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.
10 Benefits of Group Travel in New Zealand
If you’re thinking about travelling around New Zealand, but you’re unsure whether to go it alone or in a group, we might just be able to help you. Here, we're going to take a look at ten of the benefits of the small group tours that we offer.
New Zealand at Christmas: What to Expect
“Oh the weather outside is…” delightful actually! Yes, it’s Christmas in New Zealand and there’s nothing frightful about this weather…
Christmas still takes place on the 25th of December in New Zealand, but this means it falls in the summertime. So while you’ll still find Christmas trees, tinsel, even the odd novelty jumper, you’ll probably be wearing shorts, shades, and lashings of sun cream at the time.
Free Tickets to the Destinations Travel Show 2020
Come and meet us as Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show at the Olympia London between Thursday 30th January and the 2nd February 2020.
Quote EXSILFER when booking your tickets online here to claim your free tickets!
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