The other "land Down Under" is lots smaller than neighbor Australia yet packs in a boggling amount of beauty and adventure in its two main islands and various other smaller ones - along with Maori culture and a touch of urban cosmopolitanism in cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. And of course let's not forget Hobbiton!
Cover photo: Darren Puttock
If you are planning a holiday visit to the New Zealand's biggest urban area, you can be sure of dozens of activities to make your visit a memorable one. Here we have put together seven of the most exciting things to do and places to see when you visit Auckland. read post
Read more…How beautiful to imagine yourself in a camp locates in a glorious camp surrounded by beautiful environs. Singing and romancing on cold nights sitting around the fireside, staring on the stars in silent surroundings listening to the sounds of little creatures, basking on the lavish mattress, all that makes you dream to discover what camping in the glorious destinations of the world means. Morocco was the first place where I got the idea to experience the difference of international "glamping" -…
Read more…Philip Morton The most populous city (pop. 142,000) in the Bay of Plenty region on the North Island's north coast, besides being a dynamic city that's one of New Zealand's fastest growing, Tauranga is also a very popular tourism destination, thanks to a cosmopolitan yet laid back vibe and arts scene paired with its natural attractions and scenery, ranging from popular beaches to lush, forest-clad mountains and waterfalls. Here are some of Tauranga’s top things to do: read post
Read more…Rotorua is known as the "little town" of New Zealand's North Island (though its population is nearly 60,000), and the country's "Sulphur City," world famous for the geothermal activity resulting the area's volcanic activity. There are no live volcanoes around here, but plenty of hot water comes out from deep under the earth, manifesting as bubbling mud pools, geysers, and warm streams. Rotorua is also home to a rich Maori culture, sublime wildlife and landscapes, and plenty of adrenaline-packed…
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We absolutely LOVED the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on the North Island. Check out our pics here:
http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/01/20/tongariro-alpine-crossing...
All our other posts from NZ can be found here:
http://inspiringtravellers.com/tag/new-zealand/
Welcome to Beaver B and B in Blenheim, Marlborough.
Our self-contained unit is comfortable and private and can accomodate a couple.
Breakfast is self-serve continental and can be taken at your leisure in your room.
We are 1 km from the shops, restaurants and cafes and 10 minutes drive from the wineries.
We have off-street parking.
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'Freedom Campers' (as they are called) are becoming a problem.
However, just maybethe problem lies in that New Zealand is not as Campervan-friendly...compared with the US and especially Australia. We did a 3 week campervan "expedition" from Alice Springs through to Darwin a few years ago and were SO impressed with the camping facilities and the dump-stations were readily available. Touring via campervan is becoming more popular in New Zealand, maybe time for us to add more facilities??
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eTurboNews reports that "tourists who do not dispose of waste properly or poo in public spaces are a real problem, Tourism Minister and Prime Minister John Key says....
"Some councils have also raised issues about cyclists and tourists who hired vans without toilet facilities."
I'm surprised by this, because I get that sense that outdoorsy people have gotten to be pretty good about these things. Am I off base?
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