15D Drive at New Zealand South Islands - Full Itinerary

Hi guys,

I am off to New Zealand for honeymoon. I know some of you may be interested in our itinerary. So there you go! (Have also updated some changes made during the trip :D)

Day 1: Christchurch

• Dinner at Bacon Bros Burgers (Check out our post here!)

Day 2: Akaroa

• Barrys Bay Cheese
• The Giants House (Check out our post here!)

Day 3: Hokitika

• Castle Hill
• Devil's punchbowl and waterfall (Not worth going)
• Glowworm Dell (remember to book an accommodation that is within walking distance)

Day 4 to 5: Franz Josef

• Lake Kaniere (if you have the skills and time, drive up to Dorothy Falls to find a hidden gem...sorry didn't include its photo in the collage as they are in hubby's phone)
• Hokitika Gorge
• Okarito
• Meal at Alice May (Read our food post here!)
• HeliHike (Check out our post here!)

Day 6 to 7: Wanaka

• Salmon Farm Cafe (Read our food post here!)
• Ship's Creek (somewhat similar to Okarito)
• Roy's Peak (5 hours hike...but the scene is worth it!)
• Wanaka photohunt (Disappointment...can be missed)

Day 8 to 11: Queenstown

• Cardona Hotel (Note: taking this route means the path to drive to Queenstown will be slightly more difficult)
• Cardona Bra Fence
• Remarkables Market (Worth checking out, we bought home quite a bit of goodies)
• Gibbston Valley (Check out the post here!)
• Arrowtown (too commercialised...give it a miss)
• Glenorchy and Paradise (MUST GO!)
• Fergburger
• Nevis Swing
• TSS Ernslaw (Check out the post here!)
• Milford Sound Tour (Check the the post here!)

Day 12 to 13: Dunedin

• Larnach Castle (Check out the post here!)
• Walking Tour - Otago Museum (free place and you get to learn quite a bit on the Maori)

Day 14: Lake Tepako (my most favourite place in NZ!)

• Moreaki Boulders (small area only)
• Oamaru - Steampunk Museum (Check out the post here!)
• Church of the Good Shepard

Day 15: Christchurch

• Tramsway Restaurant (Check out the post here!)

CNY Giveaway with Sunny Hills

Hi readers of ForFunk, I hope you had a great Lunar New Year. This year is my first as a Missus. And oh my, I have never been so exhausted. But, I am starting to love CNY again because with an extended family, it is now twice as boisterous. Whee~~~

I am not sure about you, but one of my favourite goodies is pineapple tarts. This year, I got to try some Taiwanese pineapple tarts from Sunny Hills. Unlike the traditional pineapple tarts, the crust does not use milk powder and is rectangular in shape. Created by a master baker with over 50 years expertise, rtificial additives or preservatives, the pineapples are hand-cut and slow cooked, custom-made for this product. You can actually taste the pineapple chunk in each bite!

From my understanding,Sunny Hills pineapple tarts are very popular with the younger crowd. For those of you who have tried it, love it and think that no other pastries in the world can top it, you will be shocked to know about Forbidden - the durian love letters/cigare.

The cigare is done finely rolled like a Japanese langue de chat cookie. Upon tearing open the packaging,the premium D24 durian scent waft around the living area. The cigare is buttery yet crunchy, and beware as it is super addictive. And the packaging is so incredibly gorgeous.

And best of all, it came with a cute bag :) which can be used to store your oranges or just be used as a lunch bag for OLs. Psss...the size makes a pretty decent tote handbag. This is truly a very thoughtful gift for the elders or corporate clients.

Because it is the Chinese New Year, Sunny Hills will be giving away 10 boxes of yummy pineapple tarts to ForFunk Readers. Huat ah! To win some of your own,

1. Follow Sunny Hills Facebook
2. Comment down below who you want to share these pineapple tarts with. 

As I won't be in town for a while, the contest will only end in mid-March, so hurry! Please note that winners would have to collect the prize at their shop at Takashimaya.

KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is coming to Singapore

Cirque Du Soleil, possibly the most entertaining theoretical circus is coming backing to Singapore with yet another touring act in July. Kurios - Cabinet of Curiosities will be premiering under the iconic grey-and-white big top on Bayfront Avenue beside Marina Bay Sands.

Kurios - Cabinet of Curiosities is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. In this realm set in the latter half of the nineteenth century, be prepared to see reality transform right before your very eyes!

Fans of Cirque Du Soleil, you will be happy to know that the tickets are now available for booking! For some of you readers who are not very familiar with Cirque Du Soleil, you can hang around and wait for my review in July before purchasing the tickets. A good rule of thumb is that if you love the Greatest Showman, you are going to absolutely love this show!

To those who are ready to book, psss...here's some information on the ticketing and show information here...to save the date!

PERFORMANCE TIMES: 
1. Tuesday – Friday: 8:00pm
2. Saturday: 4:30pm and 8:00pm
3. Sunday: 1:30pm and 5.00pm

TICKET PRICE: 
1. From $95 (Excluding the booking fee of SGD$4 per ticket)
2. VIP tickets from S$320 to experience the best seats and access to the VIP suite (which includes delectable wines and hors d’oeuvres and take-home souvenirs)

BOOKINGS: 
1. Internet: www.sistic.com.sg or www.cirquedusoleil.com/kurios 
2. Phone: +65 6348 5555
3. In person at: KURIOS Box Office on site at the Big Top on Bayfront Avenue, beside Marina Bay Sands.

CNY Looks with Joyring

Check out my blings for CNY this year! It is my first year presenting myself as a "Mrs" and I pretty pleased to receive these 2 babies in my mail. Just between me and you, these earrings cost less than S$20 each at Joyring. But because of a sales that is currently going on, some of these fabulous earrings can go as low as S$5! Yup, you heard me right, just $5 only.

And for my readers only, cos Joyring wanna bring some joy to you. They decided to give you an exclusive discount code. Quote "CHAAYEN7" and you will get to receive 7% off entire order when you make a minimum purchase of $15.00. This is not valid with other discount codes and can be used once per customer.

With earrings from Joyring, I happily created 2 looks! Here's CNY Look 1, looking like a genie. :P I decided to use the demure looking Pudding Earrings in light blue to create something more funky. Just wanted to bring out the wild side of this dainty looking piece! Took me a while to style this red pants that is flabby at the side. Am quite happy how the 2 contrasting colours look together.

Maybe it is just me, but does earrings actually look better with short hair? This piece is not on sales, but I thought given that CNY and V-Day are so close to each other this year, it made a lot of sense to do some self-love...Hehe.

Second look with both the dress and accessories on sale. Personally, I thought the Marjorie Tassel Earrings - Green was a a darn good steal at S$5 only...like what! It is those statement piece that would bring all eyes to the ears. I think the earrings and the dress are probably a bit more mature looking.

Not sure what you guys think about it, but I am sitting on the fence on this. I think the dress is too dainty and the earrings has a little too much character to be paired together. Will probably give another go during the actual day itself. So stay tune!