Milford Sound also known by its indigenous Māori name Piopioptahi is one New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations. It's one of those places I've wanted to visit for a long time. I first learned of Milford Sound when I was a young boy. My mother, who worked at a hotel at the time, would sometimes …
Continue reading Discover Milford Sound: A Fiordland National Park Gem
My wife Trudy and I have always wanted to travel to New Zealand, and after a lot of research, we decided that the best way to see a lot of the country was to travel by campervan. We took up the challenge in 2023 and after logging more than 4000 kms (roughly 2500 miles) we …
Continue reading The Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki, a quick stop on our New Zealand campervan journey.
Hell’s Gate is a geothermal reserve and mud spa in Rotorua, New Zealand and is an area of historical significance for the local Māori people who have used it for centuries as a place for healing and general wellbeing. As you drive up, that distinct smell of sulphur is ever present in the air. Here you can …
Tunnel Beach, located just 15 minutes south of Dunedin on New Zealand's southeast coast, is another one of those cool spots you can visit as you travel around the South Island. We were headed to the seaport town of Bluff on the southernmost tip of the island so a two-hour break from driving to check …
Continue reading New Zealand road trip, Tunnel Beach, South Island.
Taking up an entire city block, the Queen Victoria Building is home to finest, most elegant shopping experience in Sydney. It borders George, Market, York and Druitt streets in the Central Business District (CBD) and definitely stands out amongst the modern skyscrapers. It was built between 1893 and 1898 on the location of the old …
Continue reading Inside the iconic Queen Victoria Building which houses Sydney’s finest mall.
For anyone exploring the South Island of New Zealand, you should add the Mt. Cook Aoraki /National Park to your list of things to experience. There's no end to the scenic views in the South and the drive to the park provides plenty. The Whitehorse Hill Campground where we would park for the night, is …
Continue reading Hiking the Hooker Valley Track, Aoraki/Mt.Cook National Park, New Zealand.
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