When it all goes wrong (and right)!
Yesterday was a memorable day on the road. As I write this, we're sitting in the very nice Colonial Motel in Blenheim on day 2 of a road trip on the South Island. The purpose [...]
Slowing Down the Ride – Auckland to Wellington on the Northern Explorer Train
Britomart Transport Centre, Auckland As somebody who makes a living (and loves) driving people around New Zealand, it's hard for me to admit it, but Kiwirail Scenic's Northern Explorer train ride between Auckland [...]
Must-See Events in New Zealand
It's pretty well known that I'm a huge Lord of the Rings fan. That is not the only thing I'm passionate about though. I'm very lucky to live in a country that indulges my hobbies [...]
9 Must-See Automotive & Transport Museums in New Zealand
I love cars. I love to drive. I love the smell and the sound of cars racing on a circuit and the roar of a Spitfire buzzing an airfield. I know I'm not alone. Whether [...]
Private 7 Day New Zealand Middle-earth Film Location Tour (North Island)
miketheguide.com offers private high-end tours for solo travellers, couples and small groups - the following tour is an example of what I can offer. If you like what you see, contact me directly and together [...]
North Island Solo Tour Review – January 2014
The real beauty of making multiple trips to the same country is that you don't have to rush to see everything. This was my client's (let's call him "Lemmy"), fourth trip to New Zealand. His [...]
Flying in Fiordland – Landing in Middle-earth
Back in 2009 I shot some footage while hosting a couple on their flight in Fiordland. They wanted someone with some Lord of the Rings knowledge to join them and point out some of the [...]
Arrowtown – Queenstown’s Shy Sibling
Arrowtown, a quaint and beautiful historic gold mining village, sits about 20 minutes from it’s much more famous big brother, Queenstown. On first glance at the town centre, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re [...]
The Dimholt Road – Putangirua Pinnacles
Yesterday I joined some of the best LOTR tour guides in Wellington, and we took a road trip to Aorangi Forest Park in the Wairarapa region of the North Island. Perhaps the best known site [...]
21 Day Motorsport & Auto Museum tour, October/November 2013
I was looking at some upcoming events on the New Zealand motorsport calendar and there are some great things happening later in the year. November 1st-3rd is the Wigram Revival and Lady Wigram Trophy Race [...]