Are you looking to find the best Dunedin tours from cruise ships? We stopped at Dunedin as part of our Australia New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice and there are lots of different tours depending on interests and budget. Dunedin is the second-largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, after Christchurch. Archaeology suggests … Read more
The Sounds were part of our Australia and New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice, but what makes cruising The Sounds New Zealand spectacular? Most cruisers will tell you that sailing through Milford, Doubtful, and Dusky Sounds was the highlight of their New Zealand cruise, and Rudyard Kipling described it as the ‘eighth wonder of the … Read more
Are you stopping in Akaroa as part of your cruise or a day trip from Christchurch? I’m going to advise you on what there is to do there, the history and other essential information for your trip.
Are you stopping in Rotorua as part of your North Island New Zealand trip? Then read our detailed Rotorua 3 day itinerary travel guide for ideas and information on this diverse area. Day One Wai O Tapu Leave your accommodation early enough to arrive at Wai O Tapu for the eruption of Lady Knox Geyser … Read more
Are you looking for an honest Huka Falls River Cruise review? We visited Huka Falls on our New Zealand road trip and researched the best way to view Huka Falls. Huka Falls Cruise V Huka Falls Jet There are two options when deciding what company to use to get up close to Huka Falls. They … Read more
Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderland was one of our favourite attractions near Rotorua. This geothermal attraction is one of New Zealand‘s must do’s and is rated in the Top Ten Attractions in Rotorua by Tripadvisor. Read our full review and our top 11 tips for an awesome time at this incredible natural geothermal attraction. What … Read more
The Karangahake Railway Tunnel walk is one of the trails in Karangahake Gorge. It’s a picturesque hike with some interesting history and things to see along the way. We stopped to stretch our legs on our road trip from the Coromandel Peninsula to Rotorua. This guide will provide all the information you need for the … Read more
The Cathedral Cove Walking Track was the highlight of our two days on the Coromandel Peninsula. These tips and information will make your time at Cathedral Cove more enjoyable. Cathedral Cove Walking Track Tips Where is Cathedral Cove? The nearest place to Cathedral Cove is Hahei, on the Coromandel Peninsula. It is 185 km from … Read more
If you are thinking of going to Hot Water Beach, read these Hot Water Beach Tips before you go to make the most of your visit. This guide includes all the essential information you will need to plan your day. Hot Water Beach Tips Find out when low tide is and make sure you are … Read more
Our Celebrity Solstice New Zealand cruise departed from Sydney, Australia, and took us to New Zealand where it finished. We flew into Sydney the day before and stayed the night at Holiday Inn Old Sydney. There’s lots of things to do in Sydney and makes an ideal pre-cruise stay. Day 1 | Celebrity Solstice departs … Read more
Spending only one day in Auckland and looking for the best things to do? We had one day here after finishing our Celebrity Solstice cruise and managed to squeeze as much as possible into our day. Auckland is New Zealand‘s largest city despite not being the capital, which is Wellington. It is one of the … Read more
Are you looking for day trips from Tauranga? We stopped at Tauranga cruise port as part of our Australia New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice, and there are a variety of tours depending on interests and budget. Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s busiest cruise ports and serves as a transit point for the historical harbour city of Tauranga … Read more
