Following our epic journey around the south island of New Zealand, discovering uniquely beautiful towns, high-rising mountains and stunning hidden beaches, I was excited to be boarding the Interislander ferry from Picton and making our way over the Cook Strait, with our campervan, to Wellington on the north island. I felt a similar feeling of […]
Base Backpackers is a popular hostel with various locations in and around Australia and New Zealand. During my time in New Zealand, I was lucky enough to stay in five of these. This included stays in Queenstown, Wanaka, Wellington, Taupo and Auckland. My flight from Brisbane landed in Queenstown, and for April, it was unseasonably […]
While Wellington is worth a visit at anytime of the year, the 28th of November, 2012 will be of particular note. For this is when New Zealand’s capital once again becomes Wellywood for the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Positively Wellington Tourism (PWT) Chief Executive David Perks says the city’s hotels are […]