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InterIslander vs. BlueBridge: New Zealand Ferry Comparison

There are two main vehicle ferry systems in New Zealand: The InterIslander and BlueBridge. We have now had the opportunity to ride on each of the ferries. Our main decided for choosing which ferry to take comes down to the price. On the way from Wellington to Picton, the InterIslander was the cheaper option, and…
Mount Hutt Skiing Adventure: From Colorado to New Zealand

After living in Colorado for so long, we both fell in love with skiing. Naturally, knowing that we would be in New Zealand during the winter, skiing made our ‘must do’ list. We had the Ikon pass in the States, and with that pass, we had five days to use at The Remarkables, Coronet, or…
Christmas in July: Exploring Christchurch’s Festive Charm

We seemed to be in the city at a fun time, they were celebrating Christmas in July! Christchurch has an incredible food hall, and on this particular Sunday, it was covered head to toe in Christmas decorations. There was a giant tree, lights strewn all over, an elf leading kids crafts, and even a snow…
Mitsubishi L300 Van Maintenance

In our first a few months here in New Zealand, Taylor and I did pretty well at beating on the van. The van has been a real trooper, and besides for some lights being left on and killing the battery, it has been incredibly reliable for us. Luckily for us, Mitsubishi ran the L300 model…
Seafood, Seals, and Sunrises in Kaikoura

About two and a half hours north of Christchurch is a gorgeous little beach town. This very easily is one of Eric’s and my favorite beach towns in New Zealand. Kaikoura is known for its wildlife, and there are many different whale and dolphin watching boat tours. They are also known for their abundance of…
Searching for the World’s Rarest Penguins

While we were spending time exploring Dunedin, I was determined to see one of the world’s rarest species of penguin — the Yellow-Eyed Penguin. This species of penguin is notoriously shy, which makes it very difficult to find them. It took us a few tries before we truly figured it out, but once we did,…