Jon Algie 
Start here if you’re planning a trip to Queenstown! We’ve been to visiting Queenstown for years now and have plenty of tips to help make your trip a success. After reading this Queenstown travel guide you’ll have all the tools to plan the perfect trip, whether it’s a weekend getaway from Dunedin or part of … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a place to walk your dog or stroll with your kid or just want somewhere nice to wander without heading for the Port Hills, a trip to Halswell Quarry could be for you. Keep reading for all the details! Getting to Halswell Quarry Halswell Quarry is located around 12 km from … Read more
The Eastenders Track is a popular short walk in Christchurch. It takes you up a short hill to a cave and an awesome view over the Christchurch coastline, as well as up to Summit Road and the Crater Rim Walkway. Thinking of doing this walk? Keep reading for all the details! Where to Start The … Read more
This list of the best scenic drives in Queenstown includes some of the top road trips in New Zealand. You’d struggle to drive for long before encountering a good view in these parts, but I’ve organised it all so you’ll have an easier time planning your road trips around Queenstown! This post contains affiliate links. … Read more
You don’t need me to convince you to go to Queenstown. If you’re visiting New Zealand, especially for the first time, I’m pretty sure it’s in your plans. We’ve been exploring the area for seven years now and have poured all that experience into this Queenstown itinerary. It’s a loose 3/5/7-day itinerary with lots of … Read more
You’ll find some of the best scenery in New Zealand surrounding the lakes of the Southern Alps. From Fiordland National Park to the Nelson Lakes — here are the top 12 New Zealand South Island Lakes! Lake Heron Tucked away in a quiet corner of Hakatere Conservation Park, Lake Heron is beautiful lake surrounded by … Read more
There are heaps of places to visit in the Port Hills of Christchurch, where the main attraction is seeing the stunning views both of the city as well as Lyttleton Harbour and Banks Peninsula. Mount Vernon Park is a great option — as you’ll see in the photos below! Getting to Mount Vernon Park Mount … Read more
The drive from Christchurch to Mount Cook is one of the most popular journeys on New Zealand’s South Island. From the South Island’s biggest city you’ll head inland towards its tallest mountain, with heaps to see in between. This post contains affiliate links. If you click one and book a hotel or tour we’ll get … Read more
If you’re looking for the best viewpoints in Christchurch you’ll want to head for the Port Hills. There are heaps of great views over the harbour, city and surrounding mountains, and lots of scenic reserves and walking tracks. Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve is great place to see everything the Port Hills is famous for, as you’re … Read more
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 are plenty of interesting beaches in Christchurch, from popular dining / family outing spot Sumner to scenic spots such as Taylors Mistake and Tumbledown Bay. This post contains affiliate links. … Read more