Jon Algie 
This is a dispatch from Super World Travel News: In news out of New Zealand, a local travel blog has crowned Te Wai Pounamu, New Zealand’s South Island, the most beautiful island in the world today in a move which caused internet-wide outrage and prompted a please explain from senior government officials from around the … Read more
Our Canterbury 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: Christchurch | Akaroa | Mount Cook | Lake Tekapo | South Canterbury | North Canterbury | Kaikoura | Arthur’s Pass | Hakatere. Home to the South Island’s … Read more
One of three main routes through the Southern Alps to the West Coast, the drive from Christchurch to Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport via Arthur’s Pass is everything that’s great about South Island road trips. World-class pies, massive rocks, mountain views, waterfalls and roadside viewpoints galore — find out the best places to stop on the … Read more
Owaka, population 320, is a bustling metropolis compared to the rest of the Catlins. More a town to spend the night in than somewhere full of sights, it’s on the doorstep of some of the Catlins most spectacular spots. I’ll show you the best things to do in Owaka, both in town and within a … Read more
The drive from Nelson to Picton takes in some of the best scenery the top of the South Island has to offer, including beautiful views of the Marlborough Sounds, a lovely riverside walk and heaps more. It only takes two hours to drive, but I’ll let you know the best detours and places to stop … Read more
It’s a bit shameful that I’ve been running this blog for seven years now and have never written a post about Invercargill. Shameful on my part or is it the city’s fault? A bit of both! I lived there for six months while studying and hated it, and over the last seven years we’ve passed … Read more
Our Tasman 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: Nelson | Golden Bay | Kaiteriteri | Abel Tasman National Park | Nelson Lakes National Park Nestled at the top of the South Island and home to … Read more
Barrs Falls is one of the less popular waterfalls in the Catlins, mostly because it often runs dry and there are more impressive (and resilient) waterfalls nearby. We’ve made two trips to Barrs Falls in recent years, one in dry conditions and one after recent rain. This is what we found. Getting to Barrs Falls … Read more
Collingwood is a tiny town of around 300 residents all the way at the northwest tip of the South Island. If you’re travelling there it’s likely for Wharariki Beach and Cape Farewell / Farewell Spit, but there are a few other fun things to do in Collingwood as well as some great places to eat. … Read more
Tākaka is the main town in Golden Bay, a place you’re likely to spend a night or two while exploring the natural wonders nearby. But what’s the town actually like? In this post I’ll show you the best things to do in Tākaka, both in the town itself and the surrounding area (that’s where the … Read more