Twizel sits in a strange space as far as tourist towns go. It’s a popular spot with locals, due to a huge number of baches …

If you’re venturing all the way up to Karamea, in the far north of the West Coast, you’re probably going to want to check out …

As a kid growing up in Timaru, I have vague memories of visiting Peel Forest. It’s a big tract of forest in the otherwise farming …

Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park (Milford Sound) and is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist towns. It’s situated on the …

High above Central Otago, where only 4WDs dare to tread, sits a big rock next to what looks like a desolate moon base. Welcome to …

Manapouri is a tiny town near Te Anau, and the fact it isn’t on the main road means a lot of people miss it. It’s …

The drive between Queenstown and Te Anau is a popular one, with scores of tour buses, cars and vans desperate to get to Milford Sound …

Kingston, around 40 minutes from Queenstown on the road to Te Anau, is a small town with an excellent beach. Kingston Beach is a beautiful …

Glenorchy is a small town around 45 minutes’ drive from Queenstown. It’s not on the way to anywhere in particular, but the scenic drive along …

The third and final day of the Routeburn Track features some nice views of the Hollyford Valley as well as an impressive waterfall and finishes …