Tag Archives: Glenorchy

Wes Anderson-Like Cool in New Zealand

Wes Anderson-Like Cool in New Zealand

“An Instagram account dedicated to photos of locations that bear an uncanny resemblance to a stylised Wes Anderson film set – think balanced symmetry, pastel facades and cinematic setups – has contributions from all…

Glenorchy’s Mountain Ranges One of the Most Beautiful Peaks

Glenorchy’s Mountain Ranges One of the Most Beautiful Peaks

Glenorchy and its mountain ranges have been included in a list of the most beautiful peaks in the world in an article by Lizzie Mulherin for The Daily Express. “Arguably, one of…

‘Pete’s Dragon’ Stars Love New Zealand Locations

‘Pete’s Dragon’ Stars Love New Zealand Locations

Chances are that by the time you leave the theatre after watching “Pete’s Dragon” you have not only fallen in love with Elliott the dragon, but also New Zealand, where the movie was filmed,…

Queenstown: A Town For All Seasons

Queenstown: A Town For All Seasons

No matter how “you first cap eyes on beautiful Queenstown – whether it is arriving by plane taking in the stunning views across Lake Wakatipu as your plane touches down amidst the surrounding mountains,…

New Zealand Is the Ultimate Nature Adventure

New Zealand Is the Ultimate Nature Adventure

The main experience you are left awestruck with after a trip to New Zealand, according to the Huffington Post, is “the nature – the overwhelming force of the landscapes.” “New Zealand is one of the…

Dart River Wilderness Jet and Funyak Tour in Queenstown

Dart River Wilderness Jet and Funyak Tour in Queenstown

Fun Travel TV’s Di and Scott head out to Glenorchy from Queenstown to check out the spectacular Mount Aspiring national park on New Zealand’s South Island. Fun Travel TV…

Take a Dream Drive off the Beaten Track

Take a Dream Drive off the Beaten Track

If you are looking for an alternative, and beautiful, route to travel New Zealand, News.com.au recommends 10 “different dream trips … to get you from landmark to landmark.” “More of a dream trip than any…

Long-Haul Visitor Numbers on the Up

Long-Haul Visitor Numbers on the Up

There has been a significant growth in the number of international visitors to New Zealand this year, with a 10 per cent rise in arrivals during the first half of 2013, compared to the…

Everything is Not What it Seems

Everything is Not What it Seems

“It is typical of and visualise a pregnant 12-year-old girl walking into it up to her neck, the central image of what…