New Zealand may not have much history, but what it does have can be fascinating. Since moving to New Zealand, I’ve been to many different historical places, from museums to heritage sites. The following list features the places that have really stuck in my memory. That means they must be Read more…
New Zealand certainly isn’t short of beautiful gardens. It has so many that a ‘top ten’ list would be quite impossible to write. Instead, here’s a list of ten gardens that I thought were really nice. Each one would make a lovely addition to any trip around New Zealand. 1) Read more…
Looking for a relaxed holiday in the New Zealand of the good old days? You could spend a few days in Taranaki. Taranaki, or ‘the Naki’, is a beautifully green region of the North Island, jutting out into the wild Tasman Sea. It’s dominated by a stunning, snow-capped volcano and Read more…
New Zealand is a very outdoorsy nation. Bush walks are a big thing. The Department of Conservation maintains nine ‘Great Walks’ in different places around the country, but they all take a few days to do. I like walks I can do in less than a day. Happily, New Zealand Read more…
I’m a huge fan of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films. Living in New Zealand, I’ve visited a great many of the filming locations. Frankly, they’re worth seeing even if you’re not a Lord of the Rings fan – their sheer beauty is unsurpassed. People from all over globe flock to them, and Read more…
Every country has its slang – its silly words and phrases that make absolutely no sense to outsiders – and New Zealand is no exception. Here’s a list of ten of the silly words and phrases that Kiwis say, of which I had to hastily make sense when we emigrated from England, Read more…
If you’re planning on coming to New Zealand for a self-drive holiday, or you want to buy a campervan in New Zealand, this is a list you need to read. Here are ten things you should know about driving in New Zealand: New Zealand has a lot of unsealed roads. Read more…
New Zealand is a country made up of islands, which means there’s a beach in every direction. Choosing the ‘Top 10 Best New Zealand Beaches’ was difficult to say the least. In the end, I largely ignored popular opinion and went with my heart. Have a read and tell me what you Read more…
When packing to come to New Zealand, it is important to consider the following. New Zealand is a unique yet delicate country – a small island – and the introduction of a foreign biohazard, such as a disease or a pest, has the potential to cripple the economy and throw Read more…
A fair amount of organisation goes into a successful New Zealand campervan holiday. There’s a lot to think about – not to mention the distraction of being in such a beautiful country – so it’s not surprising that some people manage to forget a few silly things. Here’s a list of ten common things Read more…