This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. Psssst, I’ve got a confession. I’ve never seen The Hobbit, or any of the Lord of The Rings films. I’ve heard that Tolkien’s books are the second most read in …
This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. Recently I was lucky enough to tag along with a group of travel specialists invited by Tourism New Zealand to experience the best things to do in New Zealand. As …
This piece was contributed by Matt Officen of Tourism Media. The heavy crunch of coach tires on the hotel gravel forecourt signalled it was time to take a last swig of coffee, grab our daypacks and head off into the …
This piece was contributed to the Expedia Australia blog by Tourism New Zealand. New Zealanders are a parochial lot, never happier than when telling overseas visitors about their stunning country. And yet there are some places that are so undiscovered, even …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
