How to Plan a Cheap Trip to Rotorua
Rotorua might be home to some of the most popular attractions in New Zealand, from Māori cultural shows and dinners to white water rafting over waterfalls. But the
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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 Picton on a Budget
After a ferry crossing from Wellington, not-so-savvy travellers drive straight through Picton to explore more of the South Island highlights. However, even on a budget,
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 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 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 Plan a Trip to Napier on a Budget
The answer is: “easily”. With almost all of Napier’s main attractions either free or cost very little, as well as having plenty of choice for
How to Plan a Cheap Trip to Stewart Island
New Zealand’s southernmost populated island, which is technically a Subantarctic Island, Stewart Island is wild, remote and rugged. Many travel here to
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
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