Our Rotorua tour wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the captivating Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave. Here, we will witness the most active geysers of any geothermal park, the steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and some of the world’s most magnificent silica terraces with stunning colors. The name “Orakei Korako” translates to …
Prepare yourself for a surreal visual experience as you journey to the breathtaking Blue Spring in Putaruru. While the drive to this hidden gem may seem like a considerable distance from Auckland, We were rewarded with stunning picturesque countryside views. The beauty of the landscape serves as a testament to why numerous epic movies have …
Huka Falls is just a 5-minute drive north of Lake Taupo, within Wairakei Park. This waterfall is one of the most visited waterfalls in New Zealand, and you have to be there yourself to understand why. We arrived at the car park of Spa Thermal Park, where there were plenty of parking lots for free. …
After our recent visit to Queenstown, we began contemplating our options for exploring the North Island before returning to Malaysia at the end of the month. Our local in-laws proposed a captivating 4-day and 3-night journey to the Taupō and Rotorua region. This post is all about our first stop, Aratiatia Rapids. Intrigued by the prospect …
During our three-month stay in New Zealand, we had the opportunity to explore various locations in both the North and South Islands. One of our longest and most memorable journeys was a ten-day, nine-night trip that covered all the places to visit in Queenstown and its surrounding areas on the South Island. In this article, …
Let me tell you about our tour in Queenstown City Center! We stayed for nine days and went on awesome day tours to nearby places. But we also had downtime to explore this incredible city. Queenstown is a gem, with the stunning Wakatipu Lake and Remarkable range as its backdrop. We took a leisurely walk, …
Throughout our 9-day tour in Queenstown, South Island, and the surrounding area, we made it a point to explore a wide range of restaurants, each offering unique cooking methods and flavors. While we had the opportunity to try more establishments than those mentioned below, I would like to share my top restaurants in Queenstown and …
On the ninth day of our Queenstown trip, we opted for a different mode of travel. We rent a car instead of joining a guided tour and immerse ourselves in the breathtaking beauty of the Queenstown to Glenorchy highway, renowned as one of the most scenic drives in New Zealand. We started our day with …
During the seventh day of our journey around the South Island, we were excited to embark on the Doubtful Sound cruise to explore the wilderness of Fiordland. We had a peaceful night’s rest in the charming town of Te Anau. This fiord is three times longer than Milford Sound and has ten times the surface …
