A Local’s Guide to New Zealand’s Native Plants: Meet the Flora That Shapes Aotearoa New Zealand’s native flora is as much a part of the experience as the landscapes they fill. With thousands of years of evolution in isolation, many of our plants aren’t found anywhere else – which makes walking through the bush here…

Coastal Characters: Discover the Fascinating Birdlife of New Zealand’s Shores New Zealand’s coastline is an absolute smorgasbord for birdwatchers and all lovers of nature, with brilliantly diverse birdlife dotting the landscape. These avian inhabitants contribute to the rich tapestry of life that characterises the coasts of Aotearoa. Between the South Island’s rocky shores and the…

Surrounded by water, New Zealand has beaches for everyone. On the hunt for immense landscapes and awe-inspiring natural wonders on your new Zealand tour? How about stunning beaches that can easily stand alongside those found in tropical paradises? From the unbelievable expanses of the Coromandel Peninsula to Abel Tasman’s scorching golden sands, each of New…

What New Zealand places to visit should be on your bucket list? Thinking about visiting Aotearoa / New Zealand and wondering what you should see here? We put our experience to work for you to come up with a bucket list of New Zealand places to visit. These are destinations you simply can’t miss —…

Spend some time travelling around “the Coromandel” You may have already seen “The Coromandel” — its Cathedral Cove is a movie and social media star. But you should consider adding some time there to your New Zealand self-drive itinerary. Coromandel is simply beautiful with its mix of stunning beaches, virgin native forest and quirky seaside…

Get out on the beautiful waters of the South Island with these cruises and boat trips Being a long, narrow country, you are never far from the coast in New Zealand. Combine coastal waters with the numerous rivers that link mountains and sea and you’ll find many opportunities for on-water experiences. The South Island is…

Things to do on your Aotearoa New Zealand vacation tour Spring has sprung in Aotearoa New Zealand. Blossoms on the trees and sun on our backs has us thinking about things to do in New Zealand over the coming touring season. There is always lots to see and do but every new month offers attractions…

Fiordland NZ is home to both Milford & Doubtful Sounds, but which one to visit? You may notice Fiordland’s Milford Sound/Piopiotahi or Doubtful Sound/Patea featuring prominently in many New Zealand Tours.  There’s a good reason they do. They are both stunning remote parts of the country, boasting some of Aotearoa’s most spectacular scenery — must-sees….

Experience Aotearoa’s indigenous culture at unmissable Maori cultural experiences   Māori are New Zealand’s indigenous people. And Māori culture is a very special part of any New Zealand visit. Experience a rich and meaningful cultural connection to this land, Aotearoa, when you enjoy the best Maori cultural experiences. Over 700 years ago, expert navigators left their…

Warbirds over Wanaka is an air show held in Wānaka, in New Zealand’s South Island.  It is held every second Easter weekend and has been running since 1988.  Covid stopped the 2020 & 2022 shows, so 2024 is going to be a great event and we have a number of specialist Warbird Over Wanaka tours…