But even myself and my equally-experienced friend Whitney were shocked to our grape-soaked core at North Canterbury, the little wine region that could. Formerly known as the Waipara wine region, the area has had something of a rebranding of late and the 90+ mostly independently-owned vineyards (please forgive this wildly overused Kiwi-isim) punch well above their weight. So off we toddled to check it out for ourselves, and after a 45-minute drive north from Christchurch to a vineyard that offers not only an impressive selection of wine, but a hidden gem of an accommodation experience that soared past all expectations.
Greystone Wines is one of those wineries you never want to leave. Sitting in the comfy courtyard as we wait for our wine tasting, we’re thinking of all the parties you’d want to throw on the deck and all the excuses you could come up with for all the toasts.
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There is no doubt the buzz around the country is this blistering heatwave beginning in Boise today. Seattle is projecting 104 degrees by the end of the day which inks a new record.
The Pacific Northwest Is getting crushed with heat and that is taking a toll on Summer safety. It s very dangerous this week so much that keeping a water bottle in your car could create a fire.
How do you explain to your kids that it s too hot for the next two weeks and it s safer to just stay inside? You already kept them away and inside for the last year. This isn t an easy sell for anyone and it s time for some relief.
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Hot stuff: New Zealand s best natural hot springs
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Plunge into soothing and healing natural hot pools and springs, writes Ewan McDonald
New Zealand s blown hot and cold over the millennia, so we have more than 100 thermal hot pools and springs – from the free to the luxurious. They ll help soothe your skin and muscles and maybe add years to your life.
Thorpe Talbot is not a name that resounds in Aotearoa s literary history, so full credit: in 1882 she published our first tourist guidebook,
The new guide to the lakes and hot springs, and A month in hot water. Unfortunately, many of her not-to-be-missed attractions were blown up four years later in the Tarawera eruption. Not to worry, there are still plenty to soak in today.
Helensville, New Zealand, is a scenic 40 minute drive north from downtown Auckland.
Nestled beside the Kaipara River on the south edge of the Kaipara Harbour, historic Helensville s relaxed lifestyle has plenty to offer both visitors and permanent residents. In fact, Helensville was named as one of New Zealand s Top Ten Small Towns by North and South magazine.
Within easy commuting distance of the country s largest city - as well as satellite developments such as Albany - it boasts a wealth of recreational amenities.
These include harbour cruising, natural thermal pools at adjacent Parakai, fishing, golf, horse riding, restaurants, nearby vineyards, beaches, plus