Arrowtown is a historic town in the north of Queenstown, and Queenstown is a small town that attracts millions of tourists every year because of its stunningly beautiful sceneries and wide range of outdoor activities offerings. It is one of the most popular destinations for extreme sports like...
This is a question we are asked a lot, and for good reason. The road to Milford Sound winds its way through a landscape of towering cliffs, steep valleys and the impressive Homer Tunnel. While the road is well-maintained and monitored, it is sometimes prone to closures from snow, slips,...
I had my first driving over the Crown Range at sunrise, our notorious alpine pass connecting Queenstown and Wanaka and topping out at around 1100 meters. The highest public road in New Zealand, it’s chock full of windy bends, tight turns, steep climbs and a descent with large drops that...
From Cape Reinga in the north to Milford Sound in deep South, embark on a collection of road trips throughout New Zealand. A road trip around New Zealand is an unforgettable experience. Find out where to start.
Explore Queenstown Drive to Te Anau Te Anau Glowworm Cave Day 10 (Dec 27) - Stay Te Anau (2/2) Milford Sound Day Trip (Self drive or join a bus tour?) Day 11 (Dec 28) - Stay Lake Tekapo (or somewhere in between) Drive from Te Anau to somewhere...
You can also drive east from Queenstown to the historical town of Arrowtown to learn about gold mining. Great activities – Today you can enjoy a cruise on the lake – there is one on the historical steamboat. But I opted for the Spirit of Queenstown because it was going more North and...
The40 minute drive fromQueenstown to Glenorchyis probably the most scenic drive you’ll ever experience. No wonder then, there’s a place called Paradise just up the road from Glenorchy. A number of movies including The Lord of The Rings and Wolverine have been shot here – one look at th...