How to Get to Waiheke Island (What I’d Actually Recommend)
Getting to Waiheke Island is easy. As a Kiwi, I’ll tell you straight away that most people just catch…
I Took the Pelorus Mail Boat Cruise Through the Marlborough Sounds (Honest Review)
My honest review of the Pelorus Mail Boat cruise through the Marlborough Sounds, done as a day trip from Wellington.
How I’d Get From Auckland to Coromandel: Ferry, Bus + Car Compared
Getting from Auckland to the Coromandel is easy. Choosing between the ferry, the bus and the car is where…
Camping in the Coromandel: Campgrounds I’d Recommend
Trying to choose a campground in the Coromandel? There are so many options, from remote DOC sites to holiday…
New Zealand Road Trip Calculator: How I Plan Routes, Fuel + Budget
Planning a New Zealand road trip is one of the most thrilling ways to explore this beautiful country. But…
Visiting Hot Water Beach: My Experience + What You Need to Know 2026
Digging your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach sounds simple, until you turn up at the wrong time…
32 Best New Zealand Souvenirs I’d Actually Recommend as a Kiwi
Standing in a souvenir shop in New Zealand, it’s easy to walk out with a bag full of things…
13 Best New Zealand Wineries I’d Actually Recommend 2026
Trying to choose which New Zealand wineries are actually worth visiting, when every region seems to have dozens of…
Putangirua Pinnacles Track: My Experience + Is It Worth It?
Wondering if the Putangirua Pinnacles Track is worth the long drive down towards Cape Palliser? It’s further from Wellington…
Kia Ora Meaning: How We Actually Use It in New Zealand
You’ll hear “kia ora” before you’ve even made it through the airport in New Zealand, and it’s often the…