NZMustDo

Kaikōura

February 25, 2026: Kaikōura rests on a dramatic stretch of coast. The mountains, peaks still adorned with last season’s snow, soar above as the sea washes at their feet.

The Marlborough Sounds

February 23, 2026: In the Marlborough Sounds, the land doesn’t so much meet the sea, as surrender to it.

Wonderful Wellington

February 20, 2026: We rolled into Wellington on a beautiful Friday afternoon – harbor glittering, hills green, blue skies – for a weekend visit with a dear friend from Charlotte. Hello Jennifer!

New Zealand Wine

February-March, 2023: Sauvignon Blanc is the star of New Zealand Wine. But there is much more here. And the Kiwis keep the best to themselves!

Golden Bay

February 17, 2023: Golden Bay, tucked away in the remote northwest corner of the South Island, hides several remarkable natural sights.

Wild Wharariki Beach

February 17, 2023: Wharariki Beach takes the prize as the most beautiful beach in New Zealand, if not the world. Absolutely stunning.

The Abel Tasman Track

February 15, 2023: The Abel Tasman Track delivers beautiful views and isolated beaches in an easy day hike. This kind of walk is why outdoor enthusiasts love New Zealand!

February 11, 2023: Our little blue bach in Punakaiki felt far from civilization. We had only the waves, weka, and bloodthirsty sand flies for company as we admired the blue horizon of the Tasman Sea.

The World’s Fastest Indian

January 27, 2023: We found The World’s Fastest Indian not in a museum. Rather, the legendary motorcycle was in the most unlikely of places… at E. Hayes and Sons Hardware in Invercargill, far and away on the southern tip of New Zealand.

New Zealand Road Trip The Catlins Nugget Point LIghthouse

The Catlins NZ

January 26, 2023: Our New Zealand Road Trip took us from Dunedin through the Catlins along the wild southeast coast. This remote area rewards the trek: it hosts petrified forests, Niagara Falls, and stunning coastal views.