Jon Algie 
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
If you’re keen to take a break from Dunedin’s coastal attractions and immerse yourself in the forest there’s no better spot than Ross Creek Reserve. We’ll show you the best places to visit and give you all the details! School Creek Falls The start of the short but steep walk down to School Creek … Read more
Whether you’re passing through or staying a night or two, our Oamaru travel guide will show you the best things to see and do and some tips on organising your trip. Oamaru is one of our favourite towns in New Zealand and we’ve been there dozens of times over the years — hopefully you’ll love … Read more
Timaru sits roughly halfway between the South Island’s two largest cities — Christchurch and Dunedin. It’s a common stopover when driving State Highway 1, but there’s plenty to keep you busy for a day or two if you decide to stay. There are also heaps of places to sleep, eat and drink — we’ll give … Read more
This list of the best gardens in Dunedin includes the grounds of a castle, the backyard of a stately home and several large gardens where you can stroll among tall trees and colourful flowers. Whether you’re a local or planning a visit you should find some new places to seek out. Dunedin Botanical Gardens The … Read more
Are you looking for a tour guide or driver to take you around New Zealand’s South Island? I’m entering the tour guiding game for the 2026 / 27 Summer season — keep reading to see if I’d be a good fit for your South Island travel needs! NOTE: I was planning on doing tours this … Read more
If you’re looking for an easy and scenic short walk along one of the few roads on Stewart Island then head over the hill from downtown Oban to Golden Bay, Thule Bay and Vaila Voe Bay. There are a few things to see along the way, so keep reading if you’re planning a trip to … Read more
There are heaps of options for short walks around Oban, the main village on Stewart Island. The walk to Ringaringa Beach and then the tracks near Wohlers Monument is an underrated one — we had no idea what to expect and it was way better than I could have imagined! Walking to Ringaringa Beach There … Read more
The South Island’s two most iconic mountain resort towns are only an hour apart over the winding Crown Range. This post will help you choose which one to stay in and whether you should visit the other one on a day trip or not. Queenstown VS Wānaka Queenstown, by the shores of Lake Wakatipu, is … Read more
Hoopers Inlet is one of the main natural features on the Otago Peninsula. You can see it from a few different angles when driving around the winding gravel roads — we’ll show you the best spots as well as some tips to make the most of your trip to this section of the Otago Peninsula. … Read more