Castlepoint Lighthouse & Reef
Castlepoint (Rangiwhakaoma, “where the sky runs”) is the kind of place Wairarapa locals send visitors when they want the real coast, not a postcard version
Castlepoint (Rangiwhakaoma, “where the sky runs”) is the kind of place Wairarapa locals send visitors when they want the real coast, not a postcard version
Forty-odd minutes inland from Gisborne, along a fully sealed back road through farmland, is one of the best free days out on the East Coast:
If you only do one free thing in Gisborne, make it the walk up Titirangi — known to most locals simply as Kaiti Hill. It’s
Ask anyone from Havelock North where to take out-of-towners first, and Te Mata Peak comes up before they’ve finished the sentence. It’s the one everyone
Plan your Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway adventure with our handy guide covering costs, track accessibility, local wildlife spots, and Māori history.
Accessibility: Wheelchair hire via Freyberg Pool; beach matting (seasonal); accessible toilets & parking; boardwalk. Cost Free (beach wheelchair hire has a cost and must be
Kuirau Park Rotorua: NZ’s only free geothermal public park. Mud pools, crater lake, free hot footbaths & Saturday market. 5 min walk from Rotorua CBD.
Queen Charlotte Drive: Marlborough’s iconic free scenic route — 70 km of coastal rainforest, Sound views & hidden bays between Picton & Havelock.
Explore the rugged Hokitika Beach and take a photo with the iconic driftwood sign. A beautiful, free spot for sunset views.
Visit Ross to walk the historic goldfields for free. See old mining equipment and beautiful views of the coastline.