A Guide to Backpacking in Kaikoura
The adventure in Kaikoura extends from the inland and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges all the way out into the Pacific Ocean. One day, you could be hiking on top of the bea
Travel Styles
Budget Travel
- North Island318
- South Island308
- Picton, Blenheim & Marlborough17
- Nelson & Abel Tasman24
- Takaka & Golden Bay14
- Westport10
- Punakaiki, Greymouth & Hokitika17
- Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers12
- Haast Area11
- Kaikoura9
- Hanmer Springs Area12
- Christchurch13
- Akaroa Area14
- Canterbury Plains & Southern Alps18
- Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo12
- Oamaru11
- Queenstown16
- Wanaka12
- Central Otago14
- Dunedin12
- The Catlins12
- Milford Sound13
- Invercargill11
- Southland Area11
- Stewart Island12
- South Pacific Islands14
- Travel Styles1
The North Island’s Adventure Capital!
No wonder Taupo is a top backpacking destination in New Zealand! It has everything from adventure activities to heaps of free and cheap things to do.
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Things to Do in New Plymouth
New Plymouth is for the indecisive. By that, we mean New Plymouth has a bit of everything: the coast, the city, and the mountain. What’s more, which makes New Plymou
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
Penguins, Boulders, Penguins, Steampunk and Penguins
Have you ever dreamed of going to a place like Victorian England with penguins? Well, haven’t we all?! Oamaru provides with its grand 19th-ce
Things to Do in Napier for Backpackers
Sunshine, wine, funky architecture, cycling, mountain biking, walks, Maori history… There’s certainly more to the Hawke’s Bay city of Napier th
The Hub of Eastland
Gisborne, or “Gizzy” as the locals call it, is a city of firsts. With its close proximity to the international dateline, it is the first city in the world to see the su
What to Do in Whanganui for Backpackers
No wonder so many backpackers love spending a while in Whanganui! There are a wealth of jobs in the area to save a bit of money for your travels such as WWOOFin
Hikes, Bikes and Nights to Remember!
Day or night, there’s always something to do in Palmerston North. The truly “happening” city can be easily explored by foot or by bike on the mul
A Guide to Backpacking Invercargill
New Zealand’s southernmost city provides a place to unwind for backpackers. Admittedly, Invercargill isn’t packed with an array of free attractions that