Travel Stories

Are you looking for the best day trips from Christchurch? Based in the beautiful Garden City, you’re on the doorstep of some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes. But with so many options, planning the perfect excursion can feel overwhelming. This guide solves that problem. Drawing from the real-life experiences of a local family, we’ve created…

Are you trying to plan the perfect Hanmer Springs day trip? You need a day out that’s easy, fun for the whole family, and genuinely relaxing. But you want to know the real story: Is it worth the drive? How can you save money? And what are the must-do things once you get there? As a…

Are you dreaming of an epic Mount Sunday day trip? You’ve probably seen the stunning photos of a lone hill rising from a vast plain, framed by snow-capped mountains. This is Edoras, the capital of Rohan from The Lord of the Rings, and it’s one of the most breathtaking filming locations in New Zealand. But what is…

Are you looking for the perfect Castle Hill day trip from Christchurch? You’ve seen the incredible photos of giant, otherworldly boulders scattered across a vast landscape and thought, “I have to go there.” But how do you turn that idea into an amazing, stress-free day of adventure? As a family living in Christchurch, we’ve done…

Is a Mt Hutt family ski trip right for you? This season, our family took to the slopes for the very first time. We’ve learned a lot about what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to a family ski trip. From the gear to the lessons, this is our honest guide to a stress-free and fun…