Nelson is at the top of the South Island, it is the gateway to the amazing Abel Tasman National Park. and the wonderful and productive hinterland of Tasman - great cycling here Northwest of Nelson is Golden Bay - a huge bay sheltered by the long arm of Farewell Spit. To get there you go over the Takaka Hill. It was many years after living in New Zealand before I drove … [Read more...]
Kakahi – Taumarunui Accommodation – stay off the beaten Track in New Zealand
The Women Travel Accommodation Network has women owned and run accommodation - providing accommodation in some very special and sometimes out of the way places in New Zealand and around the world. See listings here The latest listing in NZ is Kakahi Adventure Lodge - here is a little more of their story. Maxine Arden left her corporate Auckland job and embraced a life of … [Read more...]
Waiheke Island – Paradise on Auckland’s Doorstep
Just off the coast of Auckland is the Island Paradise of Waiheke - close to the hustle and bustle of Auckland, but a world away. Once the home of hippies, it still retains a little of that counter culture charm, but now it also includes world class cafés and wineries. However the most arresting part of Waiheke Island is it's natural bounty of beaches and bays - white sand … [Read more...]
Bali Spa Retreat with a Creative Twist
FigJam Workshops are based in Thames on the Coromandel and are our latest listing on Women Travel NZ and the World. They run workshops on the Coromandel and have just decided to launch out with a great looking Bali based retreat 12-19 June this year. Who does NOT have a retreat in Bali on their Bucket List? Based at the boutique Sama's Cottages in the heart of Ubud, the … [Read more...]
The Tree House, Kohukohu
KohuKohu is on the North side of the Hokianga Harbour. It is a wonderful off the beaten track place to stay. A regular car ferry connects Kohukohu to Rawene on the other side of the harbour. Phil and Pauline Evans and their extended family have made their home on the shores of the Hokianga Harbour since 1981. They did not intend to start a backpackers, but being 2 kms … [Read more...]
News From Te Wahi Ora Retreat for Women
Te Wahi Ora is a Retreat Centre for Women at Piha Beach, west of Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand. It has been a key part of the Women Travel Network for over 20 years. Te Wahi Ora has a new Manager Te Wahi Ora is moving into a new phase as Karen takes over as Manager. This allows founder Bev Holt to focus on the ‘heart’ of Te Wahi Ora … but more of that another … [Read more...]
Nelson and Abel Tasman
Our goal is to spend some time in the Abel Tasman National Park - but to do this, you need to go through Nelson, and why not enjoy it on the way! Nelson as a food bowl - in autumn the orchards dripping with apples, homegardens dripping with fruit, we were soon ladened down and are offered far more than we can carry, so sadly had to say no. … [Read more...]
What is a bach? What is Bookabach
A Bach is New Zealand for a simple holiday home - in the South island they are also called 'Cribs'. A Bach is a New Zealand term for a simple holiday cottage, often by the beach. Bookabach enables owners to rent their bach when they are not there, and those of us who do not own baches can book one. Mostly very simple, provide your own food and linen and leave it as you find … [Read more...]
Rowan Cottage – stay in Motueka (Nelson)
Accommodation in Motueka for everyone, and with a special welcome for women travelers at Rowan cottage Rowan Cottage has been a part of the women's travel accommodation network for years, and it was wonderful after emailing for many years, to finally get to stay there and to finally meet Renee and Trish and their small dog. Motueka is the gateway to the Abel Tasman National … [Read more...]
Juggling baby and businesses – Gay Ski Week In Queenstown
English-born Queenstown movers and shakers Sally and Mandy Whitewoods manage a 24/7 business and a baby. They spoke with Jenny Rankine about their lives, Gay Ski Week QT , and Aspen Lodge Hostel. Edited from the full article in TMLN Aspen Lodge Hostel Mandy and Sally had lived in Queenstown and worked in various tourism businessed when the opportunity to by Aspen Lodge … [Read more...]