Waiheke Island

The largest of the inner islands of the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island has gradually become a commutable, residential “suburb” of Auckland for those people wanting to combine the best of city and island lifestyles. Just a short 35 minute ferry ride out of the inner harbour and past Rangitoto Island, Waiheke is surprisingly close to [...]

Coromandel Peninsula

Just a short distance from Auckland lies the incredibly beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, a region of New Zealand which was, until recently, largely undiscovered by international visitors. Whilst The Coromandel is perhaps best known nationally for its numerous sandy beaches including Pauanui Beach and Matarangi Beach. It has much to offer those wishing to get closer [...]

Travelling The Pacific Coast Highway, New Zealand

How often have you wished you could travel one of life’s great journeys? The Orient Express? Route 66? A safari through India, or Africa? Or perhaps better still, New Zealand’s Pacific Coast Highway.The Pacific Coast Highway is one of THE great trails waiting to be discovered. From sophisticated city to tranquil seascapes where time stands [...]

Rangitoto Island

Perhaps the most identifiable of all islands in the Hauraki Gulf due to its almost symmetrical cone, is Rangitoto Island. Just a short 40 minute ferry ride from downtown, Rangitoto is unique amongst the islands due to its formation by volcanic activity which created its distinctive conical shape. The other unique feature of Rangitoto, again [...]

Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island is paradise. Just a short hop away from Auckland, why stop off at Hawaii, Fiji or Tahiti en route to New Zealand – it’s all here! Miles of deserted, golden sand beaches, crystal clear water, pristine wilderness, plentiful food from the land and sea and only a handful of people to share [...]

Northland Travel Guide

When it’s time to discover the rest of New Zealand, many visitors head over the harbour bridge to Northland and the Bay of Islands, an historical and big game fishing centre.Whangarei, sometimes described as the gateway to Northland, faces a picturesque, extensive harbour. There are many bushwalks and at the A.H. Reed Memorial Park, several [...]

Russell Bay of Islands Accommodation and Attractions

This town in the Bay of Islands area was once known as “the hell hole of the southwest Pacific” because of the pirates who prowled the area. Today, the looting and plundering have been replaced by game fishing (some of the world’s largest marlins have been pulled out of the bay).Russell accommodation includes a range [...]

Bay of Islands

The site of New Zealand’s first European settlement, the Bay of Islands consists of 144 scattered islands. This region merits a four-day visit, spending less time here wouldn’t be doing the place justice. You will be sure to like the area’s fabulous beaches, sport fishing, scuba diving and kauri trees (they’re enormous, often growing to [...]

Exploring North Island, New Zealand

Few visitors to North Island, New Zealand come away without stars in their eyes. This is a land of incredible scenic beauty, a marvellous diversity of things to see and do, and the people are always friendly. This country’s three-million-plus citizens must be some of the friendliest, most naturally-hospitable people on earth.Auckland, the first stop [...]

Taranaki Adventures

The Whangamomona Loop From Whangamomona township, head down Whangamomona Road onto the track that circles Whangamomona and Okara Forests. The track follows the Whangamomona River, goes through a couple of old road tunnels and comes out at Aotuhia Quarry. From there head up Kuri Stream on a 4WD track called Okara Road. Okara Road climbs [...]

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