Oceania – The water continent

Aotearoa is famous for its spectacular landscapes, from lofty mountains and stunning glaciers, to breathtaking beaches and blue lakes. It’s no surprise the indigenous people had named New Zealand “The Land of the Long White Cloud”. As home of the Adventure Capital of the World (Queenstown) and the birthplace of commercial bungee jumping, the country has loads […]

Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau in Māori), the largest city in Aotearoa New Zealand, is packed with things to see and do whether you like to enjoy the city or explore the wild outdoors. It can offer the best of both worlds. As such, it appeals to all kinds of travellers – young or old, adventurous or romantic. Whether you’re

Whether you are looking for a pint or two, a glass of wine, a prime steak, or some hot chips, classic Auckland pubs have got you covered.  With a raft of options, New Zealand’s pub culture is incredibly alive and wide-ranging – you will never run out of options as there’s something for everybody’s taste

Auckland is a coastal city with a mild climate, famous for experiencing “four seasons in one day”. Thus, despite the picturesque sunny images you usually see of Auckland, it rains here around 180 days a year. Kiwis are not bothered by it. As a matter of fact, they have found ways to enjoy both the

While Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch are the biggest cities in New Zealand, Little Queenstown attracts more than 3 million visitors each year. These tourists come for the city’s world-class snowboarding and skiing, as well as unique and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities on land, water, and air. Though widely considered the “Adventure Capital of the World”, there is more to

Auckland is replete with options when it comes to all kinds of activities. However, you might feel the need to escape the city from time to time. That is perfectly fine since you have many options. Whether you want to escape for a long weekend or wish to embark on that long-awaited road trip, 3

The City of Auckland has earned its reputation as one of the best places to live in. It is most notable for its wonderful day hikes, gorgeous beaches, and other natural wonders. But when the sun sets, it doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun. The city is equally fun at night as it is during

Many people don’t know this but when you look at the map, the city of Auckland is almost a whole island by itself. As a matter of fact, the strip of land that connects Auckland to the North Island at the Ōtāhuhu suburb is narrow enough for ancient Maoris to carry their boats across it. This

When in Auckland, a visit to the West Coast and its beautiful Waitakere bush walks is an experience you can’t afford to miss. It’s the best way to take advantage of the city’s proximity to natural landscapes and lush rainforest. The Waitakere Ranges National Park spans 16,000 hectares of beautifully preserved natural features that include

Aotearoa is a haven for outdoor adventure lovers and some of the best hikes are in the South Island of New Zealand. With spectacular natural landscapes, astonishing national parks and reserves, dramatic mountain ranges, vast wilderness and farmlands, and rugged coastlines, you will never run out of things to see and explore. With that said,