Auckland, New Zealand & vicinity

Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do outside Auckland: Piha – Ideal day excursion to Auckland’s western coast, featuring beautiful black sand beaches and scenic hiking trails. Piha Beach is the main attraction, with impressive rock formations along the beach. The experience varies significantly during high and low tide, revealing inaccessible parts during low tide.Continue reading “Auckland, New Zealand & vicinity”

Queenstown, New Zealand

Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do in Queenstown: Bob’s Cove Viewpoint – The complete trail connects Bob’s Cove with 12 Mile Delta (campground) and typically requires several hours to finish. However, we chose to hike only a portion of it, heading towards Bob’s Cove Viewpoint which took us ~1 hour. Starting from the trailhead,Continue reading “Queenstown, New Zealand”

Fiordland & Te Anau, New Zealand

Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do in Fiordland: Milford Sound – The stunning views of Milford Sound cannot be missed, and I highly recommend doing both the cruise and shore walk to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of this natural wonder. Despite being named a sound, it is technically a fiord, and theContinue reading “Fiordland & Te Anau, New Zealand”