A Quiet Arrival Into Nature I’ve been living in New Zealand for almost three years — half of the time studying at the University of Auckland, and the other half working at a small tech company in the city. But despite all this time, I always felt that I hadn’t truly experienced what people call “Kiwi life.” My colleagues and boss are all Chinese, and after more than a year of working, my English listening and speaking somehow became even worse. Recently, I finally gathered the courage to step...

Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming many guests from across New Zealand — especially those living in Auckland — to our quiet coastal farm near Kerikeri.What started as a simple accommodation offering has slowly become something more meaningful: a peaceful escape for people who feel overwhelmed, tired, or simply in need of a breath of fresh air. 🌿 Life in the City Can Be Heavy — And That’s Okay to Admit Many guests tell us they love Auckland, but the pace of life can...

Hello and welcome — we are Driftwood Seaside Escapes , a 120-acre private coastal farm  on New Zealand’s beautiful North Island. Over the past few months, we’ve noticed something special:More and more Chinese guests living, studying, or working in Auckland  have chosen to come here for a quiet getaway. Many of them didn’t originally plan a “holiday” — they simply needed somewhere peaceful to breathe, think, and reset. And each time, we hear similar stories. 🌱 What Our Chinese Guests Shared...