Cheeky Kiwi Blog
Discover insider tips, destination highlights, and travel stories to inspire your next adventure
The Coromandel’s natural beauty, lush valleys, misty rainforests, and pristine golden beaches make it an ideal getaway destination. With more than 400 kilometres of white sand beaches, the Coromandel offers a rustic, unspoiled, and relaxing experience. Considering all that it has to offer, it’s no surprise that it makes the perfect place to holiday. Here are just a few top experiences to check out when in the Coromandel.
Known as the gateway to Fiordland, Te Anau is the perfect place to mix adventure and relaxation. Located on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island, this picturesque town attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. It offers a wide variety of activities on and off the water and is a great base town for those who wish to visit nearby attractions such as Milford Sound, multiple New Zealand Great Walks, and the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Additionally, Te Anau offers an array of fine restaurants and luxurious accommodations making it an appealing destination for a multitude of travellers.
Mount Cook National Park is a bucket list destination for travellers and New Zealand locals alike. Home to incredible views, alpine adventures, a range of exciting activities and countless hikes (or tramps, as we say in New Zealand), it’s no wonder people travel from right around the world to see this beautiful part of the country.
Mount Cook is famed for its incredible natural beauty, adventurous activities, spectacular walks and clear night sky. Though many choose to visit just for the day (from Christchurch or Queenstown), it is also possible to overnight inside the national park.
Fiordland is widely recognised as one of the most beautiful national parks in Aotearoa. Learn more about this incredible region with these fun Milford Sound facts. Milford is interesting and a little surprising, as you’ll learn from these fun facts. Why not commit some of this information to your memory bank, ready to give your guide a run for their money whilst out on tour?









