Are you planning a Top of the South roadtrip? You’ve come to the right place.
New Zealand’s South Island has some of the best scenery the country has to offer. Breath-taking views, mountains, glaciers and lakes. The top of the South Island isn’t so well known, but deserves just as much recognition offering idyllic gold sand beaches, world-class wine and extraordinary marine wildlife.
Home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, the best weather year round, and dreamy accommodation, here’s our pick of the best Northland hidden treasures.
This beautiful region is a kiwi classic, but far enough off the beaten track that it doesn’t attract hoards of international tourists.
At a loose end of a weekend and wanting to escapes the city for a day walk? You may be thinking Auckland isn’t too well known for it’s walking trails, and for those of you who are real adventurous hikers, don’t expect anything too challenging or off the beaten track, but there are some beautiful trails well worth taking the time to visit – here are our 5 best day walks in Auckland…
Tucked away at the top of the South Island you can find some of the country’s best beaches and campsites in the Abel Tasman National Park.
Classed as one of the “great walks” of New Zealand, the Abel Tasman Coastal Track offers up to 60km of golden sands, sparkling seas and tropical rainforest.
Here’s all you need to know to start planning your adventure.
Hidden behind native bush lies New Chums Beach, the Coromandel’s best kept secret where untouched sweeping sands and turquoise waters await. Whilst New Zealand isn’t so well known for its gorgeous beaches, this is one to rival even Australia’s finest. New Chums Beach is undoubtly the most important stop to add to your Coromandel itinerary. Here is all you need to know on finding New Chums Beach.
ALERT – as of September 2024, Cathedral Cove Walkway and beach access is currently closed whilst DOC undergo maintenance work. It is expected to reopen by December 2024.
Yes, we’re talking about Cathedral Cove! This gorgeous spot on the Coromandel Peninsula is best known for being the backdrop in the Chronicles of Narnia’s Prince Caspian movie hit, filmed in 2008.
Cathedral Cove is one of the most popular places to visit in the area, and in fact, probably the entire North Island of New Zealand. Unlike many other hotspots, this stunning beach with the unique cave formations is well worth all the fuss, but be sure to beat the crowds and get to Cathedral Cove for sunrise!
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