Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and third largest in the country. A visit to Christchurch offers visitors a diverse range of things to do in the city itself, but it is also an excellent gateway to the incredible surrounding area. There are lots of day trips from Christchurch you can … Read more
This is part two in a series of posts about driving New Zealand’s South Island. Don’t forget to check out part one, driving from Christchurch to Marlborough. And if you’re looking for more of what to see and do in Marlborough itself, you can check out these posts: Leaving Picton or Blenheim in the Marlborough … Read more
New Zealand’s spectacular South Island is on the bucket list of many travellers all over the world. I’ve taken many trips over the pond to visit what is one of my favourite parts of the world and I want you to discover it for yourself too! So I’ve put together this two week New Zealand South … Read more
A visit to New Zealand wouldn’t be complete without a visit to some of its best wineries. And while we love taking a guided day trip through a wine region and think it’s such a luxurious experience, tours can sometimes be costly and overpriced. So to save ourselves the hefty tour cost on our recent trip … Read more
The Catlins is the most southerly region of the New Zealand South Island and is an adventure and outdoor lovers paradise. As part of the Southern Touring Route, The Catlins offers incredible scenery to boot, as well as many fun things to see and do including walks, watersports and wildlife spotting. As someone who isn’t a big … Read more