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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.

Dunedin might not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a trip …

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 …

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 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 …

South Island

Best Things to do in Akaroa, New Zealand

Best Things to do in Dunedin New Zealand

Things to do on Stewart Island, New Zealand

Finding the Best Dunedin Street Art

My Favourite Things about New Zealand