a motorhome, you have the convenience of a home on wheels, equipped with comfortable beds, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Park your motorhome at the base of a glacier, soak in a natural hot spring, or spot whales and dolphins off the coast.

Feeling inspired? View our New Zealand motorhome holiday ideas here: https://bit.ly/MotorhomeHolidays

Scattered along Koekohe Beach on the South Island sit the Moeraki Boulders. Known to some as the Stonehenge of New Zeala...
26/05/2024

Scattered along Koekohe Beach on the South Island sit the Moeraki Boulders. Known to some as the Stonehenge of New Zealand, these giant spherical stones stand up to two metres high and weigh several tonnes.

See them for yourself on our unforgettable 12 day South Island motorhome holiday: http://bit.ly/3ESoeFY

Featured Itinerary: In Search of Middle Earth ✈️ A magical 8 day self drive to the landscapes that inspired Peter Jackso...
23/05/2024

Featured Itinerary: In Search of Middle Earth ✈️

A magical 8 day self drive to the landscapes that inspired Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. You’ll visit:

• Hobbiton - tour the home of the Hobbits
• Tongariro National Park – gaze upon Mt Ngauruhoe, a.k.a. Mt Doom
• Wellington - visit the filming locations for Rivendell and the Gardens of Isengard
• Nelson - home to Jens Hansen Gold & Silversmith, designers of the One Ring
• Kawarau Gorge - where the Pillars of the Kings stood on the River Anduin
• Twizel - scene of the epic Battle of Pelennor Fields
• Christchurch - explore Edoras, capital city of the Rohan people

You could also add a helicopter tour over Mt Olympus which was used as the location for the rugged country “South of Rivendell”.

Feeling inspired? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3wre7o0

Lake Tekapo, located on New Zealand's South Island, is a stunning alpine lake known for its remarkably clear turquoise w...
19/05/2024

Lake Tekapo, located on New Zealand's South Island, is a stunning alpine lake known for its remarkably clear turquoise waters.

Surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps, this glacial lake offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere.

One interesting fact about Lake Tekapo is that it is part of the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it an ideal spot for stargazing due to its minimal light pollution.

🔍 Featured Experience: Milford Sound Day Tour & CruiseThis magical cruise takes on a journey through the tranquil waters...
15/05/2024

🔍 Featured Experience: Milford Sound Day Tour & Cruise

This magical cruise takes on a journey through the tranquil waters of Milford Sound, past the surrounding ragged peaks, lush green rainforests and cascading waterfalls.

With spectacular landscape like this, plus the chance to spot the incredible wildlife that call the Sound home - seals, dolphins, penguins and whales - it’s easy to see why Rudyard Kipling described Milford Sound as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”.

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3y8zhaD

This is a tough one! Which New Zealand city is your favourite and why? 🤔
12/05/2024

This is a tough one! Which New Zealand city is your favourite and why? 🤔

Famous a symbol of hope and perseverance, a small willow tree, known simply as “That Wanaka Tree”, sprouts defiantly fro...
08/05/2024

Famous a symbol of hope and perseverance, a small willow tree, known simply as “That Wanaka Tree”, sprouts defiantly from Lake Wanaka, Otago.

See it for yourself on our 20 day New Zealand's National Parks motorhome holiday. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3BaY548

Located 20 miles southeast of Rotorua, the otherworldly geothermal Champagne Pool at Wai-o-Tapu was formed over 900 year...
05/05/2024

Located 20 miles southeast of Rotorua, the otherworldly geothermal Champagne Pool at Wai-o-Tapu was formed over 900 years ago. It gets its name from its bubbling waters which resemble those found in champagne. 🍾

See it for yourself on our 5 day North Island Natural Wonders road trip itinerary: http://bit.ly/3BccNqy

Known for its mesmerising turquoise water and stunning mountain backdrop, Lake Tekapo is also famous for its stunning se...
02/05/2024

Known for its mesmerising turquoise water and stunning mountain backdrop, Lake Tekapo is also famous for its stunning seasonal display of Lupin that bloom along its shores from around Mid November until the end of December.

See it for yourself on our epic 20 day New Zealand’s National Parks motorhome holiday: https://bit.ly/3BaY548

Said to have been formed over 16,000 years ago, the iconic Lion Rock of Piha Beach, North Island sits prominently on the...
28/04/2024

Said to have been formed over 16,000 years ago, the iconic Lion Rock of Piha Beach, North Island sits prominently on the coastline surrounded by the area’s famous blacksand beaches.

See it for yourself on our Waitakere Wilderness Experience day tour: http://bit.ly/3BCFnTl

Fiordland National Park, located in the southwest corner of New Zealand's South Island, is known for its stunning landsc...
24/04/2024

Fiordland National Park, located in the southwest corner of New Zealand's South Island, is known for its stunning landscapes, including the famous Milford Sound.

Milford Sound is a fjord located within the national park, and is known for its towering mountains, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

It is often considered one of the most beautiful places in the world.

See it for yourself on our intimate 10 day Ultimate South Island small group tour: http://bit.ly/3DqEw9p

Every year from November through December, stunningly colourful lupins transform the landscape of the South Island.See t...
21/04/2024

Every year from November through December, stunningly colourful lupins transform the landscape of the South Island.

See them for yourself on our 11 day South Island Experience self drive holiday. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3Dtl9go

The magical Archway Islands - the spectacular sea stacks located off the coast of Wharariki Beach, the South Island’s mo...
18/04/2024

The magical Archway Islands - the spectacular sea stacks located off the coast of Wharariki Beach, the South Island’s most northernmost point.

