New Zealand
How lucky are people who live in Auckland? A 40-minute ferry ride from downtown and you’re on Waiheke Island. Just 93.2 square kilometres, Waiheke is known as a little Mediterranean jewel nestled in the Hauraki Gulf. A jewel that has 128 km of coastline and is famous for its wineries. What more could you ask… Continue reading The Waiheke Island Guide
Taupo is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes – it’s the epitome of what you’d expect to see when you think of New Zealand. Natural hot springs, gourmet restaurants, local friendliness and an abundance of activities make it one of my favourite places for a quick getaway. Located just three-and-a-half hours from Auckland or five hours… Continue reading 48 hours in Great Lake Taupo
Mount Maunganui, also know as “The Mount” to locals, is a popular beach town in the Bay of Plenty – just 2.5 hours’ drive from Auckland and located on the stunning East Coast of the North Island. If you’re driving in from Auckland, you’ll want to make sure you stop at Blueberry Country in Ngatea… Continue reading Mount Maunganui
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and an eclectic mix of historic elegance and contemporary culture. Christchurch’s energy is evident wherever you go. The city has bounced back after the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 with innovative new attractions, as well as some old favourites. It is a hub of arts,… Continue reading The Ultimate Christchurch Weekend Guide
The Lord of The Rings trilogy documented this country in ways that I, even as a local, had never seen before. And since then I’ve become entirely captivated with finding and visiting these entrancing spots. The LOTR trilogy and The Hobbit were filmed all over New Zealand, featuring many shots of the cascading Southern Alps… Continue reading Exploring the real Middle Earth: Lord of the Rings Locations in New Zealand
The Hawke’s Bay region is located on the Eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island and is home to some of the country’s best beaches, hikes, wineries and local produce. The area is known for its laid-back atmosphere, sunny weather and superb quality of life. If you’re headed for the Bay, explore the towns of… Continue reading Hotspots of Hawke’s Bay
Are you making the most out of your annual leave? Are you guilty of throwing away your leave on spur of the moment, can’t-stand-the-office-any-longer holidays? In 2016, Aussies failed to take their full entitlement of 20 days annual leave, only taking 15 days annual leave, even though 75% of Aussies said they would give up… Continue reading How to double your annual leave
Aussies are suffering, and it’s time to address the issue. Did you use all your leave last year? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Our research reveals Aussies are wasting five days of annual leave a year, missing out on some serious beach, ski, spa and fling time. Five days might not sound like much, but… Continue reading Are you holiday deprived?
Aussies are afflicted. And it’s serious. Sort of! You might not know it, but you could be fling deficient. Or adventure deprived! Our research revealed Aussies aren’t using all their annual leave. It sounds innocent enough, but with 75% of us ending 2016 with five unused days of leave, there could be long-lasting side effects. Find… Continue reading What’s your holiday deprivation?