In Sydney we stayed at an AirBNB in an area called Surry Hills. It’s home to trendy shops, and great restaurants. While in Queenstown, NZ, we met a young woman who used to live in Sydney. She gave us some suggestions on things to do, places to go, and what to eat in the area. […]
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Invercargill: Penguins, Waterfalls, & Really Old Trees
Invercargill isn’t a very touristy city, but it was a great place to rest a little. Their accents are the thickest we’ve encountered so far in New Zealand! Tough for us to understand sometimes, but everyone was very patient with us about repeating themselves! Our favorite breakfast place there was Zookeeper Cafe. They had great […]
Te Anau & The 8th Wonder of the World
After Fox Glacier, Te Anau was our next major stop (we spent 1 night in Queenstown to break up the drive). The Wifi in many areas of New Zealand, including Te Anau, is rather slow. Hence the lack of timely blog posts for good chunks of the trip! We didn’t mind though, because there were […]
Taupo: Lakes, Waterfalls, & Tui
Taupo Taupo is a really neat town in the North Island of New Zealand. It boasts a beautiful lake, and we really enjoyed exploring the surrounding area, including Huka falls and Waipahihi botanical reserve. The weather was perfect, and we had fun taking some pictures of ducks near the lake. Where to eat in Taupo Our […]