Jon Algie 
Golden Bay is a small region at the top of the South Island famous for its unspoilt beaches and quiet pace of life. There are heaps of fun things to do in Golden Bay, including trips to Abel Tasman National Park, the scenic drive to Anatori and a place where you’ll see some of the … Read more
Located on the main road between Christchurch and Picton, Kaikoura sees a steady stream of road tripping tourists stopping off at its beaches and cafés. Stick around a little longer and you can see whales, dolphins, one of New Zealand’s best coastal walks and more. Looking for the best things to in Kaikoura? We can … Read more
Our Southland Travel Guide will give you a good overview of the region. If you’re looking for posts about a particular area click on one of these links: Invercargill + Bluff | The Catlins | Stewart Island | Fiordland | Milford Sound. The bottom-tip of an island as eye-catching as the South Island is bound … Read more
Our West Coast Travel Guide will give you a good overview of the region. If you’re looking for posts about a particular area click on one of these links: Haast | Glacier Country | Hokitika | Punakaiki | Karamea The main road along the South Island’s West Coast takes in a huge variety of landscapes … Read more
With rivers, lakes, fiords, sounds and straights to explore it’s no wonder some of the South Island’s most iconic tours involve boat trips. Keen to leave dry land behind for a while? Keep reading our list of the top 12 boat trips in the South Island. Māpua Ferry The Māpua Ferry is one of the … Read more
The Southern Alps meet the sea in Kaikoura, a small tourist town in the far north of Canterbury. There are some excellent beaches in Kaikoura, including the main beach in town which is towered over by mountains. Kaikoura Beach Kaikoura Beach is a stone’s throw from town — and it’s a very stony beach! It’s … Read more
History in New Zealand doesn’t get much more interactive than the Kingston Flyer, an old steam train which does short tourist trips near Queenstown. It has recently returned after being out of action for almost a decade — we went to Kingston to check it out. All Aboard We arrived at Kingston Station 15-minutes before … Read more
Our Marlborough Travel Guide will give you a good overview of the region. If you’re looking for posts about a particular area click on one of these links: Picton | Marlborough Sounds | Blenheim The top of the South Island’s eastern half mostly consists of a series of flooded valleys known as the Marlborough Sounds. … Read more
The road between Christchurch and Picton is mostly inland from the coast, meaning there aren’t as many beaches and walks to do (and the ones that are there are often a fair distance from the main road). Despite not being the most exciting South Island drive there’s still heaps to see, including Kaikoura and the … Read more
Whether you’re interested in the city’s history or just want something to do on a rainy day, these museums in Dunedin will provide hours of entertainment. Dunedin has witnessed some of New Zealand’s most interesting history — I reckon it’s the best place to delve into the South Island’s past. Otago Museum Otago Museum is … Read more