Guides

The proud capital of New Zealand, Wellington is well-known for its quirky, colourful streets, its love of fashion and events, and its bustling hospitality scene.

If you haven’t got long in this beautiful geothermal town, then it pays to plan your visit so you know exactly what hot spots to head to first.

Located just an hour and a half’s drive from Christchurch, Akaroa is the ideal spot for a day trip or an overnight stay. Sit back, relax and let our 12 hour guide help you find the best things to see, eat and do in this beautiful part of the country.

Excellent coffee, excellent wine and excellent food. There’s little more that needs to be said to encourage one to spend 12 hours in this special slice of North Canterbury. Add breathtaking views, easy driving and friendly people to the mix and the deal will be well and truly sealed.

Kaikōura has it all. Spectacular scenery, wildlife, adventure and some equally as spectacular food and drink offerings.

Whether you’re preparing a picnic, BBQ or just looking to stock up your fridge and pantry with items not from the supermarket, we have your guide to the independent butcheries, bakeries, delis, greengrocers and liquor stores in Christchurch.

Have a trip to Auckland planned? Make sure to soak up the special feeling that you won’t get anywhere else in the country from sharing a city with over 1.5million other people.

Not all coffee is created equal, so in our guide to New Zealand’s coffee roasters, we pay homage to those roasting, brewing and serving it the best. You’ll find micro roasters rubbing shoulders with the country’s biggest producers.

A wonderfully quiet place, Whanganui’s charm is in the pretty streets where there’s no rush to find a park or feel frazzled by traffic. There’s no need to drive far here anyway, so join the locals sipping coffee on street corners, and find some of the most acclaimed art in the country at the numerous galleries.

Lovers of sport, great food and wine are all part of a population of people who have a palpable sense of loyalty to their city, and with plenty to be proud of it’s no wonder they have made it home.

A place where every house in town seems to have a million-dollar view, can’t be a bad place to spend 12 hours, and with endless activities both indoor and out, Wanaka will be sure to charm even the toughest of critics.

Don’t let the tall tales of an everlasting winter put you off visiting Dunedin. A city bursting with student life as well as top class fashion, art and eateries, it’s well worth the trip to the deep south.

Whether you’re treating yourself, exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is forever full of surprises. The Garden City is home to top of the line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and plenty of activities to nourish body and soul.