The hubby had had the most extraordinary experience in New Zealand and it's more than just for thrill-seeking fun. I encouraged him to share it. Here's his account: These are the two most common questions I get when I show friends and family my skydiving photos from our recent trip to New Zealand. Many have visited New Zealand, but not many have seen it from 15,000 feet. So, why did I do it? Honestly, it was about more than just chasing a thrill. Video highlights of my jump with … [Read more...]
DIY New Zealand with Kids – Rotorua: Agrodome Farm Visit
Engaging. Educational. Authentic. No trip with kids to New Zealand, a country with a large agricultural trade blessed with stunning scenery and landscape, is ever complete without a visit to a local farm. Finding a farm visit that offers a comprehensive, one-stop, and truly engaging experience is important to manage time efficiently during a self-drive trip. Moreover, the experience must also be captivating enough to keep kids, who can virtually ‘experience’ anything these days from their … [Read more...]
DIY New Zealand with Kids – What to do in Taupō: AJ Hackett Bungy and Huka Falls Jet!
When planning our New Zealand North Island adventure, two experiences in Taupō immediately stood out as absolute must-dos: the Huka Falls Jet and the AJ Hackett Bungy. And trust us, they did not disappoint! What makes New Zealand truly special is how it combines jaw-dropping natural beauty with heart-racing adventure. Imagine speeding through the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River, or feeling the rush of adrenaline as you take a leap off a bungy platform – all while surrounded by some … [Read more...]
Queenstown New Zealand, 5 Must-do Family Activities.
From Bungy to Quirky…for everyone in the family. We all know that Queenstown aka ‘Adventure Capital of the World’, has tons of activities to offer the adrenaline thrill-seekers. But how about for families with young primary kids like our Buddy? As it turns out, lots! Here’s sharing our 5 must-do activities for families all in the little town called Queenstown! Shotover Jet Queenstown (https://www.shotoverjet.com/): The iconic thrill ride in Queenstown that’s been around since … [Read more...]
New Zealand Milford Sound Cruise – Tips and Experience
Is Milford Sound worth a visit? How do I get there? Is it better to drive or join a tour? These were some of the questions we asked when planning our self-drive road trip to South Island, New Zealand. We hope that our sharing will help you in your trip-planning. Milford Sound, carved out from ancient glaciers, is adorned with towering peaks and cascading waterfalls. It is widely considered to be one of the most scenic places in the world. It’s no surprise that the famous novelist and … [Read more...]
Driving Tips – Self-Drive South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand is a popular destination for self-drive trips. Rightly so as self-drive trips offer the spontaneity to manage your itinerary and tons of flexibility for families to travel at our own pace, stopping at scenic spots to take family photos. We share our complete NZ South Island self-drive itinerary and downloadable map in this previous post here . However any self-drive trips come with risks and especially in New Zealand’s diverse terrain – you can go from wide empty … [Read more...]
11D New Zealand South Island Self-Drive Itinerary (Winter 2022)
New Zealand, better known as 'Middle Earth' and the land of the long white cloud. A country so rich with wildlife and out-of-this-world post-card scenery. It made us wonder why it took us so long to visit New Zealand. But we finally did! We chose to travel during early winter (June) to avoid the summer crowd when we hear it can get really busy! NZ is one of the countries who managed the COVID pandemic situations very well hence we were very assured that it is safe to visit with our children. … [Read more...]