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What Makes New Zealand a Great Vacation Destination?
NEW ZEALAND

What Makes New Zealand a Great Vacation Destination?

New Zealand has something for everyone, and is the perfect place to invigorate your heart and mind, to reconnect with your family, your friends, or forge new connections in the most spectacular surroundings like nowhere else on earth. The perfect travel destination.

New Zealand North Island vs South Island
NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand North Island vs South Island

You're heading to New Zealand, but only for a short time? Here's what you can expect from the North Island and the South Island, and how to make the best choice for a perfect trip!

Discover Northland, New Zealand: Pristine Beaches, Māori Culture, and Towering Forests
NEW ZEALAND

Discover Northland, New Zealand: Pristine Beaches, Māori Culture, and Towering Forests

National Geographic has recently named Northland, New Zealand, one of The 25 Best Places to Visit in the World , and it’s easy to see why. Picture yourself strolling along untouched golden beaches, ex

Exploring the Volcanic Central Plateau of New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND

Exploring the Volcanic Central Plateau of New Zealand

Podcast - Rick G talks about his North Island Adventure with Kit Parks
NEW ZEALAND

Podcast - Rick G talks about his North Island Adventure with Kit Parks

Our guest Rick was hosted by Kit Parks, on her Active Travel Adventures podcast. Together, they'll bring you on an 11-day, multi-sport adventure through New Zealand North Island. From glowworms caves

Hike the Northern Circuit Tongariro
NEW ZEALAND

Hike the Northern Circuit Tongariro

The Tongariro Northern Circuit crosses 45 kilometres through the the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park. From alpine herbfields to forests, and tranquil lakes to desert-like plateaux, yo

Multi-Day Hike Packing-List for New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND

Multi-Day Hike Packing-List for New Zealand

You and some mates have 4 (5 at a stretch) days up your sleeve. Over a couple of pints of beer you decide that it's time to get serious about your New Zealand hiking trip – maps are strewn across the

Podcast: Kit Parks talks about her adventures on the North Island of New Zealand (Part III)
PODCAST

Podcast: Kit Parks talks about her adventures on the North Island of New Zealand (Part III)

Add the North Island if you are already doing the South Island! “I had planned to spend an extra week in Queenstown and Christchurch on my own after doing the Rimu on the South Island, but when

Discover the Tongariro National Park
NEW ZEALAND

Discover the Tongariro National Park

It may be surprising to hear that the Tongariro National Park is New Zealand’s oldest national park. It was established in 1887 and, incredibly, was only the fourth national park to be established glo

Video: Food and Wine with Active Adventures
SOUTH ISLAND

Video: Food and Wine with Active Adventures

New Zealand’s seasonal, local food is something we’re immensely proud of, and pretty good at – even if we do say so ourselves. Our country is only of a size similar to the UK, so all of our fresh prod

NEW ZEALAND

Why a Bike Tour Is One of the Best Ways to Explore New Zealand

Experiencing a country by bike provides a unique opportunity to be immersed in the landscape. Instead of watching it flash by through the window of a car, the barriers are down. You will get

The Top 6 Roads You Have to Drive On Your Next New Zealand Road Trip
NORTH ISLAND

The Top 6 Roads You Have to Drive On Your Next New Zealand Road Trip

Getting down to us here in New Zealand is easy enough, but knowing where to go and what roads to take in order to pull off the most scenic and memorable road trip once you are here can be ov