While only a short, scenic ferry ride from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island can feel like a world away. With its world-class wineries, glorious beaches, enclaves of native forest and warm microclimate, it’s easy to see why this 20km-long island is a frequent feature in tourism top 10 lists around the world. In […]
Despite the perception of being a small land mass, a New Zealand summer can differ between not just islands, but even adjacent cities! From a humid heat in Auckland to a dry climate in Christchurch, New Zealanders relish the summer months with BBQs, road trips, and swims at the beach. Here’s a roundup of five of the best New Zealand summer destinations! Gisborne (Māori […]
As one of the largest countries in the world by land mass, it comes with little surprise that the expansive Australian landscape is home to a lot of native plant species. In fact, there’s more than 30, 000 – making the flora and fauna of Australia some of our most prized […]
One of the most special things about New Zealand is that it has a plethora of native birds that are unique only to the country. Whether you’re an avid bird watcher, or just keen to spot some beautiful birds, check out some of our favourites below. Each bird has an English and Māori name […]
Although small in land mass, New Zealand is filled to the brim with a vast array of hidden gems only known to local Kiwi’s. To pique your interest, we’ve rounded up our top five favourites for you to add to your Kiwana bucket list. New Chums Beach, Coromandel Only accessible by boat or foot, New Chums […]
There’s absolutely no denying it; 2020 has not been the year we had in mind when putting together our annual bucket list on New Year’s Day! While we have had to briefly swap our global travels for armchair adventures, we’ve not let this deter our explorers’ spirit. With travel around Australia becoming a possibility in the near […]