In this blog post, we look at what food is culturally significant to New Zealanders. We get asked this question a lot; as while Aoteroa is known for its delicious, world-class resturant people don’t know what us kiwis eat day-to-day. So in this blog post we will introduce you to some traditional NZ food; pavlova, [...]

At Haka Tours, we love hostels and backpackers (so much so that we have one in Queenstown and one in Christchurch). They are affordable, fun and give you a lot of the same benefits of a hotel – but at a reduced priced. Because we love them so much, we have made them the staple [...]

If you know anything about New Zealand, you know that we are crazy about rugby, and that it is very important to us. It is a core part of kiwi culture and it is a big part of our lives. In Europe, everyone plays soccer (or, should I say, football). In the United States, everyone [...]

The Haka is iconic throughout the world. If you are interested in rugby, then you probably know that the All Blacks perform a haka at the start of each of the rugby games. But, did you know why they do it? There are multiple reasons; and it comes back to the fact that the haka [...]

“Authentic cultural experiences” is a hot topic in the tourism world these days, with travellers wanting to experience a world different from their own back home. When people come to New Zealand they know they are in for a fantastic ride; thrilling activities, gorgeous scenery and delicious food. What a lot of people don’t anticipate [...]