Category Archives: Oceania

Mirror Lakes: Is It Worth Visiting In Milford Sound, NZ?

A serene view of Mirror Lakes in Milford Sound, New Zealand. The calm, reflective water mirrors the surrounding lush greenery and towering mountains, partially shrouded in a blanket of clouds. The foreground features some native vegetation, with the vibrant blue sky and scattered clouds creating a picturesque and tranquil scene.

Come find out all you need to know about Mirror Lakes in Fiordland National Park. From how to get there, why it’s worth visiting, what to expect, and more! Now when you are on the way to Milford Sound you will find plenty of awesome spots worth stopping at. Whether this is for the epic […]

Eglinton Valley: ULTIMATE Guide For Visiting (2025)

tasha amy dressed in a green poncho and white sneakers walks across a vast, grassy plain under a cloudy sky, with misty mountains in the background. This serene scene is set in Eglinton Valley, New Zealand.

If you are traveling towards Milford Sound one stop you need to make is at the impressive Eglinton Valley in Fiordland National Park. Let me tell you why you should visit, where to find it, how to get there, what to see, and more! As a Kiwi, who is embarrassingly versed in New Zealand film […]

Milford Sound In Winter: Is It Still Worth The Hype?

A person with their back to the camera stands on the edge of a body of water, wearing a mustard-yellow beanie and a dark grey parka with a fur-lined hood. The overcast sky and mist shroud the towering mountains in the background, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere typical of winter in Milford Sound.

If you are exploring New Zealand in the colder months you may find yourself in Milford Sound in winter. So, let me tell you everything you need to know about traveling this way in June, July, August, and even September! Milford Sound is no doubt one of the best things to do in New Zealand. […]

Te Vara Nui Cultural Show In Rarotonga: Is It Worth It

te vara nui cultural show in rarotonga

Find out all you need to know about seeing a cultural show in Rarotonga with Te Vara Nui. I will be giving you all the information you need to know such as how to book, costs and what to expect. If you are truly wanting to learn and experience the best The Cook Islands has […]

Quad Biking Rarotonga With Raro Quad Tours: Worth It?

tasha amy on the quad biking in rarotonga with raro quad tours

All you need to know about exploring Rarotonga with Raro Quad Tours. I will be giving you all the information you need to know such as costs, what to pack, and what to expect! Imagine yourself zooming around the mountainous inland part of Rarotonga. Through the palm tree-laden forests and splashing into mud puddles as […]

Phillip Island, Victoria- A Day Trip From Melbourne

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This is part two of two from a day tour with Melbourne Coastal Tours to Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island. We had an amazing guide who made the experience that much better. After leaving the Mornington Peninsula we were heading further around the coast to Phillip Island. It was an hour drive away until we […]

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria – A Day Trip From Melbourne

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This is part one of two from a day tour with Melbourne Coastal Tours to Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island. We had an amazing guide who made the experience that much better. I was the first one picked up in the Melbourne Coastal Tours shuttle bus which would be taking me around Mornington Peninsula and […]

Day Tour To White Island, New Zealand’s Most Active Volcano

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Exploring White Island, New Zealand’s Most Active Volcano When you have lived and worked in the same town for so many years sometimes you can feel like a break. Though, finances can be tight and lets be honest you have likely explored most the accessible locations around you. This was the exact predicament I was […]