New Zealand Travel Blog

They call it the ‘Winterless North’ so regardless of the time of year, attending any of Northlands Festivals should be a pleasant experience. Northland is a place of vibrant Māori culture, massive Kauri trees, and beautiful beaches within a subtropical climate. You’re never more than 40km (25 miles) from the coast – take your swimming togs.

Each year Northlands community’s hosts a variety of Festivals & Lifestyle Events celebrating the regions cultural diversity and traditions. Here is a comprehensive list of Northlands Festivals…

The capital city of New Zealand Wellington is known as the ‘Coolest Little Capital in the World’ and there are plenty of Wellington Festivals that offer great entertainment. This  compact city has funky shops, exciting galleries and great restaurants that are all within easy walking distance of the centre.

The Manawatu-Wanganui is a region covering a large part of the central to lower North Island, stretching from Mt Ruapehu all the way down to down to Horowhenua. It is home to a wide variety of landscapes from coastal floodplains, mountain ranges and a couple of major rivers.

Enjoying a mild climate Taranaki has one of the highest number of sunshine hours in the country. With a laid-back vibe and friendly locals Taranaki Festivals attract visitors with the promise of  a good time, invigorating activities within a unique landscape.

Hawkes Bay, known in New Zealand as both ‘Wine Country’ and the ‘Fruit Bowl of New Zealand’ these clues should make it no surprise that it is the leading producer of New Zealand red wines.  What is a surprise is  the high concentration of beautiful Art Deco buildings making twin towns of Napier and Hastings beautiful places to visit let alone great places to enjoy one of the many Hawkes Bay Festivals.

Each year Auckland community hosts a variety of Festivals & Lifestyle Events celebrating the regions cultural diversity and traditions. Here is a comprehensive list of Auckland Festivals & Lifestyle Events…

With such iconic names as the Milford, Routeburn and Hollyford tracks walk including Arthurs Pass and Mount Cook, National Parks and Fox Glacier.  The New Zealand Trails - World Heritage New Zealand Hiking Tour ticked all the right boxes - but was I up for the challenge?