Visiting Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre was one of the highlights of our recent trip to New Zealand. Pūkaha is a 942-hectare unfenced wildlife centre located in the Tararua District in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It is home to a variety of native New Zealand wildlife, including birds, reptiles, aquatic life, and invertebrates. …
Regardless of the season, camping is perhaps the best way for you to go off-grid and spend some quality time with your family. Especially if you’re planning to visit New Zealand, a camping getaway is a must-have on your family’s itinerary as it’s one of the most beautiful places in the entire world. Camping for …
In December 2020, the Haggis and I caught the ferry to the South Island and spent two days exploring the north region of Marlborough. We road tripped around the dramatic coastline, went on a short hike to see the best views of Mahau Sound, and spent a night in the most blissful bothy on the banks of the Wakamarina River.
Travel was far from my mind when Scotland first went into lockdown in March 2020. It became evidently clear that travel would not be something I would enjoy for months, even years. A huge blow to a travel blogger and small business owner who relies on travel and tourism to pay the bills! But due …
The humble little kiwi is a New Zealand treasure- so much so that residents were named after the iconic bird. Kiwi are also one of the most interesting birds that you’ll find on New Zealand’s shores; here are 20 fun facts about the kiwi bird, and why they are one of the most unique birds …
Wondering where to see kiwis in New Zealand? Let’s clarify- I’m talking about the bird- not the people! When I visited my home country of New Zealand with the Haggis, he really wanted to see a kiwi bird. Because we were travelling all over the country, I decided I’d plot out all of the places …