Queenstown is breathtaking year-round, but we do count ourselves exceptionally fortunate at this time of the year. We are treated to autumn yellows, oranges and reds, a colour palate that MORE
Experiencing the best of your own backyard is something we think all Kiwis should do. We’ve compiled two adventure-packed itineraries on how to discover Milford Sound and Queenstown this winter. MORE
Queenstown is known for many things, among them being New Zealand’s adventure capital. Beyond the activities that make your heart beat right out of your chest, there are experiences that MORE
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever (Jacques Cousteau; explorer and conservationist, 1910 – 1997). Piopiotahi Marine Reserve occupies almost 700 hectares of MORE
Milford Sound is one of the most spectacular places to visit in New Zealand. Towering cliffs, peaks and waterfalls plunging down from as high as a thousand metres disappearing into MORE
If it is your first time to Queenstown, you have so many things you could do, see and experience during your stay. Where to Visit Obviously Queenstown has many attractions; MORE
Discovered by the Māori more than a thousand years ago, the early stories of Milford Sound are steeped in myth and legend that talk of its magnificent creation. According to MORE
They say it’s the wettest place in New Zealand – with almost 7,000mm of rainfall across 182 days of the year. That means in the course of 24 hours, magical MORE
New Zealand is often hailed as the adventure capital of the world, and no other town comes close to Queenstown when it comes to the variety and range of adventure MORE
A New Zealand trip wouldn’t be complete without seeing Milford Sound. Located on the southwest of South Island, it is in Fiordland National Park. The 16 kilometre length from the MORE
A trip to the gorgeous and ever-popular Milford Sound can only be made more enjoyable by preparing for it properly. Reaching Milford Sound can be done as a day long MORE
While Queenstown is world-renowned for its adventure activities, many flock to this little gem in the South to appreciate nature’s beauty and to have an epic relaxing and rejuvenating holiday. MORE
In 2015, New Zealand outranked every other country in the world as the world’s top film tourism destination. The wonderful Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy had much to do MORE
One of the great things about Aotearoa New Zealand is the ease of travel. Being a small country, nowhere is too far and everywhere is easy to reach. There are MORE
October 1999 marked the beginning of the transformation of our quiet little country into a wild rumpus, a runaway marriage of literature and film technology which became Middle Earth. With MORE
While the British and Irish Lions Tour that starts in June will already take you to some of the most marvelous places around New Zealand, there are some destinations that MORE
Get to Know Your Lions Tour Host Cities One of the most exciting sports events happening in New Zealand this year is the Lions Tour. It isn’t just an amazing MORE
The British and Irish Lions Tour in New Zealand is the most exciting sports event happening in the country this year. It all kicks off on 3 June at the Toll MORE
New Zealand has some of the best tramping tracks in the world. It really does. And they are virtually all in reach of many of our major cities. The MORE
To see Fiordland and Milford Sound/Piopiotahi from a helicopter is a whole new kind of awesome. From above, the mountain ranges open out into the lush southern plains to the MORE
There are plenty of good reasons to visit Milford Sound. Any visitor to the area can, and usually will wax lyrical about the amazing photographic opportunities. We’ve listed a few of MORE
Aotearoa New Zealand is a little dot on the world map, yet it has been, and still is, home to some of the biggest creatures ever to have lived. Dinosaurs MORE
As an alternative to hotels and motels, bed and breakfast accommodations tend to be warm and welcoming options. Often run by the owner in their home, the rooms are usually MORE
Harrison Cove, in Milford Sound Piopiotahi, is a unique and lovely area. Shaped like the head of a roaring lion, with the magnificent Harrison River pouring into its throat, this MORE
For the ultimate high country experience, it’s hard to beat Mt Nicholas Station. Set on the edge of Lake Wakatipu near the mouth of the Von River, the working cattle MORE
New Zealand is proud of its clear blue skies and fresh, clear air. The southern climate is said to be as crisp as the apples grown in the Deep South, MORE
Driving the scenic road from Queenstown to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi is an unforgettable experience. There are few places where you will find such a diversity of scenery in a relatively small MORE
