Seeing New Zealand in 7 days

If you only have 7 days to travel around New Zealand, you’re just going to have to resign yourself to seeing a chunk of the country and bypassing the rest. I think you’d be stupid to miss the south island so here’s my suggested 7 days itinerary for the independent NZ traveller: Day 1 Arrive [...]

Fishing in New Zealand

Where to fishExcellent freshwater fishing is available throughout New Zealand. Three of New Zealand’s best known fishing regions include Lake Taupo, Lake Rotorua and the Southland. To help you get the most from your visit, each of these regions has an information centre which promotes fishing and offers a range of visitor services.In the North [...]

Classic New Zealand Adventures

Rob Roy Glacier Track This excellent day tramp in Wanaka takes you up to the head of Rob Roy Stream, amongst the peaks of Mount Aspiring National Park. The shattered faces of Rob Roy Peak are exposed beneath massive ice falls. There is an open basin at the head of the valley, which is a [...]