A Land Before Time
Te Urewera has a real Jurassic Park feel to it. That’s helped by being the largest native forest left in New Zealand. Even the areas of moss-covered trees have been nicknamed
Destinations
North Island
Go East and Start Your Day Before Everyone Else in the World!
Summertime, on the road, and need a new place to discover in New Zealand? The East Cape is a great option in New Zealand’s North Isl
The Things You Can’t Miss in the Tongariro National Park
New Zealand’s first national park is the place to be for volcanic landscapes. Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe steal the s
Take a Trip to Taranaki
Where can you ski in the mountains in the morning and surf the waves in the afternoon? With just a 30-minute drive between the snowcapped Mt Taranaki and the surf beaches along
Golden Landscape, Golden Sun and Gold-medal Wine!
Known for its wine, Hawke’s Bay is also blessed by a massive 2200 hours of sunshine per year! With that comes a great opportunity for backpacker
Rapids, Hot Pools, Giant Lakes: Have a Water Adventure in Lake Taupo
The Lake Taupo district surrounds the largest lake in Australasia. It is so large that it is said to fit the island of Singapore in
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
Plenty of Sand, Sea, Kiwifruit and Geothermal Activity!
The Bay of Plenty is a beach bum’s paradise. It is clear to see why New Zealanders choose the region’s towns for their seaside break
Welcome to Volcano Country!
The Tongariro National Park answers the “burning” question: how many ways can you enjoy a volcano? Pun intended… Distinct volcanoes lie within the 79,000h
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