A Guide to Backpacking in Aoraki Mt Cook With the highest mountain, longest glacier and the darkest skies, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park is a must-visit both day and night! The national park is in the
Destinations
- 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
Our Recommended Things to Do in Lake Tekapo! Lake Tekapo is on almost everybody’s New Zealand bucket list. Many of New Zealand’s most stunning photos come out of Lake Tekapo, but after you
Stunningly Scenic in the Day and Starry at Night Part of the Mackenzie district in Canterbury, Tekapo is worth stopping at to take in snow-peaked mountains behind the turquoise-blue Lake Tekapo. It
The Top Tourist Attractions in Rotorua, New Zealand Never underestimate Rotorua. There’s so much to do in this “little town” on the North Island that you will also leave wanting more
Essential Pit Stops on the Milford Sound Road The road to Milford Sound is probably one of the most popular in the country, but too often it is rushed in a desperate attempt to get to a Milford Sound
The Top Activities and Attractions in Napier Some amazing experiences await in Napier! The North Island city is not only the largest city in the sunny Hawke’s Bay region, but it’s also the
What to Do in Matamata Let’s be honest. You’re here for the Hobbits. It’s true, Matamata has kind of become an essential destination on most trips around the North Island, but beyond
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
One of Auckland’s Best Day Trips Ironically, the youngest island in the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto Island, sits beside one of the oldest, Motutapu Island. The contrasts continue into the history of
Activities You Have to Try in Reefton! Reefton is an intriguing town. This hidden gem of a town in the South Island holds significant history, plus it just happens to be an adventure playground! For s