Ahh, Wellington… this vibrant little city (and the capital of New Zealand) is a gem in so many ways. Situated in a beautiful harbour and flanked by tree and house-topped hills, Wellington is a compact and easily walkable city with…
Trails + Ales: Kaitoke Regional Park & Brewtown (Wellington, New Zealand)
You’ll find Kaitoke Regional Park after a quick drive from Wellington’s CBD – about 45 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city lies a beautiful rainforest with great walking trails and a Lord of the Rings filming…
Exploring Wellington’s Wine Country: New Zealand’s Best Under-the-Radar Wine Region
Just over an hour east of Wellington’s CBD is an incredibly charming wine region set amidst sheep-dotted plains and the Tararua mountain ranges. Martinborough, New Zealand is a little paradise for wine lovers – it’s what we’d imagine the…
The Best Campground in the Wellington Region: Holdsworth Campsite and the Rocky Lookout
The DOC-run Holdsworth Campground is kiwi camping at its best: this spot is no-frills but with all the essentials, set in a beautiful wilderness area but easy for all to enjoy and access. On our first visit here, we’ve…
Exploring the Wild Wairarapa Coast in Castlepoint, New Zealand
Castlepoint is a remote and ruggedly beautiful area on the east end of New Zealand’s Wairarapa region. While it’s only about two and a half hours from the country’s bustling capital, it feels like an entirely different world out in…