Thousands of endurance runners are expected to turn out for the third Queenstown International Marathon this November. This relatively new event is taking off in the running world, with people MORE
If your idea of a relaxing holiday includes hooking a few local beauties – trout that is – then head on to Queenstown. With an abundant stock of rainbow and MORE
The impressive Southern Alps mountain range forms New Zealand’s great divide, a geological, geographical and politic boundary between the east and west coasts. The Alps are the largest mountain range MORE
Naming the fiords of Fiordland Nestled inside Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site, which gives it similar status to the Grand Canyon and pyramids of Giza, Fiordland is home to a MORE
If you want to leave the stress of your daily routine behind, the serene elegance of Fiordland will soon have you forgetting that you have left your responsibilities at home! MORE
Staying over in Milford Sound Piopiotahi The surreal beauty and untouched majesty of Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) has seen it named, at various times, the eighth wonder of the world, the MORE
“There is a waterfall in every dream. Cool and crystal clear, it falls gently on the sleeper, cleansing the mind and soothing the soul.” (Virginia Alison, author). For centuries, people have MORE
Bring out your fabulous for the most colourful, quirky event down south – Gay Ski Week, where the slopes are packed with hairy bears, lovely lesbians, divine divas and queens MORE
Rising sharply beside Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables Mountain Range is an attractive and rugged area close to Queenstown. The highest peak is Double Cone, which towers 2,319 metres over the MORE
At the northern tip of Lake Wakatipu, less than an hour’s drive from Queenstown, sits the small town of Glenorchy, population 363. With panoramic views of lush beech forest, rugged MORE
New Zealand is well known for celebrating everything from wearable arts to wild foods. Many of our celebrations start as small, backyard ideas and grow to international fame. The American MORE
Our friends at Omega Car Rentals Queenstown have a great travel blog featuring some of the best things to see and do in New Zealand, including cruising Milford Sound. If MORE
Te Anau, on the road to Milford Sound, is the perfect place to stop for refreshments or to stay when travelling between Queenstown and Milford Sound. Lake Te Anau is MORE
Cycling is a healthy, eco-friendly and inspiring way to enjoy the wonders of this remarkable country. Whether you are a relaxed road cruiser, an amped-up mountain biker or a family MORE
If you keep your purse in your pocket because your handbag is full of extra lenses and a spare battery, you truly believe that fifty shades of grey is a MORE
The gold mining township of Arrowtown, 25 minutes from Queenstown, is a beautifully preserved piece of New Zealand’s early history. The first European settlers were the miners, and the small MORE
The Southern Lakes District is well known for its stunning scenery, dramatic landscapes and brilliant autumn colours. It is also known for some of the finest golf courses in the MORE
In 1935, five men were given picks and wheelbarrows, and asked to dig a tunnel… so begins the remarkable story of the Homer Tunnel, a 1,270 metre granite-faced tunnel through MORE
A brief history of Queenstown Nestled on the banks of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown (Maori name Tahuna) is one of New Zealand’s most loved tourist and holiday destinations. The town is MORE
The Legend of Lake Wakatipu Long ago, before the promise of gold brought Pakeha to Otago, the Maori roamed the land, hunting for moa and greenstone and eels. Manata and MORE
The cruise to Mt Nicholas across crystal clear Lake Wakatipu allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy magnificent views of The Remarkables and the surrounding mountain ranges . Enjoy MORE
Kayaking through the eighth wonder of the world – Milford Sound If you’re looking for a unique way to explore Milford Sound, why not add a bit of adventure to MORE
Wildlife that can be seen on a Milford Sound cruise Seals Southern fur seals (also known as Antarctic fur seals) inhabit in the fiord all year round. They are able MORE
Top Six Stops on the Milford Road The Milford Road offers a spectacular journey into the heart of the Fiordland National Park. The trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound MORE
Icebreaker connection to Mt Nicholas New Zealand is notorious for three aspects; scenery, adrenaline sports and farm-life. Both cows and sheep outnumber the amount of people in New Zealand! Sheep MORE
