Jon Algie 
Port Chalmers is the main port in Dunedin and is the place you’ll arrive at if visiting on a cruise. It’s worth visiting even if you’re not boarding a boat there – there is heaps to see including some great viewpoints, plenty of old buildings and some nice shops and cafes. It’s also close to … Read more
One trip isn’t enough to see the best of what Fiordland National Park has to offer – luckily we’ve done 7 or 8 trips over the last few years, and finally feel confident to write this post. Looking for the best things to do in Fiordland National Park, whether it’s your first trip or your … Read more
It’d be a shame to go all the way to Fiordland National Park and not do a walk. This most scenic of New Zealand regions is made to explore on two feet, and over the last few years we’ve done a fair few of the walks in Fiordland National Park. These range from short walks … Read more
I’m just going to come out and say it – the Milford Track is New Zealand’s greatest Great Walk. Of the nine Great Walks (with more to come) in New Zealand, it has the most iconic scenery, starting at the northern edge of Lake Te Anau and finishing up at Milford Sound. This Milford Track … Read more
Fiordland National Park is the place to go for waterfalls in New Zealand – it is one of the wettest (in terms of rainfall) regions in the world after all! But where are the best waterfalls in Fiordland National Parks? Which ones should you try and see? Which ones are hidden away on Great Walks? … Read more
The last day of the Milford Track! The first three days were awesome, and we were extremely lucky with the weather. But, this is Fiordland, and having four decent days in a row is too much to ask! Day 4 of the Milford Track for us meant lots of rain, but also lots of waterfalls! … Read more
We’ve travelled to the Catlins heaps over the last few years and always seem to find something new to see. Whether you’re doing a day trip to the Catlins or spending a few days in the area, it can be an overwhelming place to plan a trip to (so many beaches and waterfalls!). This Catlins … Read more
If you’re a fan of beaches, waterfalls and stunning coastal viewpoints, you’re going to love the Catlins. The Catlins is in the far southeast of New Zealand’s South Island and it’s the perfect place for a road trip – weather it’s a day trip from Dunedin or part of your journey south to Invercargill / … Read more
Day 3 of the Milford Track is by far the most dramatic. The track takes you up and over Mackinnon Pass, where you’ll see amazing views of various valleys and mountains. From there, the highest point on the track, you’ll head down to the Arthur Valley, where a detour to the tallest waterfall in New … Read more
Day 2 of the Milford Track again sees you wandering through the Clinton Valley, taking in heaps of awesome viewpoints along the way. It’s a far harder day than the first, but that just means there are heaps more views to see. The reward for a long day of walking is the picturesque (and newly … Read more