Whanganui (old name Petre) is one of New Zealand’s oldest towns. It’s located on the lower west coast of the North Island and has a population of ~45 000 residents. It is a coastal city, mainly known for glassblowing artisans as well as having New Zealand’s…

Tauranga is a small beach-side city located on the east coast of North Island of New Zealand.It is the fifth largest city in New Zealand and home to an estimated 140,000 people. Tauranga sits right on the water’s edge and thus is well-known for its pristine white…

Although Wellington is not the biggest city in New Zealand, it is the capital. (It’s amazing how many people think that Auckland is the capital of New Zealand). Besides being the capital, it is also the windiest city in the world. We’ve stayed in Wellington for 5…