Auckland, the city of sails Airport to the city centre Auckland airport is not very large. The first hurdle I faced was at the customs counter. There are restrictions on food items that can be carried. I was carrying dry
Rotorua, the heart of geothermal activity
Rotorua is ~225kms from Auckland, a driving distance of ~3 hours. You can take a detour and visit Waitomo caves before proceeding to Rotorua. I could not manage because I woke up at 9.30am! Rotorua is renowned for its Geothermal
Driving in New Zealand
Driving is one of the best ways to see New Zealand Excellent road network, shorter distances with remarkable scenery, validity of Indian Driving Licence(in English) for a year, and left hand drive makes renting a car an attractive proposition. I
TranzAlpine rail journey
An enjoyable journey The train runs between Greymouth(departure: 2PM) and Christchurch(departure 8AM) covering the distance of ~225 kms in ~5 hours. You do get to see some great scenery as the train passes through Southern Alps, valleys of the Waimakariri
Adventure activities in New Zealand
New Zealand is often referred to as adventure capital of the world. And it does not disappoint, though indulging is too many will burn a big hole in your pocket! There are activities to suit all age groups. Here are