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September 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Few South Island road trips deliver such a big change of scenery in such an easy drive. Leave Christchurch behind, and you’ll cross the Canterbury Plains, pass through friendly country towns, and watch the Southern Alps draw closer before Lake Tekapo’s stunning blue water comes into view.
Read More »September 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The Christchurch to Picton drive packs a lot into 336 km. Many travellers make the journey from Christchurch to Picton before catching a ferry to Wellington and continuing their adventure in the North Island. Others make it part of a longer New Zealand South Island road trip.
Read More »September 1, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Queenstown is a place of beauty and adventure, with so much to do and see, and a whole lot more to the region than the adventure capital itself.
Read More »April 11, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Navigating winter conditions on South Island roads requires awareness and caution, particularly regarding the notoriously dangerous phenomenon — black ice. What is black ice in driving?Black ice forms when moisture from fog, light rain or melted snow on the road drops to 0 degrees or lower.
Read More »July 11, 2022 at 10:45 AM
New Zealand’s winter season begins in June and goes through to August. Most of our snow falls in the mountainous areas, like the Central Plateau on the North Island and the Southern Alps on the South Island.
Read More »December 10, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Stuck between choosing all-wheel drive vs 4-wheel drive? Both vehicle types send power to all four wheels, unlike two-wheel drive systems, which only power the front or rear wheels.
Read More »July 9, 2024 at 6:49 AM
It’s beginning to look a lot like mid-winter Christmas- A wonderful travel idea for this July.
Read More »July 8, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Photo Credit: Wētā Workshop Unleashed
Enjoy the ultimate creative experience with a special effects company that creates movie magic! You will be taken on an adventure exploring the behind-the-scenes production of physical effects for film and get up close and personal with cool stuff like costumes and props.
June 5, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown lies the best Kiwi viewing spot in New Zealand. Kiwi Park is a wildlife sanctuary that protects and restores the native taonga species. Originally a rubbish tip, the sanctuary was transformed into an environment with a conservation focus, safeguarding New Zealand’s natural heritage.
Read More »June 5, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Photo Credit: Orana Wildlife Park
Visit New Zealand’s Open-Range ZooStep into New Zealand's only open-range zoo and look out for the gorilla, a unique experience you won't find anywhere else in the country! Explore the wilderness, walk-through aviaries and hand-feed giraffes, meet the rhinos and lions of Africa, or view Kiwi,...