Though not the capital, Auckland is New Zealand's most populated city. It spans a land area twice the size of London and acts as the first port of call for most international tourists. Getting around the country by rental car, bus or boat is pretty easy, making the following 10 Auckland day trips a pleasurable experience from start to … [Read more...]
Top of the South Island: Best Bits
The 'top of the South Island' is the affectionate name given to the area of land on New Zealand's South Island that connects Farewell Spit and the Marlborough Sounds. Some include places as far south as Christchurch under the 'top of the South Island' umbrella, but for the purposes of this article we'll concentrate on the north coast. This part … [Read more...]
Swimming with Dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds
Swimming with dolphins is a popular activity in the land of the long white cloud. In fact, there have been no captive dolphins in New Zealand since 2008, so if you want to see them, you have to join them in their natural environment. While plenty of locations around the country offer dolphin swim experiences, the Marlborough Sounds are a top … [Read more...]
Legendary Black Water Rafting Part II: The Black Abyss
The first time I visited New Zealand, just over a year ago, my sister and I had intended to do the Black Abyss tour with the Legendary Black Water Rafting Company in Waitomo. Beginning with a rappel into Ruakuri cave, but followed up with some leisurely tubing, it sounded like the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation. HEAVY RAIN AFFECTS … [Read more...]
Highlights of New Zealand
My trip to New Zealand had one major focus - to fight my biggest fears while exploring the highlights of New Zealand. #SCARED BRITLESS Taking inspiration from the many crazy kids in the Southern Hemisphere who think nothing of throwing themselves of buildings and out of planes, I was going to attempt to knock the quintessentially British … [Read more...]
Milford Sound with Real Journeys
As soon as we piled onto the tour bus, I could tell our trip to Milford Sound with Real Journeys was going to be spectacular. First of all, it was the only bus I had ever ridden on with seats that angled outwards to give us all a better view through the windows. The windows themselves were so large (covering not only the sides of the bus but the … [Read more...]
Visiting Mount Cook from Queenstown
If you're familiar with the geographical layout of New Zealand's South Island, you might wonder why on earth I took a day trip to Mount Cook from Queenstown. It's not exactly close by. Well, I had originally intended to travel down from Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook Village. It would have been the obvious route. But … [Read more...]
Biggest Swing in the World
What's the best thing to do when you're buzzing with adrenaline having just taken on the highest bungee in New Zealand? I would argue that you might as well go all out and fly across the adjacent canyon on the biggest swing in the world! THE APPROACH If you think the Nevis swing will be a breeze after falling head first 134 metres from a … [Read more...]
Highest Bungee in New Zealand: the Nevis Bungee
Before I left for New Zealand, I wasn't convinced I'd have what it took to do a bungee jump. Six weeks later, you'd be forgiven for thinking I was a bungee addict! I'd already tackled two and was about to embark on the highest - the Nevis Bungee. FIRST BUNGEE The silliness began in Auckland, when my sister - with the best intentions - booked … [Read more...]
The Ledge Bungy: A Bungy With a Twist
The Ledge Bungy is one of the best attractions in Queenstown and it is, quite literally, a bungy with a twist! Tied around the waist, rather than your feet, you can take a running leap and spin or flip in any direction you like. There's even a 'Jump Menu' to use as inspiration, but if you prefer to design your own, that's ok too! Be brave and be … [Read more...]
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