Month: December 2022

If you’re planning to explore the beautiful top of New Zealand’s South Island, then making the scenic drive from Picton to Nelson or Nelson to Picton at least once will be essential!  

Luckily, the Picton to Nelson drive is one of the most impressive drives in the country.  So, you may as well make the most of it by stopping off at all the impressive attractions along the way.

We’ve completed this drive on a few separate occasions and in this blog post we’ll outline the must-stop places on this epic road trip.  We’ve done our best to keep it in order, so if you’re driving from Nelson to Picton just reverse the order. 

About the Drive From Picton to Nelson

Firstly, there are two routes you can choose from: the scenic route, and the Blenheim route.  If you’re planning to head both ways at some point then we’d recommend

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New Zealand’s Milford Sound is one of the most beautiful places to visit in New Zealand so making the scenic drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is essential – unless you can afford a scenic flight with Air Milford instead!

Luckily the drive itself is almost as beautiful as the Milford Sound, with plenty of different landmarks along the way to keep you busy and entertained.

There are countless incredible places to stop along the way, however, we’ve narrowed it down to 21 of our favourites and listed them all out in order.  

With how many there are, it’s up to you how you choose to tackle them.  It’s pretty likely you’ll be driving both ways, so we’d typically recommend doing some on the drive to Milford Sound and then the rest on the drive back. 

About the Drive From Queenstown to Milford Sound

The drive from Queenstown to Milford

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We are being promoted by the local FM radio station THE BREEZE The community is rallying across the MYBUDDY MISSION and the radio guys have understood the idea completely… PROUD TO BE A HAMILTONIAN!! It does sound as if the extra board on Greyhound had its comparable disadvantages to the employee. I lived in Grapevine at the time I labored for Braniff and commuted with a one hour window from the time we received notice to flight departure at times. With the Dallas visitors, it was always a challenge.

By selecting ‘direct flights only’, you’ll only see flights without transfers and you will arrive at your vacation spot faster. If you don’t select ‘direct flights only’ you will … Read more

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After two months in Argentina, I finally made it to Ushuaia, and the town quickly became my favorite destination in the country. Here’s a list of my top things to do in Ushuaia, some of which I did, and some of which are on my bucket list for when I return.

Best Activities to Do in Ushuaia, Patagonia

Ushuaia from the Drone (Things to Do in Ushuaia)

Along with Iguazu Falls, Ushuaia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Argentina. Unlike Iguazu, there’s not really a bad time to visit Patagonia. There are plenty of things to do in Ushuaia for every season of the year. We went down at the end of October, which was after the winter sports and before the high season of summer. We had a great time and quickly learned that four days wasn’t nearly enough time.

4×4 Excursion to Lago Fagnano

Most people head straight to Tierra del Fuego, the end

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Nugget Point Lighthouse is one of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes, featuring on screensavers and photos all across the world.  And for a good reason – this location is so unfathomably beautiful and picturesque that everyone wants to see it!

The good news is that if you’re willing to head to The Catlins, then you’ll find heading to Nugget Point Lighthouse fairly easy.  But there are a few key points to bear in mind, so we’ve put together this guide with everything you need to know about visiting Nugget Point Lighthouse. 

How to Get to Nugget Point Lighthouse

Nugget Point Lighthouse is located in The Catlins region of New Zealand, a 266km 3 ½ hour drive from Queenstown, or a 109km 1 ½ hour drive from Dunedin.  Once you’ve arrived, there is ample parking and the lighthouse is just a short walk away.

The Catlins is a beautiful region of

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