New Zealand

Here’s the things we did right and some of the things we wish we’d done differently.

When most people think of skiing New Zealand they probably immediately think of places like The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone and Cardrona. There’s no doubt, these ski fields are amazing, but there’s another one you may not have heard about that actually offers incredible ski fields too. Mt Hutt is located a little over […]

So, you’re planning a winter escape to Wanaka? First things first, I’m insanely jealous – please take me with you. New Zealand is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year, but I have to say, Wanaka really takes the cake when it comes to picture-perfect destinations. Not just that, the locals are […]

With one-third of the country considered protected national parks, New Zealand is a hiker’s paradise. With mountain ranges so ruggedly beautiful that they have inspired the career paths of some of the world’s most esteemed mountaineers, rivers so blue that they will have you questioning if someone has run amok with a paintball gun, and landscapes […]

The moment you round the corner and catch the first glimpse of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains, it’s hard not to take a sharp breath in and exclaim, “Wow!” It’s just such a beautiful area and one of my favourite spots in New Zealand. It’s a little more quiet, you see, away from the […]

There are a lot of reasons to fall in love with Queenstown. The stunning Southern Alps, snow-capped, jutting out of the earth, taking on different colours throughout the day. The unique energy of the busy little city centre, fuelled by a rotating roster of backpackers and young locals who love it so much they don’t […]

When most people think of skiing New Zealand they probably immediately think of places like The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone and Cardrona. There’s no doubt, these ski fields are amazing, but there’s another one you may not have heard about that actually offers incredible ski fields too. Mt Hutt is located a little over […]

Without a doubt, Wanaka is my favourite place in New Zealand. I love the relaxed, calm vibe that welcomes you – as soon as you arrive you can’t help but feel at ease, as though you’ve stepped through the pages of a book into a beautiful, magical place. The locals of Wanaka are a big […]

When it comes to natural beauty few places compare to New Zealand. I mean, honestly, it’s so beautiful it kind of makes my eyes hurt and I kind of find myself driving along saying, “Wow, look at that,” over and over. New Zealand is a magical wonderland and also happens to be home to some incredible […]