According to the legend of an indigenous tribe on the East Coast of New Zealand, the first Maori arrived in the country a little over 700 years ago by riding a whale to the shore. Others claim the first ancestors…
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Top 10 Things to do in the South Island of New Zealand
If New Zealand is the Adventure Nation of the world, then its South Island is definitely the adventure capital. It is, after all, the birthplace of the commercial bungy jump. Who else would think to jump off high ledges with…
Video: View from the Sky Tower in Auckland
Check out this really cool video of the view from the top of the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand.
Best Things to do in Auckland New Zealand – Top Tourist Sites
It is little wonder Auckland is known to the locals as “the City of Sails”. Built around two harbours this city is dock to many a boat. It is the most densely populated city in all of New Zealand and…
Video: Beautiful Piha Sunset Timelapse
I’m not a fan of the music in this video – but the video itself is beautiful!
Video: Guide to the Maori Culture and the Haka
The Haka is a traditional Maori dance. The Haka was originally a combination of dance and chanting that was performed by Maori warriors before the went to battle. Nowadays the Haka is mainly performed for amusement or ceremoniously: a welcome…
Psychic sheep predicts New Zealand rugby victory
Sonny Wool the psychic New Zealand sheep predicts a home victory in the Rugby World Cup.
Video: Opening Ceremony – New Zealand Rugby World Cup
Here’s a news report on the amazing opening ceremony and the first game of the tournament All Blacks vs Tonga.
Top 10 Things to See and Do in the North Island of New Zealand
While all of New Zealand is defined by its natural beauty, and acts as a playground for the adventurer, the North and South Islands have different strengths and drawcards. True, they are both mountainous and captivating, and popular, but for…
Top 5 Myths We Generally Believe about New Zealand
Misconception #1: New Zealand is part of, or the “same” as, Australia It’s like Canada and the US, or Ireland and the UK, the two countries are different. Different cultures, different governments, different laws, different histories, different currencies and different…
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