How to Plan a Cheap Trip to Stewart Island
New Zealand’s southernmost populated island, Stewart Island, is wild, remote and rugged. This Subantarctic paradise boasts clear turquoise seas and whi
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How to Visit Gore on a Budget
Unless you join one of the passionate local fishermen for a safari in the “Brown Trout Capital of New Zealand”, there’s no other way to experience Gore
How to Visit Dunedin on a Budget
The answer: pretty darn easily. Many arrive in Dunedin after exploring the wallet-squeezing destinations of Queenstown, Wanaka, etc, etc, making Dunedin a welcome reli
How to Visit The Catlins on a Budget
The Catlins is so easy to explore. Even if you’re on a budget, there’s hardly anything that stands in your way. Budget campgrounds, hostels and motels
How to Plan a Trip to Oamaru on a Budget
Don’t worry about your budget; just seeing Oamaru is an experience. This large town on the coast of the South Island takes you back to the Victorian era
How to Visit Akaroa on a Budget
Hidden over the hills of Christchurch on a volcanic-formed peninsula, Akaroa is New Zealand’s “Frenchest” town with a tumultuous Maori, French and Bri
How to Visit Haast on a Budget
Haast might be a tiny community of only around 240 people but it’s in the heart of some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes. Part of the Te Waihipo
However You Relax, You Can Find it in Hanmer Springs
People’s idea of relaxing can be very different, but somehow Hanmer Springs caters to all. If your idea of a good timeout is soaking in a hot
How to Visit Greymouth on a Budget
The largest town on the West Coast of the South Island, Greymouth is a lively hub with a rich mining history, spectacular coastal views and close proximity to must-s
A Budget Travel Guide to Westport
Welcome to the West Coast! Most travellers’ journeys through the West Coast begin with the northern town of Westport. This small town has a proud mining heritag
How to Visit Takaka on a Budget
Takaka and Golden Bay are a dream for budget travellers. Most of the top things to see here are absolutely free to visit, while the paid activities are reasonably price
How to Visit Nelson on a Budget
Ah, Nelson: the city of free parks, cheap museums, free food tours, reasonably-priced wildlife sanctuaries and some of the best hostels in the country trying desperatel