Silver Fern Holidays

15/05/2024

New Zealand is home to 80,000 species of endemic plants, animals and birds, but they're under constant threat from predators. Find out how initiatives around the country are aiming to get it pest-free by 2050, and how you can join in on your visit!

Find out more about how initiatives around New Zealand are targeting predators of native species like the kiwi & weka - you can even volunteer for one yourself!

29/11/2022

To round off our coverage of the best hotels in New Zealand, here are the hotels that we and our travellers love to visit in the lower regions of South Island 😍

Keen to explore the lower regions of South Island? Here are some of our favourite hotels to consider when planning your New Zealand holiday.

13/09/2022

In our last post we looked at some of the best hotels on North Island, so it's only fair we take a look at South Island as well 😆

In our latest blog post we've covered what we consider to be the best accommodation in the northern regions of South Island -there's so many fabulous places, we had to split it into two!

Do keep your eyes peeled for the next instalment, where we'll dig into all the great places to stay in the southern regions ☺️

Following our previous blog post that covered the best hotels on North Island, here we’re going to look at our…

09/06/2022

If you're planning to visit North Island as part of your New Zealand holiday, there's a good chance you plan to stay in a hotel for some of your trip.

In our latest blog post, we explore what we consider to be the best North Island hotels - offering great rooms, great service and affordable prices for an unforgettable stay...

Unlike many “Best Of” lists that you’ll find on the internet, our selection of the best hotels in New Zealand…

06/05/2022

After over two years of isolation from the rest of the world, the New Zealand government has announced plans for a phased reopening of their borders to international travellers. Hurrah! 🥳

Read more about the plan and what you'll need to do to enable you to travel in our latest blog post...

After over two years of isolation from the rest of the world, the New Zealand government has announced that the…

31/01/2022

Good to see a number of enquiries for our Small Group Tours this week - our first tour heads off from Auckland on the 12th October this year - all the highlights of New Zealand on and off the beaten track, in the company of one of our local guides and a great bunch of travellers!

Our unique small group tours combine must-see sights with off-the-beaten track experiences for a wonderfully authentic taste of New Zealand.

26/01/2022

Wonderful to see the flowers in bloom in Christchurch Botanic Gardens (especially when we're all freezing in the British January weather!)

13/01/2022

For those of you considering a stopover en route to New Zealand, we think Singapore is a very good idea, with an easy yet breathtaking passage through Changi Airport.

Planning to add a stopover in Singapore to your New Zealand holiday? Here's everything you'll need to know about the incredible Changi Airport.

30/12/2021

Happy New Year to all our Silver Fern Travellers.
Here's looking forward to taking you to New Zealand in 2022!

06/12/2021

With New Zealand just coming into the Spring Months , here's some great ideas for enjoying the outdoors when you're in Queenstown . Let us know if you would like to include any of these cycle rides in your Silver Fern Itinerary.

Queenstown is your perfect starting point for the best bike rides in New Zealand. Here’s six top biking adventures in and around Queenstown.

18/11/2021

If you've been following our e-newsletters, you'll know we rave about the Catlins and some of their amazing views.

Looking out towards the Kaka Point coastline - the panoramic views from 📍Nugget Point Lighthouse are not to be missed...

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