Eye of the Storm – Auckland’s Cornwall Park and (N)One Tree Hill
Part One: One Tree Hill, the Hill With No Tree. Not so far from Auckland’s city centre lies Cornwall Park, an unfeasible 540 acre expanse of fields, gardens, and tree-lined avenues that worship at the foot of a small mountain. At 182 metres high, One Tree Hill ranks as Auckland’s second highest mountain […]
The Butcher of Wadestown
The above photo was taken in 1910, on Wadestown Road near Pitt Street, in Wellington. A local butcher’s proudly displays its stock, its four staff and two horses. The carcasses on display seem to be wrapped in some decorative cloths, and for some reason don’t hold much interest for the napping neighbourhood dogs. The picket-fenced […]
Exploring Abandoned Railways…In A Golf Cart!
Explore a forgotten but historic stretch of the New Zealand wilderness at the wheel of your personal rail cart. This is very, very cool. If the romance of vintage rail travel is your thing, then picture yourself clattering along miles of disused, overgrown tracks. If rambling through New Zealand’s native wilderness without even a change […]
Lyttelton Tunnel Celebrates 50th Anniversary
From TVNZ News August 31st: Lyttelton Tunnel was closed for three hours this morning to mark the opening of its new control building. The tunnel is 50 years old and is recognised for its engineering heritage. Since 1964 the tunnel has been a critical road link between the Port of Lyttelton and Christchurch, reducing the travel […]
The Justin Timberlake Experience
As if you didn’t know, singer/songwriter/producer/actor/world’s sexiest/best dressed man is due in Auckland in just a few weeks to promote his current opus, 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2. Auckland is the only New Zealand stop on the current tour, so the occasion is likely to draw a large number of fans from around the […]
Cycling Holidays in New Zealand
Cycling or Biking is a really popular way to get into the beautiful back country of New Zealand. The government has committed to having a cycle trail from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South and this has encouraged tourist operators to provide accomodation, equipment and transport for tourists to enjoy […]
Entering the Wilderness of Information
The best resource available to travellers or adventurers for the wild side of New Zealand is the Department of Conservation.The Department of Conservation or commonly known as DOC is the government body which looks after our national parks and government owned land.
Taupo Winter Activities
Taupo's a great place to get away to for a winter holiday or for a couple of days stopover on your way through the island. Situated in the middle of the North Island it is a 3.5 hour drive from Auckland and a 4.5 hour drive from Wellington.
Queenstown Winter Activities
Queenstown is renowned for it's world-class ski fields and majestic mountain ranges, so skiers and snow boarders from all over the world head to the adventure capital to enjoy the slopes during winter. If you're not a skier there are some other great activities and attractions to enjoy in Queenstown, many of which are family friendly.
Auckland School Holiday City Break
Auckland has activities and attractions for all the family to enjoy, and offers a cool city school holiday break. Check out some of the places to head to in New Zealand's most vibrant and exciting city.
