If you’re planning a Christchurch to Mount Cook road trip, a campervan might just be the best decision you make. There are many ways to travel around New Zealand. But undoubtedly one of the best is to have your own … Read More
Abel Tasman, found on the northwestern edge of New Zealand‘s South Island, is famous for being the smallest National Park in the country. It is also absolutely mind-blowingly stunning and was such a highlight during my trip. Here is my … Read More
If you are planning a trip of a lifetime to New Zealand, you are undoubtedly starting to think about where to go. Without a doubt, you need to spend time on both the North Island and the South Island. This … Read More
Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, is often overshadowed by Auckland and Queenstown. However, if you are taking the ferry over to the South Island, this will be the place you depart from. I spent a week in Wellington, … Read More
Mount Sunday was one of my favourite destinations when visiting New Zealand, and not just because I am a huge Lord of the Rings fan. This is a Lord of the Rings filming location used for Edoras, the capital of … Read More
For any fan of Lord of the Rings, New Zealand has to be the dream travel location – it is quite literally Middle-earth. As a huge fan, it was one of the main reasons I wanted to visit the country, … Read More
One of the most iconic images from New Zealand is taken during the Roys Peak hike, so even if you haven’t heard of it, you probably will recognise it. Easily the most popular hike in Wanaka, and one of the … Read More
Paihia and the Bay of Islands sit at the very top of New Zealand’s North Island and are often overlooked on travel itineraries, with many visitors choosing to head straight south from Auckland instead. This is likely because visiting the … Read More
The town of Franz Josef might be small, home to only around 500 permanent residents, but there are plenty of amazing things to do in Franz Josef. Located on New Zealand‘s South Island, it is a must-visit on any itinerary … Read More
The Franz Josef Helicopter Hike in New Zealand‘s South Island is more than just a bucket list tick. It is an unforgettable experience, and a quite literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience, given that the glacier is likely to be gone in … Read More
For any Lord of the Rings fan, visiting Hobbiton Movie Set Tour in Matamata is a must-see on a trip to New Zealand. It’s one of the country’s most popular attractions for good reason, with over half a million visitors … Read More
When researching any trip to New Zealand, so many of the itineraries talk about it being the perfect country to hire a campervan and go on a road trip. Undoubtedly, this is the best way to see some of the … Read More
When travelling to New Zealand, you cannot plan a trip to the South Island without factoring in some time visiting Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park. In fact, people plan their entire trip around this – hoping for perfect weather. From the … Read More
If you are planning a trip of a lifetime to New Zealand, you are undoubtedly starting to think about where you will go. Without a doubt, you need to spend time on both the North Island and the South Island. … Read More
Taupo is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand‘s North Island, and for good reason. I was lucky enough to spend a good amount of time there on my travels, so I have pulled this list of what … Read More
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is widely regarded as the best day hike you can do in New Zealand, and honestly, this was one of the best things I did on the North Island. It is a must-do if you are … Read More
When planning a trip to New Zealand and the South Island, there are a few things that need to be on your to-do list. And one of these is, of course, taking a trip to Fjordland and a cruise on … Read More
New Zealand has always been top of my bucket list, so when I decided to leave my job to go solo travelling, there was only one destination I had in mind. I spent 8 weeks exploring the country, and from … Read More
Planning a trip to New Zealand? This is the post for you! Read my honest Kiwi Experience review to see if it’s the best way for you to explore this amazing country. When planning a solo trip to New Zealand, … Read More