Travel Styles
Budget Travel
- South Island
- Picton, Blenheim & Marlborough 19
- Nelson & Abel Tasman 22
- Takaka & Golden Bay 15
- Westport 10
- Punakaiki, Greymouth & Hokitika 17
- Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers 12
- Haast Area 11
- Kaikoura 10
- Hanmer Springs Area 13
- Christchurch 14
- Akaroa Area 14
- Canterbury Plains & Southern Alps 18
- Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 12
- Oamaru 12
- Queenstown 14
- Wanaka 11
- Central Otago 13
- Dunedin 13
- The Catlins 13
- Milford Sound 13
- Invercargill 11
- Southland Area 12
- Stewart Island 11
- South Pacific Islands
- North Island
- Northland 29
- Bay of Islands 15
- Auckland 39
- Coromandel Peninsula 19
- Tauranga & Bay of Plenty 16
- Hamilton Area 21
- Waitomo 13
- Whakatane Area 15
- Gisborne & East Cape 16
- Rotorua 13
- Lake Taupo 15
- New Plymouth & Taranaki 25
- Napier & Hawke's Bay 19
- Tongariro Area 12
- Whanganui 13
- Palmerston North & Manawatu 30
- Wellington Area 23
- Travel Styles
The Adventure is on the Water!
144 islands await to be explored on the Bay of Islands. Although it is highly unlikely you will see them all, taking a walk, snorkelling or having a BBQ on the beach on
Discover New Zealand’s Most Scenic Mountain Pass
In some parts of the world, it is not advised to leave your bags unattended due to thieves. In Arthur’s Pass National Park, the baggage han
Backpacking on Stewart Island
What? New Zealand has a third island? Stewart Island is the most southern of the three main populated New Zealand islands. Despite being as close to Antarctica as you can
Backpacking in Dunedin
A vibrant university city, Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island. Unlike other New Zealand cities, Dunedin is scattered in gothic architecture reflecting the we
Things to Do and Sights to See in The Catlins
Tucked away in the bottom corner of the South Island is a place of amazing rock formations and a mecca for marine wildlife. The Catlins is a coastal regio
A Guide to the “Adventure Capital of New Zealand”
Situated on the side of Lake Wakatipu with a backdrop of magnificent mountains, Queenstown is one of those places that is so beautiful it
Cruise the Fiords and Get Harassed by a Kea in Fiordland!
Once again, the New Zealand scenery dramatically changes. For many, their favourite NZ landscape is the fiords of Fiordland National Park! Gla
Compact and Creative Capital City
Every backpacker passes through Wellington City at some point to catch a ferry to the South Island or get a flight, but New Zealand’s capital city is well worth
A City of Shopping, Gardens and Sandy Shores
Christchurch is described as many things: the Garden City, the most English city out of England (look at the street names), but now more commonly it has be
A Picture-perfect Peninsula!
If you’re not here for dolphins, then you’re here for the landscape formed by volcanoes, and if you’re not here for the stunning scenery then you’r
The Coromandel: The Peninsula Paradise!
From brilliant beaches to marvellous mountains, the Coromandel is an 85km (53-mile) long peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean. Mild weather and a selectio
Backpacking in Rotorua
Also known as Rotovegas by the locals, the town is a mix of action, relaxation and natural wonders. Rotorua is located in the lower part of Bay of Plenty and is New Zealand̵
Golden Landscape, Golden Sun and Gold-medal Wine!
Known for its wine, Hawke’s Bay is also blessed by a massive 2200 hours of sunshine per year! With that comes a great opportunity for backpacker
Welcome to Volcano Country!
The Tongariro National Park answers the “burning” question: how many ways can you enjoy a volcano? Pun intended… Distinct volcanoes lie within the 79,000h