How to Visit Picton on a Budget
After a ferry crossing from Wellington, many travellers drive straight through Picton to explore the South Island highlights. Big mistake! Even on a budget, you can see
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How to Plan a Trip to Palmerston North on a Budget
You won’t find many expensive tourist traps in Palmerston North, a city midway between Wellington and the Central North Island. What you will f
How to Visit Whanganui on a Budget
A classic Kiwi town that too few tourists get to see, Whanganui offers a pleasant short stay on the west coast of the North Island. Based along the famous and histor
How to Plan a Trip to Napier on a Budget
Napier is surprisingly easy to explore on a budget. With most of the city’s main attractions either free or very affordable, plus plenty of choice
How to Plan a Trip to New Plymouth on a Budget
This artsy off-the-beaten-track city in the North Island often offers some of the most memorable experiences in New Zealand! That’s mainly because
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
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
How to Visit Whakatane on a Budget
Escape the hustle and bustle of the Bay of Plenty’s more popular towns, like Tauranga and Rotorua, to the peaceful coastal town of Whakatane. Lined with stunni
How to Visit Waitomo on a Budget
Waitomo, with its caves of breathtaking limestone features and glistening glowworms, is one of the top destinations in New Zealand. However, the adventure-fuelled cavi
How to Visit Hamilton on a Budget
The central hub of the Waikato region, and the North Island for that matter, Hamilton is an ideal base for budget travellers. Not only is the city packed with free an
The Complete Budget Guide to Tauranga
Tauranga might be one of the more expensive cities to live in New Zealand, but that certainly isn’t the case when just visiting. Backpacker hostels and mote
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