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I’ve travelled all over, but there’s something about New Zealand that stays with you. Every time I’ve explored a new corner of Aotearoa – whether it’s been a windswept beach or a mountain track – I’ve walked away seeing things differently. These moments have shaped how I think, what I value, and how I live. Travel here isn’t just about the scenery. It’s about learning, growing, and being reminded of what’s important. This website is where I share those insights – along with the latest news, travel tips, honest reviews, and real stories from across New Zealand.
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The Department of Conservation (DOC) has reopened the lower section of the popular Hooker Valley Track in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki/Mount Cook Hooker Valley Bridge. If you’ve hiked the Hooker Valley Track to get views of Aoraki/Mount Cook, you’ll know the second swing bridge.
Treble Cone open and officially kicked off the 2025 winter season last weekend (28 June 2025).
Mt Hutt open for the 2025 ski season and there is no shortage of snow. The best snowfall in the country so far.
Cardrona is open. Kicking off the 2025 ski season with great snow conditions.
UPDATED: 27 June. School holidays are here - and if you’re heading to the slopes, the South Island is where the snow is at the moment!
There’s something about skiing at night that just feels different. The air cools down, the lights come on, the music starts and the mountain feels a bit more yours.
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UPDATED: 27 JUNE 2025. Is Whakapapa open? Yes, open for the 2025 Ski season. School Holiday Time! Happy Vally is open, sledding & sightseeing.
UPDATED: June 27. Is Tūroa open? Yes, Tūroa is officially open. At present, only Alpine Meadows is open, which is a great spot to learn to ski.
If you’re visiting Queenstown to ski or snowboard this winter, The Remarkables should be your first stop. It’s a gem - I’ve skied it many times, and it never disappoints.
Ski Superpass is the easiest way to ski 10 different ski fields in New Zealand with one pass.
Te Papa, Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition. When I entered the collection, I was unprepared for the scale.
Witnessing the Aurora Australis was surreal, an indescribable moment that I will never forget.
Castle Hill. This iconic setting was used as the backdrop for a battle in the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
First time to ski Mt Ruapehu? We all remember our first trip to ski Mt Ruapehu. This guide covers everything you need to know to make the most of your skiing trip.
Roundhill Ski Area, So what makes a skifield unforgettable? The snow, the weather, or the company?. We all have those special days. In 2023, I had one of those experiences at Roundhill
The new 6-seater Soho Express Chairlift is now open in Soho Basin at Cardrona.
The Remarkables has finished upgrading the Shadow Basin Chair, elevating its finish point higher on the mountain.
Sometimes, a place becomes so deeply intertwined with your memories that it transforms into the memory itself.
