All Aboard: Queenstown Trip Part 3

Queenstown is on the shores of a big lake which is traveled by an old steamship. Time for a cruise I think.
Welcome to Hotels California – such a lovely place

Having spent a fair amount of time in California in the past (yes it’s true I’ve been to Disneyland nine times), when Range Rover New Zealand asked if I’d be keen to head to San Francisco to drive their all-new Rangie, I almost bit their hand off – but also saved some appetite for Fisherman’s […]
Exploring New Frontiers: Queenstown Trip Pt 1

Queenstown is a must do for the Kiwi traveler and here’s my take on it!
MIQ lottery not as good as Lotto

Every week thousands of Kiwi’s grab a Lotto ticket dreaming of winning ‘life changing’ millions. Sure it costs a few bucks to enter the draw and the chances of winning are miniscule but the ‘hope’ it provides is actually quite joyful. Yesterday, the Government launched their MIQ lottery, just like Lotto it has the ability […]
A Guide to Weathering Storms

Driving through a ‘once in a lifetime’ storm has given me some insight which I am sharing to help you stay safe on the roads this winter.
The Devon Hotel | A gem in the heart of Taranaki

Taranaki is a great New Zealand destination easily reachable by car. There is lots to see and do and the Devon Hotel in New Plymouth is a great place to start.
Is this the scariest Ski run in the world?

With NZ Ski season essentially upon us, many Snow bucks and Bunnies will be dreaming of the white stuff that awaits at New Zealand’s finest resorts such as Mt Ruapehu, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. However, we stumbled upon a slope that would surely strike fear in the most accomplished of skiers/boarders. It’s set in […]
A Road Trippers Guide to the Hawke’s Bay

Stuck for road trip ideas? How about exploring the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand?
Saddle up in New Caledonia!

Mountain biking is a booming sport in New Caledonia with tracks to suit all levels of riders throughout the island and more tracks appearing regularly. From the urban trails of Noumea to mountainous tracks of central Grande Terre, prepare for thrills and spills on your New Caledonian biking adventure. New Caledonia caters for mountain bikers […]
Japan – Two Hearts, beat as one.

Travel Experiences Although thanks to Mazda, we were in Japan to see the latest offerings in the automotive world at the Tokyo Motor Show, we still had plenty of time to immerse ourselves into the spectacle that is Japan. And as we found out, it’s not all samurai swords and ninja’s The island of Japan […]