A Kiwi Holiday Hotspot!
When Kiwis are looking for a holiday escape on the North Island, the harbourside city of Tauranga and its suburb Mt Maunganui are often considered. They sit on the western side
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Budget Travel
How to Visit Tairāwhiti Gisborne on a Budget
Gisborne, or “Gizzy” or “Tairāwhiti” as the locals call it, is a city of firsts. With its close proximity to the international da
The Budget and Backpacking Guide to Taupō
Budget travellers, rejoice! Taupō is where free and cheap experiences just happen to be the town must-dos. Situated on the shores of New Zealand’s lar
Things to Do in Hamilton for Backpackers
The main hub of the Waikato region, home of hot air balloon events, the mighty Waikato River, and some of New Zealand’s best gardens, Hamilton has plenty
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
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
How to Plan a Trip to the Coromandel on a Budget
No Bots, Just Boots on the Ground
Welcome to a coastal haven of natural attractions! Waterfalls, beaches, kauri forests and more offer a way to explore
New Zealand’s Most Circular National Park
Gracefully shaped, Mt Taranaki / Mt Egmont volcanic cone is the star of the Egmont National Park show. Reaching 2,518m (8,261ft), it has starred in a mo
How to Visit Wellington on a Budget
Every backpacker passes through Wellington at some point to catch a ferry to the South Island or get a flight, but New Zealand’s capital city is well worth st
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
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
A Real Insight into the New Zealand Countryside
Made up of dense native bush lining New Zealand’s longest navigable river, Whanganui is NZ’s 11th national park. Old relics from the early f