New Zealand – Page 15 – Sightseers' Delight

A look at Auckland in five photos

June 18, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Auckland is the largest city in the country and a major center of international business, but in some ways seems like a less well-known destination than other cities of its size and caliber.

What will New Zealand do about its map problem?

May 18, 2018 Todd DeFeo

It seems the people who make maps don’t know it exists.

Why Wellington may be the greatest little capital in the world

March 8, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Pulling into Wellington on The Northern Explorer train from Auckland, it is readily apparent Wellington — New Zealand’s capital city — is a destination worth exploring.

A look back at favorite travel photos of 2017

December 31, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Some of these photos have been published previously (either here or on my Instagram account). Others have not been published until now.

Taking the Cook Strait ferry? Make time for Picton

December 30, 2017 Todd DeFeo

For many, the tiny South Island town of Picton is nothing more than the endpoint of the ferry, but be sure to take a moment to enjoy the town’s offerings before simply passing through on any Kiwi escapade.

A New Zealand trip in Instagram posts

December 26, 2017 Todd DeFeo

It is hard to post a bad photo of New Zealand to Instagram. Impossible, even.

Wellington hoping for an uptick in the number of visitors

December 22, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand’s capital city is hoping for a busy summer after a tourism slow-down last year in the wake of an earthquake.

Funding for ChristChurch Cathedral rebuild approved in New Zealand

December 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Zealand government will contribute $10 million NZD (nearly $7 million) to help rebuild the historic Anglican cathedral in Christchurch.

A beautiful walk through the Wellington Botanic Garden

December 20, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The 25-hectare Wellington Botanic Garden is one of the true gems of New Zealand’s capital city.

One in four visitors to New Zealand make wine a priority

September 3, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Nearly one in four international visitors to New Zealand make it a point to visit the country’s wineries and vineyards.