Amazing Places

You, Me & Friends “Favourite Places”  *** Kiwi spotting on Stewart Island ***

Situated at the very bottom of the world, Stewart Island Rakiura still feels like a frontier land. The early inhabitants were hard men and women ...
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You, Me & Friends “Favourite Places” *** Ulva Island ***

A short flight from Invercargill across the turbulent skies of Foveaux Straight lies New Zealand’s third largest island – Rakiura Stewart Island. The town centre ...
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You, Me & Northland “Favourite Tastes”  *** Opo Beach Takeaways, Opononi ***

It’s not often that you write a blog about a takeaway bar, but I felt compelled to mention this one. Opononi Beach Takeaways (or “Opo ...
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You, Me & Northland “Amazing Places”  *** My Northland ***

Technically Northland starts 5kms North of Te Hana, and cuts across the country from the shores of the inland Oruawharo River on the west, across ...
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You, Me & Friends “Amazing Activities”  *** Whalewatch Kaikoura ***

It was the morning of Day 7 of our “Four Islands Tour”, and the weather could not have been better for our 10am Whalewatch cruise. ...
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You, Me & Friends “Amazing Activities”  *** Waitomo Caves ***

It was the only day of rain on our tour – but the drizzle steadily progressed to downpour! We arrived at Waitomo Caves and scurried ...
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Oh my gosh, we all had a fantastic day out. Thank you so much. I really didn’t expect to like all those weird and wonderful snacks during the "Curious Food Train" activity, and didn’t think they would all participate. The staff all keep thanking us for such a great day. Looking forward to next years event!