Jon Algie 
For parents of train obsessed kids, a ride on the Pleasant Point Railway is an obvious choice when exploring South Canterbury. An old steam train (that looks a lot like Donald and Douglas from Thomas and Friends) takes you a few kilometres down the line to a musuem. It doesn’t take long and won’t break … Read more
South Island accommodation options are as varied as the island’s landscapes. Travel around the South Island for a week or two and you’ll likely stay in a combination of hotels, motels, holiday parks, back country huts, hostels and more. Keep reading if you’re keen to find out what accommodation in New Zealand’s South Island is … Read more
If you’re venturing all the way down to Invercargill it probably means you’re being very thorough in your exploration of the South Island. Tourists on the typical two week trip around the island will almost definitely miss it, and plenty of New Zealanders haven’t been (and have no interest in going). Invercargill doesn’t have … Read more
In honour of the Canterbury VS Otago NPC rugby final tomorrow (likely already long since past by the time you read this) I decided to pit the South Island’s two largest cities against each other in a tourism battle. At least if Otago (Dunedin) loses the rugby I reckon it’ll win this particular fight. Disclaimer: … Read more
Moana, a tiny village on the shores of Lake Brunner, is one of the most picturesque places to spend a night on the West Coast. Watch the sunset over the mountains, do some short hikes through the forest and explore the calm coves and bays of Lake Brunner! Looking for the best things to do … Read more
Leave the coast behind for a while and head inland to Lake Brunner to find one of the best beaches on the West Coast! Iveagh Bay is a great spot to spend some time relaxing by the lake and is the starting point for some hikes (including Mount Te Kinga, the tallest peak you can … Read more
The New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards has been skewed toward North Island pies in recent years, with the location of the awards among several disadvantages perceived by South Island bakers. We’ve been travelling the South Island for years, trying many pies along the way, and finally feel qualified to wade into the great New Zealand … Read more
Dunedin is best-known for its stunning landscapes and history, but babies don’t tend to care about those things! It also has plenty to keep babies and toddlers busy including playgrounds, museums, parks and other attractions. Whether it’s hot outside or you need to escape the rain we’ll help you find the best things to do … Read more
You’re bound to end up at a supermarket at some point during your travels around New Zealand, whether you’re cooking your own meals or just popping in to buy snacks or a bottle of wine. It’s pretty much a duopoly so there isn’t much choice, but I’ll run you through the options and let you … Read more
This list of the best parks in Dunedin includes parks with stunning views of the city, picnic spots, places for playing and watching sport and parks with playgrounds for the kids. Most of these should be interesting for locals and tourists alike! Unity Park Unity Park Lookout is one of the best spots … Read more