Jon Algie

Christchurch, the South Island’s biggest city, isn’t widely known as a beach destination. You won’t find exotic white sand or clear blue water, but there …

Beaches aren’t the first things that come to mind when thinking about Wanaka, an inland mountain tourist town famous for hiking and skiing. Lake Wanaka …

The drive from Christchurch to Dunedin is a bit of a mixed bag. It features some of the longest, most boring sections of road on …

Driving from Dunedin to Queenstown takes you from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the Southern Alps in only around 3.5 hours, but you’ll …

If you’re looking for a (very) short walk in Roxburgh you can’t go wrong with a walk up to Frog Rock. There’s also the longer …

I’m sure dams and reservoirs don’t seem like the most interesting places to see, but the dams in Central Otago are! They’re all surrounded by …

Most people who are either from New Zealand or live there know about Stewart Island. They know that it’s full of forests and birds and …

Arrowtown is often seen as a day trip destination, but there is heaps to keep you busy, whether you’re there for a few hours or …

One of the most interesting historic sights in the Queenstown area, Arrowtown’s historic Chinese Settlement is a fun place for a stroll, and to learn …

Travelling around Central Otago and looking for a walk with interesting history, great views and picturesque vineyards? Consider checking out the Bannockburn Sluicings, a former …