Helicopter ride in Queenstown

Helicopter ride in Queenstown

Helicopter flights are expensive due to their high operational costs but soaring above the remarkables in a helicopter is something I really wanted to do while in Queenstown. We booked our trip with thehelicopterline.co.nz whose company tagline says' Above and...

Mount Cook and lake Pukaki drive

Mount Cook and lake Pukaki drive

My favourite holiday destination – hands-down – is New Zealand. For such a tiny country, New Zealand – or as I like to call it: ‘Kiwiland’ – packs quite a punch! So if you’re looking for your next travel destination, look no further than Aotearoa!  The country offers...

How to spend 2 days in Wanaka

How to spend 2 days in Wanaka

Wanaka is a small resort town about 1.5 hour away from Queenstown. The peaceful town lies on the southern tip of lake Wanaka. We added this town to our itinerary en route from Queenstown to Mount cook. Its also the gateway to Mount Aspiring national park. We decided...

Mt Iron trek Wanaka

Mt Iron trek Wanaka

This is a beautiful way to see Wanaka. You shall be greeted to 360 degree views of Wanaka from the summit. Just slip in your sports shoes and head off to Mt iron Trek. This is an easy 1.5 - 2  hour trek with stunning panoramic views of Wanaka. The Southern Alps, Pisa...

Bungy jumping in Queenstown – AJ Hackett Bungy

Bungy jumping in Queenstown – AJ Hackett Bungy

1 2 3 Bungyyyyyyyy. One fine day I decided to jump! First let me tell you that one should definitely try to Bungy at least once in his lifetime. It will help you B.E.L.I.E.V.E!  So here is my experience.. The number one dilemma was to choose the site. I chose Kawarau...

Doubtful sound overnight cruise

Doubtful sound overnight cruise

This cruise is a MUST DO in South island, New Zealand. Pristine wilderness, dense rainforest, magical fjord, crazy Tasman Sea, colony of seals, jumping dolphins beside your cruise,  is what would describe Doubtful sound overnight cruise. I was contemplating between...

NZone Tandem Skydive 15000 ft, Queenstown

NZone Tandem Skydive 15000 ft, Queenstown

They said" It takes a certain kind of a person to jump out of a plane at 15000 ft" ,  "Embrace the fear". And sure I did ! My skydiving experience in Queesntown, New Zealand has been one of my memorable experiences. If its skydiving, it has to be Queenstown for the...

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tramping is a must do while in Kiwi land. Alpine treks are one of my favourites. Tongariro alpine crossing is a very scenic trek in dramatic landscapes covering a 19.4 kms. However, we couldn't complete the trek as the last section was closed due to volcanic activity...