As Kiwis, we often find ourselves chatting with fellow travellers about our beautiful country, New Zealand. This leads to the usual question, “Where should I spend the most time, and what are the best places to see?” Without a doubt, the South Island will always be near the top of our traveller wish list. As …
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New Zealand Road Trip: Drive National Park to Taranaki
If there’s one thing New Zealand (NZ) does well, it’s road trips. They can be an adventure, a fun time with friends, a way to create memories with the family, or quality time with a loved one. Because New Zealand’s diverse geography will spoil you with beautiful scenery. It encourages you to try new adventures …
Wellington Waterfront Walk: Best 17 Stops to Explore
If you have arrived in Wellington for a weekend, a short break, or a cruise day, one of the best things to do is take a Wellington waterfront walk. Wellington has an amazing waterfront close to top-end shopping, with quality cafes, bars, and restaurants. You can stop along the walk to choose from a variety …
How to Explore the East Cape with Freedom Camping
If you’ve been thinking of taking a road trip through New Zealand, one of the best options is to drive the East Cape. Not only does the East Cape drive have spectacular coastal views, stunning beaches, native fauna, and bush walks, but it also gives you a glimpse of being transported back in time to …
How to Enjoy Freedom Camping Coromandel Peninsula
A Coromandel Peninsula road trip through this stunning region of New Zealand offers the history of the early explorer Captain Cook, views of majestic Kauri trees, abundant fishing, and old gold mines. You can walk along white sandy beaches or swim in crystal-clear seawater. When good friends invited us to freedom camping on the Coromandel …
Walk Wellington:15 Places to Visit
Returning home is always a buzz —ours is Wellington, New Zealand. It’s a chance to reconnect with family, catch up with friends, and revisit our city on foot. So, if you are wondering how to spend a day in Wellington, we have 15 places to visit on foot. Our walk in Wellington follows two directions: …
Welcome to Terry and Maura’s TravelKiwis Blog
We are Terry and Maura, TravelKiwis from Wellington, New Zealand. We are both just into our 50s; we’ve sold our family home and small business, intending to see a bit of the world. Finding somewhere in Europe to live for a while. Usually, at 50, we should settle down and enjoy the odd trip away. …