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Home » Destinations » New Zealand

The Best Road Trips in the World

Looking to take a road trip? This post lists some of the world's best road trips, including Route 66, Iceland's Ring Road, Scotland's North Coast 500.. and more! Read More...

How we nearly became millionaires in New Zealand

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Four spectacular road trips you need to do

Four road trips around the world that should be added to your travel bucket list! Read More...

A tour of the Hobbiton film set, New Zealand

A photo tour of the hobbiton movie set as used for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie films. Located near Matamata on the north island of New Zealand. Read More...

The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary

Pre trip planning as well as a detailed one month New Zealand road trip itinerary, covering the highlights of both the north and south islands! Read More...

Tips for buying and selling a travellers vehicle in New Zealand

Tips for buying and selling a travellers vehicle in New Zealand, including what to look for, where to buy and sell, approximate costs, tips on insurance, and more! Read More...

Three stupendously awesome burgers

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Tips for finding a job when travelling in New Zealand

Tips for finding a job when travelling in New Zealand Read More...

The Best Day Hikes in New Zealand

A selection of some of the best day hikes in New Zealand Read More...

The Best Drives in New Zealand for Stunning Scenery

Five incredible drives in New Zealand offering fantastic scenery and sweeping landscapes! Read More...

Must See Sights on New Zealand’s South Island

Highlights of New Zealand's south island including Karamea, Mount cook, Milford Sound and the glaciers, accompanied by spectacular photography. Read More...

Lord of the Rings Filming Locations in New Zealand

Lord of the Rings filming locations in New Zealand including Mordor, Hobbiton and the Paths of the Dead + information on finding locations Read More...

Must See Sights on New Zealand’s North Island

Highlights of New Zealand's north island, including Rotorua, Tongaririo, the East Cape and Northland. Read More...

An ode to Bernie

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How to find free internet in New Zealand

Tips and tricks for finding free internet in New Zealand, including public libraries, McDonald's, gas stations, and other more unusual options! Read More...

My top ten photos of New Zealand

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Sand dunes and the end of the world

Some highlights of New Zealand's Northland, including the Cape Reinga lighthouse, the spirit tree, and the Te Paki sand dunes Read More...

Top five scenic toilets of New Zealand

New Zealand is so scenic that even the toilets are beautiful. Here are the top five. Read More...

Ancient trees of New Zealand’s far north

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Wanders through Wellington

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Whale Crazy Kaikoura

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Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula

Tips and ideas for what to do when visiting Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula Read More...

The Moeraki boulders, and other rocks

Interesting rocks on New Zealand's south island, including the Moeraki Boulders, the Elephant Rocks and Castle Rock Read More...

Mighty Mount Cook in photos

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Dunedin in a day

Tips for spending a day in the New Zealand town of Dunedin, including art galleries, the worlds steepest street and coffee! Read More...

The Catlins

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Milford Sound: A Visitor's Guide

Tips for visiting New Zealand's awe inspiring Milford Sound, from an overview of what to expect to tips and advice on when to visit, which cruise to pick and what to expect from the weather! Read More...

The ongoing quest for middle earth

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The Haast Pass and Mount Aspiring

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Glacier Country in Photos

Photos from New Zealand's mighty glacier country, including the Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Matheson. Read More...

Pancake Rocks and Possum Pie

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Arches and whitebait on the west coast

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The sand and lighthouses of Golden Bay

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The Abel Tasman National Park

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Picton to Nelson with Queen Charlotte

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Rivendell and beyond

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Dimholt: Walking the roads of the dead

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Highlights of the Wairarapa

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Art Deco on the East Coast

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New Zealand's Spectacular East Cape

New Zealand's Spectacular East Cape Read More...

What Hobbiton taught me

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Zorbing Rotorua

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To luge, perchance to dream

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Rafting the Kaituna

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The Rotorua night market, and other tales

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A Spa Experience

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New Zealand’s surf coast highway

Tips and advice for driving New Zealand's Surf Coast Highway Read More...

Climbing Mount Taranaki in photos

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The lost world highway

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Maori Mountain Myths

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More lakes and mountains in Tongariro

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Carrots, waterfalls and Gollum

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Caves and glow-worms

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Why you should travel with the WHV

Information about working and travelling with the Working Holiday Visa scheme from a traveller who has been there and done that! Read More...

Getting to grips with Kiwi beer

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The quest for Middle Earth: Emyn Muil & Isildur

The quest for Middle Earth: Emyn Muil & Isildur Read More...

Kiwis, Poms and other naming mysteries

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The Coromandel Peninsula

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Mountains, gorges (and hobbits)

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Volcanic Rotorua

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The Raurimu Spiral

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The Pillars of Hercules

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The Tongariro Holiday Park

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Taranaki Falls

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A Guide to the Tongariro Crossing and Climbing Mount Doom

Notes from climbing New Zealand's Mount Doom as part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing - widely regarded as the best day hike in New Zealand. Including walk advice, timings, what to expect, and stunning photography from the walk itself! Read More...

To Tongariro

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Northward bound

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Auckland’s volcanoes

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Tips for your first time in New Zealand

Heading to New Zealand for the first time? Check out this incredibly detailed post that has everything you need to know for your first time in New Zealand, including all the sights, food and activities you have to try! Read More...

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