Josie Travels

Auckland, the city of sails

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and the only city in the world to be built on an active volcanic field. It’s got everything you expect in a…
Hold your nose in Rotorua

Rotorua is a town in the middle of the North Island that is surrounded by so much volcanic activity that it stinks of sulfur 24/7. You get used to it…
What to do in Wellington

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, located on the southern tip of the North Island. It’s got tons of things to do whether you need to get your…
The top, middle and bottom of New Zealand

This was a must do on my NZ Bucket List. I wanted to stand at the northern tip of the north island, the very center of the country and the…
Dunedin and around

Dunedin is a city in the southeast of the South Island; the gateway to the beautiful Otago Peninsula and home to the world’s steepest street. You can visit the Cadbury’s…
Take a trip to Milford Sounds

Milford Sounds is a fjord located in the south of the South Island of New Zealand and is easily accessible via car or bus. You can even ride along on…
Things to do in Queenstown

This is one of my favourite places in New Zealand. No, in the world. It has everything. You want to party? There are over 150 bars and restaurants that want…
Things to do in Wanaka

There are plenty of things to keep you busy in this gorgeous place. There are some amazing skiing and snowboarding in the winter at Treble Cone and Cardrona ski areas.…
Glacier hiking in Franz Josef

To be able to hike over something so ancient, powerful and ever-changing is an awesome and unique experience especially coming from England; a land of no mountains, no snow and…
Black Water Rafting in Waitomo

A friend told me about this before I left home and after seeing too many horror movies like The Descent I swore I would never, ever do it. It basically…
A New Zealand Bucket List

Whatever you’re looking for on this trip, there is something for everyone here. If you’re an adrenaline junkie you can skydive and bungee jump, if you’re into watersports you can…
Hiking the Tongariro Crossing

One of the most popular day hikes in the country, the Tongariro Crossing in the Tongariro National Park is 19.4km of volcanic terrain, active volcanoes, turquoise lakes and a side…