On the coast south of Wellington facing the South Island, you'll find an incredible reserve home to an abundant seal colony and gorgeous red rocks plus plenty of beautiful scenery. Spend a sunny day here wandering the coastline - but…
The awe-inspiring Putangirua Pinnacles and the equally majestic Cape Palliser Lighthouse are the two main attractions in Aorangi Forest Park, a beautiful coastal region in Wairarapa. Wairarapa is a nature-filled area northeast of Wellington. Driving to Aorangi takes just under…
One of the most popular things to do in Wellington, New Zealand's windy capital, located on the southernmost tip of the North Island, is to hike up to the summit of Mount Victoria. Mount Victoria sits just outside the business…
Wainui Falls is a great little track just outside Takaka in Golden Bay, the northwestern most region of New Zealand's South Island. It's a wonderful spot to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and see a beautiful waterfall where you…
Takaka is a small town in Golden Bay, a beautiful little spot on the northwestern coast of New Zealand's South Island. Its neighbour is Abel Tasman National Park and the entire region is full of gems - both natural wonders…
My final stop on my few months of island-hopping to escape the New Zealand winter was to New Caledonia, east of Australia and neighbour with Vanuatu. The funny thing about New Caledonia is that it is not a country in…
The Isle of Pines or l'Île des Pins is a gorgeous island in the southernmost part of New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific. While I could have easily spent a week here exploring the caves, hikes and beaches to…
The Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue is a national park in the south of New Caledonia's main island. It's a spacious park with plenty of hiking and biking trails for you to enjoy, home to a variety of birds…
Nouméa is the capital and largest city of New Caledonia, an island region in the South Pacific that is actually technically a part of France - yes, the locals here are French citizens and carry French passports! However, I found the…
Mont Dore is a beautiful mountain hike just southeast of Nouméa, the main town and capital of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. It's a great chance to get out of the city and see incredible views - think bright…