Most recent Featured Recommendations - Places

A Splashing Good Time At Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Within a jet’s roar of Wellington Airport, in the Capital’s eastern suburbs, the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre has a wide range of services and facilities for all ages.

Butlers Chocolate Cafe - Wellington

Do you love chocolate? Then you’re sure to love Butlers Chocolate Cafe, as hands down they do the best hot chocolate in town and the drinks even come with a free handmade chocolate.

Ima Spa - Nelson

Whenever I holiday I love to start out with a massage to get me relaxed and out of work mode.

Just walking in I could immediately tell Ima Spa fit the bill perfectly, with the delicious lemongrass aromatherapy and calming environment.

Kaiteriteri Kayak - Abel Tasman National Park

There are so many kayaking options you will be spoilt for choice (or if you’re anything like me, completely unable to pick) - from hourly hire off the beach, half day, full day or overnight with guided and freedom options.

Wines of Marlborough - Blenheim

So many wineries, so little time.

I had initially thought a bicycle tour would be a fun way to get around the wineries. But in the end, I’m very pleased sanity prevailed we opted for an air conditioned van tour.

Hahei Explorer - Coromandel

Having visited Hahei for many years, I thought I’d seen it all... But for something different the Hahei Explorer gave me a wonderful new perspective of the 12km of beautiful volcanic rock formations along Coromandel Peninsula coastline.

Hot Water Beach - Coromandel

Hot Water Beach is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula approximately 12 minutes (8.6km) drive from Hahei. And its name is no exaggeration!

Top Things To Do In Wanaka

Deep within central Otago on the shores of a deep blue lake and flanked by knuckled mountains, is the holiday oasis of Wanaka. 120km north of Queenstown, it has a far less commercial feel than its clamorous neighbour but no less to do.

Top Things To Do In Oamaru

The small town of Oamaru gently reveals itself three hours south of Christchurch along SH1. Home to a unique historical centre, its charm has attracted a delightful mix of friendly characters.

Top Things To Do In Nelson

The arty town of Nelson, gracing the top of the South Island, is a place rich in both culture & sunshine. It’s an animated destination known for its abundance of fresh food, gorgeous wine, café culture & alternative lifestyle seekers.