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Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, lies at the bottom of the north island. Although Auckland is bigger, Wellington is the governmental and business centre of the country. I like to think of it as the Ottawa to Auckland’s Toronto. Wellington isn’t very big. I walked across the length of downtown in under an hour. But…
If you love wine, go to Waiheke. At least, that’s what everyone told me when I moved to Auckland. Waiheke is a small island off the coast of Auckland. It’s easily accessible by a 30 minute ferry that runs regularly throughout the week. The island is known for its wineries and restaurants. Since I’m not…
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the most famous hikes in New Zealand and known as one of the best single day hikes in the world. But many people face this trek without knowing that. They do it because, much like the rest of New Zealand, it has ties to Lord of the Rings….
On New Zealand’s North Island, under the hills of Waitomo, lies a secret world of water-filled caves where you can map the constellations on the cave’s ceiling. No, this isn’t a fairy tale; it’s the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Photos of the blue-ish glow from the glowworms look like something out of Avatar. You hardly even…
Hot Water Beach is an iconic Kiwi experience that can be found on almost every tour itinerary and New Zealand must-do list. After experiencing it, I can understand why it’s one of the most renowned beaches in the world. It’s almost unfortunate that it has become such a tourist destination, constantly covered in people trying…
Food is one of the main reasons I love to travel. It’s probably one of the main reasons I love life! As much as I adore curling up with a good book and a plate of Pillsbury cookies, there’s something uniquely satisfying about eating your way through a country. Which is exactly what I did…
Swimming with wild dolphins in New Zealand is an experience unlike any other. I’ve got on dolphin watching trips before. I’ve even swum with dolphins in Mexico (in captivity – before I understood sustainable tourism). But neither could compare to swimming with wild dolphins in Kaikoura, New Zealand. To be honest, I nearly didn’t go…