Waitangi

Published Category Travel Author Marie Stone Marie reports here on our blog about travel, adventure and weddings. A holiday in the Bay of Islands wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Waitangi. Waitangi is just a short bus drive from Whangarei and the main attraction is the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed here […]

Wanaka

Published Category Travel Author Marie Stone Marie reports here on our blog about travel, adventure and weddings. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wanaka, Wanaka is a resort town that offers a relaxed New Zealand holiday in a beautiful setting. Wanaka is more laid back than its cousin, action-packed Queenstown and has a country charm […]

Wellywood

Published Category Travel Author Marie Stone Marie reports here on our blog about travel, adventure and weddings. The City of Wellington is New Zealand’s middle earth for two reasons, its location and its connection to the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Located at the very bottom of the North Island and fringing […]

Whakatane the adventure playground

Published Category Travel Author Marie Stone Marie reports here on our blog about travel, adventure and weddings. Whakatane is known for its temperate climate and sunny skies but its main claim to fame is the live volcano of White Island just 48 kms away. White Island is accessible by boat or helicopter and is one of the […]

Whangarei – the door to the North

Published Category Travel Author Marie Stone Marie reports here on our blog about travel, adventure and weddings. The City of Whangarei has a great selection of activities and attractions to enjoy. From waterfront shopping villages to scenic bush walks and stunning waterfalls, you’ll find it all here. The town basin in the middle of the City is […]

Southland

Southland is known as the true heart of the South Island. Rolling pastures, majestic mountains, winding rivers and long secluded beaches feature in the rugged landscape.   In addition to this, there are some unique attractions and activities to enjoy. Southland includes the city and towns of Invercargill, Gore and Bluff as well as the […]