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Best Things to do in Akaroa, New Zealand

Rolling hills surround a coastal town with houses scattered along the shoreline and hills, a calm bay, and boats on the water. Overcast sky adds a muted light to the scene.

Planning a visit to Akaroa? Discover the best things to do in this pretty Banks Peninsula town, including wildlife cruises, walks, the Giant’s House, local food and ideas for a day trip from Christchurch.

Best Things to do in Dunedin New Zealand

The ticket and information counter inside Dunedin Railway Station, featuring decorative archways, tiled walls, and an ornate stairway leading upstairs.

My recent visit to New Zealand included a short stop in Dunedin. We only had …

Things to do on Stewart Island, New Zealand

A pink upright lupin flower in front of a beach on Stewart Island

A few years before I visited Stewart Island, a group of friends spent a few …

Finding the Best Dunedin Street Art

Mural of a giant bearded man wearing a striped outfit, floating among whimsical clouds and playing a guitar, on an urban building wall in Dunedin Street Art.

Dunedin might be known for its Scottish heritage, historic architecture and wildlife, but there’s another …

A 10 Day New Zealand North Island Itinerary

Auckland skyline and harbour in New Zealand. City skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, distant waterfront, and a tall prominent tower; wispy clouds and a gradient sky from blue to orange are in the background.

Planning a New Zealand North Island road trip? If you’ve got ten days to explore, …

Finding the Best Hobbiton Tour from Tauranga

A small, rustic house with a blue circular door and round windows is surrounded by lush green plants and a wooden fence. Stone steps lead to the entrance.

For fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, a visit to Hobbiton …

My Favourite Things about New Zealand

A lush, green field with grazing sheep in the foreground, bordered by trees and a tall hedge, with snow-capped mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

This is a series of posts sharing what I liked best about the countries I …