Updated: 7th March, 2024 Welcome to the Catlins, one of the most secluded and drop-dead gorgeous areas in New Zealand (in my opinion at least!). The Catlins is found on the southern most point of the South Island, and stretches between the Southland and Otago regions. This area is filled with places to visit, from…
Updated: 29th January, 2024 Introducing one of the best (and shortest) road trips that you can do in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand! Beginning in Christchurch, this road trip takes you around the stunning Lyttleton Harbour, before heading into the beautiful and remote Banks Peninsula. This area is a little off the beaten track,…
Updated: 25th January, 2024 Driving down the length of the West Coast is, without a doubt, one of the best road trips in the South Island of New Zealand! This road trip takes anywhere from a couple of days to a week to explore and takes you through some of the wild and incredible scenery…
Updated: 20th January, 2024 One of the best ways to experience the magic of New Zealand is to grab your camera, jump in the car, and head out on a classic kiwi road trip! One of my favourite short road trips in the South Island is the drive along the Great Alpine Highway, which takes…
Updated: 14th January, 2024 Nestled between the tourist hotspot of Queenstown and the historic town of Cromwell in Otago is the dramatic Kawarau Gorge. This magnificent gorge has been carved out of the rock by the turquoise Kawarau River, which flows from Lake Wakatipu to Lake Dunstan, and is famous for its stunning natural beauty,…
Last Updated: 20th September, 2023 One of the most popular road-trips in the South Island of New Zealand is the drive south from the main city of Christchurch to the charming village of Lake Tekapo. This road-trip takes you through some of the most gorgeous scenery that the South Island has to offer, and you…
