The Cheapest Cities in New Zealand for the Cost of Life New Zealand has 15 official cities in order of population: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier/Hastings, Dunedin, Pal
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Don’t Be That Guy Who Lives Off Noodles and Toast… Cooking in a hostel is quite far from the comforts of your kitchen at home. You don’t have all your special knives, pots and pans:
Where to Camp for Free on the North Island The most rugged and raw backpacker experience! Camping is a great way to immerse yourself in the wilderness, which, after all, that is what New Zealand is al
Where to Camp for Free in the South Island Fall asleep under the darkest skies in the world for stargazing and wake up with stunning wilderness views: how can it get any better than that? The more adv
Freedom Camping in Auckland Nothing sounds sweeter to a backpacker’s ears than the word “free”. Freedom camping is a great way to save on the cents when travelling around New Zealand
Freedom Camping in Rotorua Nothing sounds sweeter to a backpacker’s ears than the word “free”. Freedom camping in Rotorua is a great way to save on the cents when travelling around N
Budget Accommodation in Auckland for Backpackers Where to stay in New Zealand’s largest city? And, of course, as the largest city, this means it has a large choice of backpacker hostels. Here at
Freedom Camping in Taupo When there are so many adventure activities to pay for, why would you want to pay for accommodation? Luckily, there are plenty of free camping spots in Taupo, especially for t
Freedom Camping in Wellington You don’t have to dig too deep into your pockets when exploring the Greater Wellington region. The councils have been very generous with their freedom camping laws,
Where to Stay in the Capital City of New Zealand? The ferry gateway to North Island, a main New Zealand airport, a buzzing city life, and a Lord of the Rings destination: there are plenty of reasons w
Campsites and Holiday Parks: What’s the Difference? It’s an innocent question. We’re not here to judge, only to provide answers to all your backpackery questions. Campsites and holid
The Guide to Camping in Rotorua With so many geothermal parks, Maori cultural experiences and adventure activities on offer in Rotorua no wonder you want to save cash on accommodation for more excitin
Cheap Accommodation in Rotorua for Backpackers After a hard day’s wandering in the geothermal parks, white water rafting, zorbing, or just being a badass backpacker, it is important to find the
Where Can You Camp in the Catlins? The lush forests scattered with waterfalls, the carved coastline with unusual rock formations, the abundance of wildlife: we can hardly blame you for wanting to go c
The Weirdest Places You’ll Ever Stay Staying in a hostel in New Zealand doesn’t just have to be about finding a bed for the night. Some backpacker hostels are a unique experience in itself