We chose to visit Tutukaka in the northern part of New Zealand's north island because of its access to Poor Knights Marine Reserve.  Our preference for nature, water sports, and diving, ...

Why visit Rotorua? Does local culture and history interest you? How about geology? Or Hobbit and Lord of the Rings? All this and more awaits ...

Taranaki Region The Taranaki region is both 'overlooked and underappreciated,’ according to Lonely Planet. New Plymouth New Zealand, the main town in the region, is a lovely coastal beach town ...

Lake Taupo & Around If you love the outdoors, beautiful scenery, mountains, waterways, history and culture, look no further than the Lake Taupo Area on New Zealand's North Island. It ...

On a recent 7 week visit to New Zealand, my photographer husband and I spent a few days in Wellington, now our favorite city in New Zealand. Learn about the ...

Stewart Island Stewart Island is an unspoiled naturally beautiful oasis, and only a 1-hour ferry ride from Bluff, the southernmost edge of New Zealand’s South Island, 30 km south of ...

Magical Milford Sound In the pristine and scenic Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is New Zealand and its surrounding area's most dramatic natural attraction. Its captivating scenery boasts:  ...

Choose to stay in a big tourist town – Queenstown, or the lesser known town of Glenorchy? When New Zealand is mentioned, those who have been there often point to ...

- Did you know New Zealand’s South Island has over 3000 glaciers?  Franz Josef Glacier is one offering many outdoor activities. Spectacularly picturesque Franz Josef has 3 glaciers in view ...

- Do you want to know and see the activities beyond the glaciers in Franz Josef? Franz Josef New Zealand Nature’s splendor surrounds Franz Josef New Zealand with rain forests, ...

North West Coast of New Zealand's South Island Most people have never heard of Karamea New Zealand on the South Island's West Coast. Tourists and locals often skip Karamea; it ...

Akaroa New Zealand We are wildlife voyeurs and take every opportunity to experience the animals in their natural habitats on all of our travels. When Coast Up Close Wildlife Adventures invited ...

New Zealand's TranzAlpine Scenic Railway Journey When thinking of the Alps, the Swiss Alps come to mind; I never considered any other Alps, and yet New Zealand has the beautiful ...

Top 10 New Zealand's South Island Want to know the best places to spend your time when in New Zealand's South Island? After completing a trip of a lifetime, we are ...