If there was one country in the world that was made for cycling holidays, it would have to be New Zealand. Catering for all abilities and age groups, New Zealand offers a remarkable selection of landscapes to suit all cycling activities, and whether you are looking for an off-road mountain bike adventure, or a multi-day…
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10 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit New Zealand
New Zealand is a dream holiday destination for many, and deservedly so. This amazing country has not one but two fabulous islands for intrepid travellers to explore, and while it’s a long way to go, especially for those living in Europe, I have yet to meet anyone who didn’t think that NZ was worth every…
Friday’s Photoshoot – Service with a Smile: Behind the Scenes at Equatours
Travelling the world is all about seeing new places, experiencing new cuisines, and meeting new people, and when you travel with Equatours, service always comes with a smile! A smile costs nothing, but it can brighten up everyone’s day, and in our preferred travel destinations of Africa, South America and Oceania, we believe we have…
New Record set at the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – Will you beat it in 2015?
New Zealand’s most popular cycle tour, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge took place yesterday, and despite a few spots of rain, more than 7400 participants from 23 countries across the world took part in this premier cycling event. Designed to cater for riders of all ages and abilities, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is made…
Awesome Auckland – Winelands, Wildlife, Walks and all the Water Activities you possibly wish for!
Auckland is an action-packed holiday destination, and if you are planning to visit New Zealand anytime soon, a trip to the largest Polynesian city in the world should most definitely be on your travel itinerary. Home to over 1.5 million people, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, and no trip to the…
November Hot Spots – Grab some Sunshine before Christmas!
When you live in the northern hemisphere, November means one thing, and that is that winter is here, and it is here to stay until next March! Not that I mind winter, it’s actually quite pretty, but I would much rather be heading into spring like our friends below the equator in sunny Cape Town…
Our Trip of the Month: The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2013 New Zealand
The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2013 is an annual cycling event that will take you to the magnificent North Island of New Zealand. A 160km one-day one-lap ride around the magnificent Lake Taupo, this Cycle Challenge is suitable for riders of all abilities and anyone over the age of 10 years can take part. To…
Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – A New Cycle Tour, A New Adventure, A New (Zealand) Holiday Destination!
We might not have completed the Cape Argus yet, but my dear beloved has found yet another Cycle Tour that is longer, probably harder, and definitely further away than the one in South Africa, and surreptitiously added it on to our Bucket List when I wasn’t looking! Set in the North Island of New Zealand,…
