New Zealand is hands down the most beautiful country in the world and we’re so lucky to call this place home. That’s why we love local travels and love sharing travel tips and detailed guides to various New Zealand destinations with focus readers.
Nestled in the farmlands of Pahoia, 25 minutes north of Tauranga, is a luxurious tranquil oasis – the French Country House.
We’re pretty sure we won’t surprise you if we say you’ll save a lot of money if you keep flying the same airline and saving airpoints, or miles, or whatever…
While the Forgotten World Highway doesn’t have as much buzz around it as Hobbiton or Milford Sound, it’s the oldest heritage trail in New Zealand and one of the country’s most scenic routes.
This Easter 60 Minis will gather in Kaitaia for the start of a 2,500km drive through to Invercargill – in just six days. All eyes are on Tauranga’s women-only team, Madams of Mayhem.
Rotorua is known as the ‘geothermal wonderland’ of New Zealand. Two focus editors decided this would be a great destination for an ultimate girls’ day out.
It may not be the tallest peak on the North Island, but it’s arguably the most picturesque.
The NZ Women’s R4 Rafting team brought home gold medals from the Yushu World Rafting Plateau Championships held in Tibet in August.
After exploring so many of New Zealand’s famous places over the past two years, we felt that it’s time to highlight the beauty of our own little slice of heaven.
Despite living in the Bay of Plenty for 13 years, with Lake Waikaremoana virtually on our doorstep, I had never taken the opportunity to visit the area and enjoy hiking one of New Zealand’s Great Walks.
Our region is a bonanza of natural beauty and it makes sense to get outside with the family and enjoy. There are many free activities and we have pinpointed our five family favourites.
