Julie Scanlon from Kidspot shares things to see and do on her five-day family road trip from Wellington to Taupo. Road trip! The last time my kids heard those words, we embarked on an epic two-week journey around the South Island. This time, it was a five-day trip during the school holidays to explore the...
Julie Scanlon from Kidspot continues her five-day family road trip from Wellington to Taupo. Before hitting the road for the second day of our trip, we decided to see some more of Palmerston North. The Square The Square is the city’s central recreational hub, and someone happened to mention to us that it was currently...
Julie Scanlon from Kidspot continues her five-day family road trip from Wellington to Taupo. After a great night’s rest, we decided to head out and see more of Napier. National Aquarium of New Zealand A visit to the vast National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade kept us busy for a couple of hours....
Julie Scanlon from Kidspot continues her five-day family road trip from Wellington to Taupo. After a fabulous night’s rest, we farewelled our hosts and set off to explore more of Rotorua. Skyline Rotorua This city is absolutely packed with family friendly attractions, but one not to miss is Skyline Rotorua. The gondola ride up Mount...
Julie Scanlon from Kidspot continues her five-day family road trip from Wellington to Taupo. It may have been a freezing cold winter’s night, but we were toasty warm at our lovely Taupo Hotel. We woke up on the final day of our road trip to the news that our route home to Wellington – the...
In the heat of the Australian summer, dreaming is about all you can do when it comes to enjoying a white Christmas. However, increasing numbers of Aussies and Kiwis are also choosing to get festive in the middle of winter. It’s known as Christmas in July and brings plenty of opportunities to rug up and...
Winter is the coolest time to visit Christchurch – and not just because the average temperatures are a chilly 3-12 degrees. A cover of winter snow takes the already spectacular scenery within easy reach of the city to a whole new level (like New Zealand needed any help there!). The cool, crisp and clear air...
Foodies, New Zealand is your culinary oyster. The country is renowned for the quality of its fresh produce and punches well above its weight in terms of internationally recognised dining experiences. Book your stay at ChoiceHotels.com. Wherever you choose to head on either island, you are going to have a delicious time, but for something...
Want to enjoy a weekend away and a delicious drop of wine without worrying about the nasties? We have you sorted with these top five places to sip and stay across Australia and New Zealand. With the rise of sustainable agriculture, a number of wineries are converting to organic and biodynamic viticulture – good for...
Aotearoa New Zealand is a nation that embraces a wide variety of musical genres. New Zealand Music Month is celebrated in May, but anytime is a good time to check out the country’s diverse music scene. From jazz and grunge, to classical and some unique Kiwi sounds, there’s always something amazing being played somewhere. Here’s...
