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The True Franz Josef Experience
Good Morning Franz Josef 9:15 am and I wake up because my alarm is going off… did I have a good sleep! I’ll need my energy today for sure because we’re going onto the glacier with Franz Josef Glacier Guides to do the “Ice Experience tour.” So excited to go onto the Glacier. We were […]
What is the Best Way to Travel Around New Zealand?
New Zealand looks small on the map, but it is actually a large country with lots to explore. There are lots of different ways to get around the country’s two islands. The best option for you will depend upon a variety of factors including how much time you have, who you are travelling with, what […]
5 Crazy Facts about New Zealand
Think you know New Zealand? Think again! Here are 5 crazy facts about the country that will definitely surprise you! 1. Christchurch used to have a local wizard! There’s no denying New Zealand is a magical place, and that’s not just because it was the set of Lord of the Rings! In 1982, Christchurch actually […]
The Best Places to Travel in 2019
Another year is now upon us, and it’s finally time to get started on those New Year’s travel resolutions. In 2019, the world is brimming with exciting events and new experiences. Whether it’s your year to relax and reflect, learn and experience, or simply to explore, there is somewhere in the world you can go; […]
What makes Milford Sound so special?
The Milford Sound Cruise offered by Jucy Cruises proved to be an exceptional sightseeing experience in one of the most beautiful places in not only New Zealand, but in all the world. In fact, Milford Sound has been considered a number of times, as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’. Milford Sound Though the waterway […]
3 Fun & Cheap Things To Do in Taupo
Exploring New Zealand on a backpacker budget? Can’t afford a skydive? Check out these cheap things to do in Taupo that won’t break the bank! 1. Huka Falls Huka Falls are HUGE! How huge? 220,000 litres of flowing water per second kind of huge (that’s enough to fill one Olympic sized swimming pool every 11 […]
Tamaki Maori Village: What? Why? How much?
Looking for an authentic cultural experience in New Zealand? Look no further than Tamaki Maori Village. What is Tamaki Maori Village? Tamaki History Ready for a little history lesson? Don’t worry it’s not a boring one! Back in the ‘mullet era’ also known as the 1980’s, a young kiwi guy called Mike Tamaki, wanted to […]
Skydive Taupo: The Ultimate High
I once jumped from a 12ft roof and severely injured my nose. I’ve cracked a rib jumping on a trampoline. I’ve even broken my leg falling from 6ft (my height). So when the opportunity to jump out of a plane arose, naturally I approached with extreme caution. Skydive Taupo was the destination and 15000ft was […]