8 FUN DAY TRIP IDEAS FROM QUEENSTOWN

If you’re looking for fun day trips from Queenstown there are plenty of options. Most of the places below can be visited for a few days after Queenstown in their own right. But that’s not the point of this post. Let’s get into these Queenstown day...

VIEWING THE MAORI ROCK CARVINGS ON LAKE TAUPO

Given you’re looking at this page, I’m guessing you have an idea of what the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo are and wondering if they’re worth visiting. Yes? Awesome, I’m here to help. No? That’s okay, after reading this post...

VEGAN BURGERS IN WELLINGTON: MISSION EAT THEM ALL

Wellington is a haven for burger lovers! And while vegan burgers in Wellington are a minority, lots of restaurants provide vegan burgers year-round. And thankfully the majority of them are epic! This post will document the vegan burgers I eat in Wellington (you can...

DAY TRIPPING TO KAPITI ISLAND (RANGATIRA)

If you’re a bird nerd, stop reading and book your Kapiti Island day trip now. It’s worth it! For those who aren’t massive bird nerds but are considering a day trip to Kapiti Island, this post will help. I’ll let you know about my experience...

MACPAC UBER LIGHT INSULATED JACKET REVIEW

When I discovered Macpac was bringing out a synthetic uber-light jacket made from PrimaLoft, I was super excited. The uber jacket range is a popular seller at Macpac (I work in the Frankton store) for those who want a light warm jacket. But as someone who...

TAMA LAKES TRACK IN TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK

The Tama Lakes Track isn’t over-touristed and makes for a great 16km hike with 500 metres or so of elevation. I love the Tama Lakes Track and feel like it’s one of the most underrated hikes in Tongariro National Park. It’s also a good Tongariro...