Cool Drives

Northland

Make a weekend of it in Paihia & the Bay of Islands The Bay of Islands is a solid 3 hours north via the smooth toll road north

Auckland

Go West If you enjoy your craft beers then you’d be smart to plan a visit to the Hallertau Brewery and Biergarten – with

Auckland

The Pohutukawa Coast Highway Every Sunday (except Christmas) the Clevedon Farmer’s and Village Market bustles with arts, crafts,

Wellington

Veni, vidi, vino: Martinborough and the vineyard Head north towards the Wairarapa region and visit one (or all!) of the cluster of

Wellington

Taking the scenic route to Masterton Get yourself to Featherston, then head north towards Masterton and you’ll get the chance

Wellington

Me and You and Paraparaumu Just 45 mins from Wellington, Paraparaumu’s known for its golf, gourmet foods, and the beautiful Kapiti

South Island

Glenorchy at the top of Lake Wakatipu Head south-west from Queenstown and follow Lake Wakatipu around Mount Crichton for fantastic

South Island

Te Anau Enjoy a slow morning in Queenstown before taking SH6 south past the Double Cone peak (stunning in winter when it’s dusted

South Island

Wanaka via Arrowtown It’s about an hour from Queenstown to Wanaka through some incredible valleys, so you’d be wise to

South Island

Our pick: Off to St Bathans On the shores of the Blue Lake lies what’s left of St Bathans. The township was established in the

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