Best Bits

28/02/2026

Trade the signal for golden poplars and cinematic light — Queenstown is calling. Discover 5 half-day autumn road trips around the Wakatipu Basin that are perfect for unplugging, breathing deep, and falling into the season. Which route will you try first? Read more: https://wix.to/PR1HMfq

Trade the Signal for the Soul of the Wakatipu BasinAutumn in Queenstown is a sensory masterpiece. The air is crisp, the poplars are a fiery gold, and the light has a soft, cinematic quality. But the best way to experience it isn't through a screen; it’s by putting your phone in the glovebox and hi...

24/02/2026

Tired of being rerouted onto busy highways? Discover 6 Google Maps hacks to find NZ’s hidden backroads ; plus a must-have remote survival kit to keep you safe off-grid. Read the full guide: https://wix.to/oXDJDVx

Which backroad are you dreaming of exploring? Share below.

Don't let the algorithm ruin your road trip. Master these 6 Google Maps hacks to find the North Island’s hidden backroads, plus our essential remote survival kit.

19/02/2026

We,re so proud of you, letting go is hard. We think about your safety yet your freedom to walk in the NZ bush is foremost. Kiwi strength. Thanks from bestbitstravel

19/02/2026

Angel flight, wings feathered out give us a glimpse of nature. Thank you Predator Free NZ from bestbitstravel

16/02/2026

Finding a kiwi is on everyone's wish list. Pukaha made it magical. I must edit 'where to find kiwi' in bestbitstravel ...

15/02/2026

Piercing Grandeur, much? 🌵✨

Honestly, nature is such a show-off. But if you’re looking for the stage where it really performs, the Auckland Botanic Gardens is the spot. It’s the perfect mix of "look at me" blooms and "leave me alone" quiet spaces.

Whether you're here for the thorns or the peace, it’s the ultimate soul-recharge. 🌿🧘‍♂️

Curious about growing your own food? Visit the Edible Garden for inspiration! Explore thriving veges, heritage varieties and edible flowers, all grown organically and suited to Auckland conditions. See clever ways to grow food—against walls, in pots, boxes or even a mini food forest—and discover how healthy soil leads to healthy plants (and people!).

15/02/2026

Is it just us, or did "checking your emails" suddenly become a high-intensity interval sport? 🏃
Is your current morning "wellness routine" just three cups of coffee and a brief cry in the pantry? It’s time to reset your rhythm with a Soul Revival. We’ve got 3 days of Coromandel magic lined up for you:
✨ Sea breezes (to blow away the brain fog)
✨ Hot springs (to melt the "permy-slouch" out of your shoulders)
✨ Slow-food finds (because eating over the sink doesn't count as a meal)

Read more: https://wix.to/JcWPg5j

04/02/2026

Honesty I think heaps of New Zealanders have NOT spotted a kiwi. Here's my road tested ... How to find a kiwi ... the country’s elusive, nocturnal icon. ✨ New to Aotearoa or planning your next nature trip? Discover the best predator-free sanctuaries, hatchery programmes helping recovery, and tips for respectful kiwi-spotting in our latest guide.
https://wix.to/EU6E1Xw

30/01/2026

Big news! BestBitsTravel.com is officially live, and I’ve brought some backup. 📣

Meet Jay. He’s here to help me. Being a travel writer means discovering places and occasionally, places you’d happily never visit again. Let's not write like a travel brochure and skip to putting my thoughts out there. Check out a dose of reality at bestbitstravel.com and head straight for the magic. 🪄

30/01/2026

I promised myself: "Just two T-shirts. Keep it simple." ✋🛑

The reality: Currently overthinking the weather, the itinerary, and whether I’ll suddenly transform into a person who needs five outfit changes a day. Why is the pre-trip mental load so real?!

Maybe the "relaxed vacation vibes" will finally kick in once I’m actually in the plane seat. Until then, I’ll be over here staring at my suitcase. ✈️👜