Guides

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.

A quaint township in Hastings, Havelock North punches well above its weight when it comes to eating, drinking and shopping. Looking for things to do in Havelock North? We have you covered with this 12 hour guide.

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.

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.

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.

If you have an appetite for rich culture and relish sampling local food and wine, Hastings and the Hawke's Bay district are bursting with flavour in all aspects.

When you only have 12 hours somewhere you want to hit the best places first, right? Here’s our guide to the coolest spots in Tauranga.

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.

Make the most of your time in Invercargill, one of the southernmost cities in the world. Known for top notch hospitality, cheese rolls and rolling green hills, Invercargill features the very best of Southland cuisine, culture, fashion, design, art and entertainment. You’ll need to use your time wisely to get a sampling of it all.

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.

Whether you're visiting Porirua for the day or staying the night, we have the best things to see, eat and do in this little Greater Wellington town of 55,000.  

The best of art and food collide in coastal New Plymouth. Enjoy world class art, culture and cuisine in a seaside setting, with a backdrop of mountain views.

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

This coastal town perched just an hour and twenty minutes southeast of Christchurch has all you could want out of a weekend getaway: great food, charming accommodation, and stunning scenery. Home of the small, rare Hector dolphin and New Zealand’s only French settlement, the town of Akaroa still imparts a refreshing and unique charm.

Fill your day getting amongst the finest places to eat, drink and shop in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.

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.

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.