Wendy Craig
Wendy has been freelance writing since 1990. She combines her love of travel, history and making dolls house miniatures to contribute articles on those topics to newspapers, magazines and Suite 101. She has been a newspaper and magazine columnist for weekly and monthly publications in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Her work has appeared in the New Zealand Herald, Christchurch Press, Otago Daily Times, Suburban Newspapers, Australian Women's Weekly, Holiday, Travel Trade and The Dolls' House Magazine, among others.
Wendy has had two books on quotations about travel published by Reed Publishing. They are: 'Wish You Were Here' and 'What Do You Think of New Zealand? '
In addition to non-fiction writing, Wendy is an award-winning short story writer. Several of her stories have been published in UK and New Zealand anthologies and newspapers, and broadcast on National Radio.
Wendy has a Diploma in Travel Writing (with distinction) and an Advanced Diploma in Applied Writing.
Past occupations have included teaching, community work, tutoring adults, and owning a small business selling dolls house miniatures. She has a blog about dolls houses and miniatures.
Wendy now lives in a small country town in New Zealand with her husband. They enjoy going on cruises around the Pacific. Follow her blog about cruising around the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand.
Latest Articles
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Four Cruise Ports of Call in Fiji
P&O and Princess Cruises call at four places in the Fijian Islands - Port Denarau, Suva, Savusavu and Dravuni Island.
Apr 2, 2012
- Wendy Craig
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Souvenirs From the South Pacific Islands
Take an island-style memento home as a souvenir when you visit New Caledonia, Lifou, Vanuatu and Fiji in the tropical South Pacific.
Feb 28, 2012
- Wendy Craig
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Visit the Navy Museum in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Devonport's Navy Museum showcases the historic and modern day roles Royal New Zealand Navy personnel play in this country and overseas.
Jan 29, 2012
- Wendy Craig
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Visit Devonport, Auckland's Historic Suburb by the Sea
Here are the top five things to do on a day's outing to historic Devonport, only 10 minutes by ferry from Auckland's CBD. Start by climbing a volcano!
Jan 28, 2012
- Wendy Craig
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A Fun Outing for Children in Singapore: the Peranakan Museum
Take the children to the Peranakan Museum when in Singapore for a hands-on, fun learning experience about many aspects of the local Peranakan culture.
Jan 2, 2012
- Wendy Craig
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The Story Behind the K2K (Kaipara2Kaipara) Walk in New Zealand
I interviewed Jenny Hood to find out the story behind the three-day, self-guided hike from Kaipara Flats to the Kaipara Harbour north of Auckland.
Dec 9, 2011
- Wendy Craig
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The K2K Walk: Hike for Three Days North of Auckland
Explore the varied countryside of farms, forest and a beautiful harbour north of Auckland on the three-day, self-guided K2K (Kaipara2Kaipara) walk.
Dec 9, 2011
- Wendy Craig
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursions From Cairns, Australia
Take your pick of shore tours to see tropical rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef and traditional aboriginal culture when you visit Cairns on a cruise ship.
Nov 28, 2011
- Wendy Craig
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Spend a Day Ashore in Cairns, an Australian Cruise Port of Call
Cairns, in tropical Queensland, is a popular cruise ship port of call. The central city has a laid-back vibe that makes for a pleasant day ashore.
Nov 26, 2011
- Wendy Craig
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Cruise Ship Shore Tours in the Bay of Islands
Cruise ship shore tours in New Zealand's Bay of Islands feature Maori culture and history, the natural world, or adventure activities for a fun day out.
Nov 3, 2011
- Wendy Craig
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