Jon Algie 
Arrowtown is one of the cutest and most interesting small towns in New Zealand. It boomed during the goldrush, with the Arrow River teeming with gold (and miners searching for it). The Arrow River Trail takes you along a short section of this picturesque river and connects with other tracks heading into the hills. The … Read more
If you’re a fan of clocks, or just want an easy uphill walk to a nice viewpoint, consider visiting the Clock on the Hill in Alexandra. The walk starts close to town (more on that later) and the views over vineyards and the town are beautiful – easily on of the best walks in Alexandra! … Read more
For the best views of the Shotover River you’ll want to head to the Morning Star Reserve. You can see the river from close to the car park, but I highly recommend also walking the Morning Star Track, which takes you above the river and then down to a tranquil beach area. Views from Near … Read more
You’re going to see thousands of trees while wandering around New Zealand, and occasionally you’ll be able to leave the ground and walk high among the treetops. A great place to do this is the West Coast Tree Top Walk in Hokitika. Keep reading to find out what this interesting New Zealand travel experience is … Read more
Fairlie, like many small towns close to tourism giants, is in a strange position. It gets heaps of people passing through on the way to Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook, but aside from grabbing a pie (at one of the most famous pie shops in New Zealand) most tourists don’t linger. Should you stick around … Read more
Te Anau is both a gateway to Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park and a destination in its own right. Sitting pretty by the shores of Lake Te Anau, the town makes for a pleasant base for exploring the region, trips on the lake and is the ideal place to recover after doing one of … Read more
The tiny town of Fox Glacier is home to (or at least close to) some awesome short walks, as well as a scenic beach accessed via a long gravel road. There isn’t much to do in the town itself, but it makes for a good base for exploring the area. Looking for the best things … Read more
If you’re looking for a slightly different angle on the spectacular scenery surrounding Franz Josef, the Canavans Knob Walk could be a good option. It starts at a very scenic car park and then winds up a hill for views towards Franz Josef Glacier. Getting to the Canavans Knob Walk This walk starts around a … Read more
Glacier Country, encompassing the tiny towns of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, is one of the top hiking destinations in New Zealand. You’ll see heaps of beautiful mountain scenes, including the towering glaciers, on walks varying from a few minutes to a full day. We’ve been to this region a few times over years – … Read more
After seeing the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown, you’ll probably be keen to get out on the water. There are several to choose from — we did the TSS Earnslaw cruise with a buffet lunch at Walter Peak Station. This is what we saw (and what we ate). This post contains affiliate links. … Read more