In 1984, there was a New Zealand tourism advertising campaign with the tagline: Don't leave home till you have seen the country.’
It was a tongue-in-cheek encouragement for Kiwis to ensure they had seen their own country before they ventured overseas.
At Adventure, we travel a lot, and get to see some fantastic places around the world. But while recently travelling in New Zealand, it dawned on us how incredible New Zealand is and how much we take for granted.
The travel tale starts like this: After recently purchasing a car in Wanaka on a ‘wifely whim,’ we decided to spend a couple of weeks driving it home. The trip had such an impact that we thought it was important to share our experiences in this publication full of world travel, a simple travel feature from home.
It's hard to beat Queenstown on a blisteringly hot summer day, and that's where our adventure began. We had a few nights before heading north, so we checked into Hulbert House in the heart of Queenstown. It's one of NZ's most elegant boutique lodges, with incredible views over Lake Wakatipu and set in the most spacious tranquil setting, it was a great spot to sip
