Articles by: NZT

Blue Lakes Tongariro National Park

The best day hikes in North Island, New Zealand

October 20218 minute read

Looking for New Zealand day hikes in the North Island?The North Island of New Zealand is known to the local Māori people as Te Ika a Maui, ‘Maui’s fis...

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Stewart Island Rakiura

Top 5 things to do on Stewart Island

September 20215 minute read

The third and smallest of New Zealand’s three main islands, Stewart Island is a hidden gem that even many Kiwis have not yet had the chance to visit. ...

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New Zealand music

Sounds of New Zealand - New Zealand Music

July 20212 minute read

Now it’s time to tune into the musical sounds of New Zealand, but where to start! New Zealand music has been influenced by so many genres – blues, jaz...

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NZ Best Movies

9 Must-See New Zealand Movies

June 20213 minute read

Now it’s time to load up the popcorn bowl and take your pick from a variety of movies that will introduce you to the sights, sounds, people and storie...

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REI New Zealand trip

The Perfect Trip to Replace Your Cancelled REI New Zealand Adventure

April 20216 minute read

We are sorry to hear that REI have cancelled their overseas trips. An REI New Zealand Adventure is a treat we can really appreciate you were looking f...

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Keeping you  safe post Covid

Keeping You Safe in the Post Covid-19 Era

April 20213 minute read

When it comes to travelling again, New Zealand is the perfect post-Covid travel destination. We’ve got wilderness and space, quiet hiking trails and t...

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New Zealand sports

10 of New Zealand's Favourite Sports

April 20217 minute read

What exactly are New Zealand’s favourite sports? And can I join in? Well, sure! Read on to discover 10 of our favourite sporting pastimes all of which...

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NZ Backroads Experiences

10 of New Zealand's Best Backroad Experiences

January 20216 minute read

Do you want to discover the best of New Zealand when you visit? While the main tourist trail is always popular, we recommend delving a little deeper f...

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Safety on the Trails

Top 10 Tips to Keep You Safe on the Trails

March 20203 minute read

New Zealand and adventure are somewhat synonymous with one another. Our country is rapidly becoming one of the top-rated hiking destinations in the wo...

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Australianbushfires

Our Neighbours Need Your Help…

January 20202 minute read

You may have heard the devastating news about our Aussie neighbours. They are currently experiencing the worst bushfires in Australian history. We hav...

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Keeping safe on NZ trails

Keep Safe with Mountain Safety Council

December 20194 minute read

We’ve teamed up with New Zealand Mountain Safety Council to provide you with a comprehensive guide to keeping safe out on our trails.There are a few q...

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Travel insurance New Zealand

Why Do I Need New Zealand Travel Insurance?

December 20194 minute read

A recent study by USjetcost.com polled almost 5,000 Americans who had all travelled outside the United States in the last 12 months. Of those, 41% adm...

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Lord of the Rings tours New Zealand

New Zealand Tours | Lord of the Rings

August 20198 minute read

One of the conditions of Peter Jackson directing the Lord of the Rings films was that the trilogy be filmed in his home country of New Zealand. Thanks...

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New Zealand wildlife | Dolphin

New Zealand Wildlife | Our Top 14 NZ Animals

June 201914 minute read

An introduction to New Zealand wildlifeNew Zealand is home to so many species that are found nowhere else on earth! We think that’s pretty awesome and...

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