Wanaka…How do you explain Wanaka because it's simply amazing.

A great day out in Christchurch

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, dedicated to restoring a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems to their pre-human state.

Who doesn’t love little Blue Penguins? At about 8pm every evening the little blue penguins gather at sea and come ashore.

To be seen to be believed.

Yes, experience the incredible Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua.

In 1910 Douglas Cook took up 250 hectares of hillside, 35km from Gisborne up the Ngatapa Valley in what is now known as Eastwoodhill National Arboretum.

What I like most at these events, is simply walking around people watching and eating. Yes, what a place for food. Starve yourself the day before so you can taste more of the street food delicacies.

From 1911 to 1979 Quarry Park was a working quarry for roading materials. After it closed locals took it over and have been working hard out ever since.

Situated midway between Westport and Greymouth, this is one of the wonders of nature.

Yes, we do have the quirky. The things that are fun and enjoyable simply because they are there. They may make no sense at all but will bring a smile to all those that see them. 

A self-guided tour allows you to explore the photographic museum, view a video presentation, discover mining relics, see steam-powered machines, and become acquainted with our Cave Weta colony. Try your luck at gold panning!