HIKING THE GERTRUDE SADDLE ROUTE

The Gertrude Saddle Route is getting more popular by the year thanks to word of mouth. But it’s still 100% worth it! While the journey to the saddle return is less than 10km, the saddle provides epic views and is a fun challenge in dry conditions. But it’s...

8 FUN THINGS TO DO IN FRANKTON

Frankton is growing, fast. And with that, the number of things to do in Frankton is increasing…it’s not just a shopping destination. This post will cover things to do in Frankton inside the red border on the map below. I’ll finish off the post with...

IS HOBBITON WORTH IT? OPINIONS FROM 32 VISITORS

Hobbiton needs no introduction. Hobbiton is New Zealand’s third-largest tourist attraction, attracting approximately 17 percent of international visitors (source). These visitors help inject ~$78m into the Matamata-Piako district annually. 17 percent seems low...

VISITING PIGEON ISLAND (NEAR QUEENSTOWN)

Pigeon Island is an awesome 1.7 km2 (170 hectare) island in the middle of Lake Wakatipu. Everyone is free to visit making it a fun place for either a day or overnight trip. While many people will drive the Queenstown to Glenorchy Road and see both Pigeon and Pig...

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY MUSEUM IN PALMERSTON NORTH

When Charles Munro introduced rugby to New Zealand in 1870 did he think the sport would become the national sport of New Zealand? Who knows! But what we do know is the New Zealand Rugby Museum celebrates the history of the sport in New Zealand. If the museum...