Life is a journey

Planning an escape to the whimsical land of New Zealand? Perhaps you’ve been a longtime fan of Lord of the Rings or perhaps you’re just seeking adventure. New Zealand has just that and then some! We’ve compiled a list of the 20 best places in New Zealand you must visit. They’re our top picks for what not to miss! 1. Roy’s Peak, Wanaka Roy’s Peak is one of the most iconic photographic locations in all of New Zealand. Just one look at this photo and it isn’t hard to see why tourists flock there! It is a 5-8 hour hike to the top, but if you’re well-equipped and reasonably fit, it should take you about six hours. Add another hour to stay at the summit, take photos and snack on some lunch and you probably have a seven-hour hike, round-trip. Read more: Where to hike in New Zealand’s South Island during Winter 2. Dunedin Dunedin is not a destination you will read on many “must see” places in New Zea...

I love those travel experiences you have and hang on to for years to come – the kind that you always talk about at dinner parties and that fill the answer to everyone’s favourite question:  Where is the best place you have ever travelled to?  Although I can’t answer the question definitively (my answer quite literally changes every time I answer), I can say with confidence that New Zealand would have to be one of the most beautiful, untouched, epic, dramatic and just down right jaw dropping places I have ever been. When I visited for the second time a few months ago, I wanted to get a van and drive around the South Island for a few weeks. I’m lucky to have a friend who also lives in New Zealand and came on part of the adventure with me, travelling around every day to a new beach, town, or camping ground in the mountains. If you too are thinking about an escape to the South Island of New Zealand, here’s exactly how to do van life in New Zealand! Travelli...

Share or save this post Pinterest Twitter Facebook Sitting on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and set against the dramatic Remarkables, Queenstown is New Zealand’s outdoor playground, a truly, beautiful adventure wonderland 365 days of the year. No trip to New Zealand’s southern island is complete without exploring Queenstown, a historic mining town, now known for its proximity to some of the world’s best extreme sports. Whether you want to ski the slopes of Coronet Peak, hike around the mountain scenery, bungee jump off Kawarau Gorge Bridge, jet-boat on the lake, or just chill out and wine taste, explore the town and soak in the nature therapy, there is something in...