I went on the guided tour through Rotorua’s most active thermal park, Hells Gate. We passed a variety of different thermal features. From mud pools and mud volcanoes to the largest hot waterfall, Kakahi falls, in the Southern Hemisphere. In the past warriors took a bath in there which helped their wounds to heal, due […]
I got picked up from my hostel by a staff member of Canopy tours. We, that means me and the rest of the group, were taken to the office where we had to fill out a form and were weighed to check if everyone fulfilled the requirements. After everyone had filled out the form, had […]
My next stop was Zorb. You could easily go there by bus as well. Before you go there make sure you have your swimsuit with you, so you can decide on site if you want to do the wet or the dry ride. The first thing you have to do is to complete a completed […]
My alarm rang at six a clock, a time I am not used to anymore. I dragged myself out of the bed and put the rest of my belongings in my backpack. The Nakedbus was supposed to be leaving at the harbor, next to Britomart. When I arrived there was already a long line of […]
I made my way down to Viaduct Harbor, the wind blowing trough my already disheveled hair. The closer I got the more I could smell the sea and feel the liberty. Finally, I saw the pole of the Arcturus in front of me and wasted no time to jump on board. I was cordially received […]
If you are looking for a one-day hike set in the most exotic location, look no farther than the Tongariro Crossing trail on New Zealand’s North Island. Here you will traverse contracts in landscape from dense woodlands to that resembling a Scottish moor and even trek across a volcanic landscape that leaves you feeling as […]
One of the most fascinating things about the underground world is the diversity of creatures that live there, often in total darkness. And I mean TOTAL darkness. If you have ever been on cavern tour where they shut off the lights for about 5 minutes to let you get a feel of the totality of […]
The growing number of world-class eco-tourism experiences on offer in New Zealand is helping Kiwis become more passionate about their environment, with people now flocking to traditional tourism centres like Rotorua to enjoy the great outdoors on a whole new level. The successful launch of Rotorua Canopy Tours and Foris Eco Tours are just two […]
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa has been confirmed as New Zealand’s favourite ‘Must-Do’ according to AA Tourism’s iconic survey. The six week voting campaign clocked up a staggering 283,000 votes split over 1600 attractions from the Far North to the deep South and everywhere in between. The top 10 winners were evenly split between […]
The Milford Track is often described as the finest walk in the world as it traverses the Fiordland National Park, and the Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks stretch across Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. But now you can tackle it in a bit more style. New Zealand’s premier guided walking company has kicked off its […]
