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KiwiRail moving forward with new ferries for Cook Strait

May 27, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is moving forward with procuring two new ferries for its Interislander service crossing the Cook Strait.

COVID-19 could wreak havoc on New Zealand’s Queenstown economy, mayor warns

April 25, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The decline in tourism stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic could have a profound effect on New Zealand’s Queenstown Lakes District, its mayor warned.

New Zealand’s Dunedin Railways mothballing track and equipment due to COVID-19

April 22, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand’s Dunedin Railways Limited is mothballing its track and equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic compounds “the company’s existing financial challenges,” officials said.

Will tourism in New Zealand change after COVID-19?

April 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Tourism in New Zealand, one of the most beautiful places in the world, could change in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Unticketed passengers cause congestion at Picton ferry terminals

March 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Police in Picton, New Zealand, are providing traffic management support at the ferry terminals in the town due to heavy congestion.

Pinot Noir NZ 2021 set for Christchurch in February 2021

February 11, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Pinot Noir lovers from across the globe will descend on Christchurch, New Zealand, for a three-day celebration of the beguiling wine variety.

A visit to Queenstown for the non-adrenaline junkie

January 27, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Queenstown is quite different from many others in New Zealand. It is a resort town and home to many adventure activities. For the non-adrenaline junkie, the city can provide a bit of a jolt.

Take a trip ‘over the garden wall’ on the Otago Central

December 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Aotearoa has an incredible way of surprising and inspiring. Every turn seems to lead to a more stunning vista. And, a trip over the Otago Central Railway aptly proves this.

Three (of many) ways to enjoy Auckland, the City of Sails

December 16, 2019 Todd DeFeo

It’s a mix of the city’s culture, its history and its feeling of remoteness that make Auckland unique. It seems like many people who come to New Zealand make a beeline for the remote hiking tracks. Worthy as they are, don’t sleep on Auckland.

Taking the long road to Christchurch

December 9, 2019 Todd DeFeo

With each snap of the shutter, I convinced myself we just encountered the most beautiful vista. But we were proven continuously wrong. I would say disappointed, but nothing was disappointing about the drive.