It has now been three years since we visited New Zealand and yet it feels like we just got back yesterday, with all we experienced still very much present in our memories. During our month long road trip in New Zealand, we spent three weeks in the South Island and fell in love with it. By reading through this article, you’ll understand why. The South Island of New Zealand is a…
It’s no secret that New Zealand is a stunning place to visit and one of our favourite destinations for a road trip. Ever! During the 3 weeks we spent in the South Island, we found ourselves in a remote part of the West Coast looking to drive from Glacier Country to Queenstown. This was after two days exploring New Zealand’s famous glaciers. The route from Glacier Country to Queenstown is…
Glaciers in New Zealand? We need to go! That’s what we thought when we first started planning our road trip. If you’re thinking alike, New Zealand’s Glacier Country is clearly a must-do on any visit to the South Island and its West coast. Home to two of the most famous glaciers – Franz Josef and Fox, Glacier Country is an area of outstanding beauty. The glaciers descend from the peaks of the…
Zealandia wildlife sanctuary is a unique conservation and restoration project in the Karori suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. Nestled in a valley only 10 minutes away from the town centre, Zealandia is the world’s first fenced urban wildlife sanctuary. The groundbreaking fence is the heart of Zealandia and protects the created habitat from predators and pests like cats or rats, just to name a few. Zealandia is a safe haven for…
Our first full day on New Zealand’s South Island was a highly anticipated one. We had planned to spend it hiking the picture-perfect Abel Tasman National Park, namely a section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track that the tour operator we used calls “slice of paradise”. Suitable! We were thrilled to get to Abel Tasman National Park because of what we read and seen beforehand about its natural beauty and the prospect of…