See them for yourself on our epic 20 day New Zealand's National Parks motorhome holiday: http://bit.ly/3BaY548

Kaikoura, on New Zealand’s South Island, is famous for its extraordinary whale watching, but equally impressive are its ...
14/04/2024

Kaikoura, on New Zealand’s South Island, is famous for its extraordinary whale watching, but equally impressive are its other residents - fur seals.

There are two main locations, the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and the Ohau Point Colony, which are home to hundreds of native fur seals. The best bit - you’re likely to see dolphins and humpbacks on your way!

Feeling inspired? Check out this amazing 12 day motorhome itinerary which takes you to Kaikoura and 6 other incredible South Island highlights: http://bit.ly/3ESoeFY

Known to locals as ‘The Redwoods’, the 5,600 hectare Whakarewarewa Forest is a playground for mountain bikers, walkers a...
10/04/2024

Known to locals as ‘The Redwoods’, the 5,600 hectare Whakarewarewa Forest is a playground for mountain bikers, walkers and hikers set amongst the magnificent towering Californian Redwoods of Rotorua.

Feeling inspired? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3GN8jvb

The fantastic view from the jetty at Lake Rotoiti - one of 16 lakes in Nelson Lakes National Park on the South Island.In...
07/04/2024

The fantastic view from the jetty at Lake Rotoiti - one of 16 lakes in Nelson Lakes National Park on the South Island.

Inspired? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3V7CO32

Tongaporutu Beach on the North Island offers irresistible rock archways, sea stacks and coastal caves, and marries these...
04/04/2024

Tongaporutu Beach on the North Island offers irresistible rock archways, sea stacks and coastal caves, and marries these with exceptional views of mystical Mount Taranaki.

Inspired? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3AjLCui

✈️ Featured Itinerary: Feathers & Footprints Starting in Auckland on the North Island, this perfectly planned self drive...
31/03/2024

✈️ Featured Itinerary: Feathers & Footprints

Starting in Auckland on the North Island, this perfectly planned self drive holiday takes you on an epic journey in search of New Zealand’s native birdlife - including kiwis, albatross, penguins and more.

Highlights include:

• Kapiti Island overnight experience
• Kaikoura Albatross encounter
• Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
• Plus a Doubtful Sound overnight cruise

With stays in exceptional boutique accommodation and with incredible nature inspired experiences included, this is an unforgettable itinerary that is perfect for budding bird-watchers, or expert ornithologists alike.

Inspired? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3G4Xa8D

In a land known for its geothermal activity, mountains and glaciers, you'd be forgiven for not expecting to find sand du...
27/03/2024

In a land known for its geothermal activity, mountains and glaciers, you'd be forgiven for not expecting to find sand dunes. However, that is exactly what you will find at the northern end of Ninety Mile Beach on the North Island.

Te P**i Sand Dunes, also known as the Giant Sand Dunes, stretch for over 6 miles, with some dunes reaching over 400ft in height. 😲

Feeling Inspired? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3QIvTuv

Fox Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, South Island is 8.1 miles of ever-transforming terrain which descends...
24/03/2024

Fox Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, South Island is 8.1 miles of ever-transforming terrain which descends from the Southern Alps into temperate rainforest.

It is said to be one of the most accessible glaciers in the world and is filled with ice caves aching to be explored.

Feeling inspired? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DqEw9p

Accessible via a man-made tunnel, carved through the rugged sandstone cliffs of Dunedin, Tunnel Beach is best described ...
21/03/2024

Accessible via a man-made tunnel, carved through the rugged sandstone cliffs of Dunedin, Tunnel Beach is best described as Cathedral Cove’s lesser-known, but equally attractive cousin.

The tunnel was created in the 1870s by John Cargill, son of Otago settlement founder William, as a place that his family could bathe in private.

Feeling inspired? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Dtl9go

The unusual Hot Water Beach, set on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, gets its name not from the temperature o...
17/03/2024

The unusual Hot Water Beach, set on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, gets its name not from the temperature of the sea, but from the hot springs that sit below the beach that filter up through the sand at low tide. The water temperature can reach an amazing 64°C.

Dig yourself a hole and enjoy a relaxing soak!

Feeling inspired? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3RKE3n7

Featured Itinerary: New Zealand Grand Tour ✈️ This epic 14 day adventure starts in Auckland and takes you on a mesmerisi...
13/03/2024

Featured Itinerary: New Zealand Grand Tour ✈️

This epic 14 day adventure starts in Auckland and takes you on a mesmerising journey through the Land of the Long White Cloud, past snowy mountains, glistening lakes and beautiful National Parks. You’ll visit:

• Coromandel Peninsula - discover the iconic rock archway of Cathedral Cove
• Rotorua - marvel at the geothermal geysers, mud pools and crystal springs
• Nelson - meet the fur seal colonies of Abel Tasman National Park
• Franz Josef - discover the glistening Franz Josef and Fox glaciers
• Te Anau - from where you can cruise the mystical Milford Sound

Flying into Auckland, you could also add a stopover in Dubai or Singapore.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3rk4XXL

Head to Bennett's Bluff Lookout for incredible views across Lake Wakatipu towards the Humboldt Mountains and Pikirakatah...
10/03/2024

Head to Bennett's Bluff Lookout for incredible views across Lake Wakatipu towards the Humboldt Mountains and Pikirakatahi / Mount Earnslaw.

Inspired? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ApZtQp

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