A Complete Guide to Mount Cook: New Zealand's Highest Mountain
Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand at 3,724 metres (12,218 feet). It is part of the Southern Alps range which dominates the landscape of the country’s South Island. Throughout the year, the mountain and the other prominent peaks of Mount Tasman, Mount Hicks and Sefton offer a stunning visual backdrop to the scenery of the West Coast, Lake Tekapo and the Canterbury region of the East Coast.
The mountain holds particular significance for the Maori people, who named it Aoraki according to local legend. It is definitely a “must-see” sight on any New Zealand tour, since you can’t truly understand the geology of the country or the mountain’s prominence in the national psyche without a visit to the park that bears its name.
5 Breathtaking Virtual Tours Around New Zealand
If there’s one thing that we’ve definitely learned the value of since lockdown, it’s travel. The ability to visit far off lands and discover the hidden gems they offer has never seemed so sweet. But while we might not be able to take a trip right now, the power of technology does mean that we can still immerse ourselves in the wonders of the world from the comfort of our sofa.
Coronavirus Developments in New Zealand
It is generally acknowledged that New Zealand’s Covid-19 Strategy has been one of the most successful throughout the world in tackling the virus.
Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand (pictured above), announced this week that the country’s health department had recorded the lowest number of daily cases since 22nd March, four days before the country went into lockdown. So far, there have been just 13 reported deaths in the country.
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Test Your New Zealand Knowledge and You Could Win a Box of Devonport Chocolates!
As we settle into life on lockdown, being unable to get out and about might mean you're finding it tricky to occupy your time. So, if like us you love all things New Zealand and you want to flex those brain muscles a bit, why not test your Kiwi knowledge with our fun little quiz?
But that's not all, if you really want to raise the stakes, you can submit your answers* to us at the end and you could win what we think is one of New Zealand's finest exports... a box of Devonport chocolates worth almost £30!
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A Message from Silver Fern Director, John Lightwood
The events of the last few weeks have brought into sharp focus what we really value in life – our health, our families, our relationships and our communities. It is perhaps a long overdue re-balance of priorities away from business, from money and an “always on the go” mentality.
Nelson’s Blue Lake and Its Magical Māori Connections
To take your mind off the difficulties experienced across the world at the moment, we wanted to provide you with a little bit of escapism. So, here’s our first post of a series we’re doing all about our favourite places in New Zealand. Grab a cuppa and dive into the magic and wonder of Nelson's Blue Lake...
Your Complete Guide To Visiting Dunedin
We’re big fans of Dunedin here at Silver Fern, but we’ve also found that it’s not one of the most popular cities amongst travellers. Well, it’s time we put that right! Today we’ll cover why Dunedin is definitely worth a visit and look at where to eat, where to stay and what to do while you’re there.
20 Intriguing Facts About New Zealand That You Probably Didn't Know: Illustrated
New Zealand is stunningly beautiful, diverse and unique. It’s a country that many love to visit time and time again, but no matter how often you travel there, there always seem to be something new and fascinating to discover...
That’s why we’ve sought out 20 really interesting facts about New Zealand that you probably didn’t know. Read on to find out more about this gem of a country, whether it’s somewhere you’ve visited before or a place you’ve always dreamed of travelling to.
Visiting New Zealand: What's the Difference Between North and South Island?
Which island do you visit? Which is best? We’ve set about detailing the best points for each island. The information is broken down by the holy trinity of holiday clinchers - the weather, what there is to see and what there is to do.