Gaye Miller - Author

19/02/2024

This was absolutely amazing. Just couldn’t take my eyes away from this fantastic war bird display. Incredible flying

17/02/2024

Art Deco weekend in full swing, Napier, Hawkes Bay

04/02/2024

Oh no! A wine novice in Hawke's Bay wine country. https://wix.to/BKUbplI

31/01/2024

If you love scrumptious food and amazing wine then make sure this is on your to do list for March!

✨ SUMMER F.A.W.C! TICKETS ON SALE NOW ✨

In its 12th year, and the first since being named a Great Wine Capital of the World, Summer F.A.W.C! will run from March 15-24 across various venues in Hawke’s Bay.

Indulge in over 30 gourmet events from Grand Long Lunches to summer sundowners. Celebrating visiting talent, along with our award-winning winemakers, chefs, and local hospitality heroes.

Get in quick to secure your seat at the F.A.W.C! table 🧑‍🍳🥙🍷

Programme ➡️ bit.ly/summer-fawc-2024
Tickets ➡️ www.fawc.co.nz/events

25/01/2024

Have been there many times and it really is an amazing place to see. Children love exploring the boardwalks around the park. I love seeing the beautiful birds that make the park their home.

Embrace the tranquil sunset hues and the gentle whispers of nature at Pekapeka Regional Park 💛

20/01/2024

There’s no better place to enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand’s hospitality than at a farmers market. In partnership with 100% Pure New Zealand, we hit the stalls to find the best in the country.

15/01/2024

Welcome to 2024, new year and new looking website and page.

It's exciting to be sharing New Zealand again with you and I hope that you enjoy the posts over this year.

14/01/2024

Tourists are flocking back to Kaikōura and Hanmer Springs, as the towns rebound from Covid-19 restrictions and the 2016 earthquake.

13/01/2024

This short read includes a great cafe for families and those travelling with their 4 legged friends

You can't beat the Hawke's Bay on a summers day. With temperatures rising to high twenties we ventured out early to enjoy breakfast with friends and get a walk in before it got too hot. Living in Havelock North allowed us to walk to one of our favorite cafes/restaurants Brother (https://www.brotherh...

04/01/2024

If you love to know more about family-friendly travel in New Zealand then please visit our founders website www.gayemiller.com.

Gaye is the author of two NZ family travel books. Has been on national tv and radio. Her articles have appeared in magazines.

Gaye Miller, www.gayemiller.com, is a New Zealand travel writer who shares her passion for the country through her books. She has had her articles published in magazines, appeared on television and on local radio.

15/07/2022

Stunning drive along the Desert Road, heading towards Taupo.

15/07/2022

Long State Highway 2, not too far from Hastings, is the Pekapeka Regional Park.

This restored wetlands is home to a range of native birds and the graceful black swans.

Take the kids, back a picnic and enjoy an easy walk along the boardwalk.

23/03/2022

It has been strange few weeks while writing about travelling around NZ.

The decision to fly Air New Zealand rather than drive from Christchurch to Invercargill came down to two things. First how long it would take to drive? Second, how safe I’d be with COVID around?

I chose to fly because it saved hours of driving and secondly it gave me longer to enjoy Invercargill. It’s also about feeling safe with your choices you make when travelling and I did feel safe flying.

So yes, I did fly and now I’m enjoying a coffee at the lovely The Cheeky Llama Cafe in Queens Park. Did I mention it was 26C when I arrived! Sadly weather changed and now 18C!

23/03/2022

I couldn’t think of a better way to see city than with a tram ride.

The ride took 50 minutes to do the complete circuit. I loved the face that you could get off and on and explore Christchurch Attractions .

Today was over casted so not an ideal day to head up the gondola.

So, the decision was to relax and take the Christchurch Tramway. For those visiting the city it’s a great way of seeing the heart of the city.

Next time it will be the gondola for me.