Get Ridiculously Far Off the Beaten Track!
New Zealand’s fourth populated island is about 788km (490 miles) away from the North Island! The only way to get there is by bottlenose dolphin. We jes
Destinations
South Pacific Islands
- South Island
- Picton, Blenheim & Marlborough 19
- Nelson & Abel Tasman 22
- Takaka & Golden Bay 15
- Westport 10
- Punakaiki, Greymouth & Hokitika 17
- Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers 12
- Haast Area 11
- Kaikoura 10
- Hanmer Springs Area 13
- Christchurch 14
- Akaroa Area 14
- Canterbury Plains & Southern Alps 18
- Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 12
- Oamaru 12
- Queenstown 14
- Wanaka 11
- Central Otago 13
- Dunedin 13
- The Catlins 13
- Milford Sound 13
- Invercargill 11
- Southland Area 12
- Stewart Island 11
- South Pacific Islands
- North Island
- Northland 29
- Bay of Islands 15
- Auckland 39
- Coromandel Peninsula 19
- Tauranga & Bay of Plenty 16
- Hamilton Area 21
- Waitomo 13
- Whakatane Area 15
- Gisborne & East Cape 16
- Rotorua 13
- Lake Taupo 15
- New Plymouth & Taranaki 25
- Napier & Hawke's Bay 19
- Tongariro Area 12
- Whanganui 13
- Palmerston North & Manawatu 30
- Wellington Area 23
- Travel Styles
Where the Beaches are Something of a Dream but are Nothing Compared to the Marine Life!
While doing your trip Down Under, why not visit some of the paradise islands of the South Pacific? With many isl
Things to Do in Fiji for Backpackers
While taking a gap year in New Zealand or as your next destination after New Zealand, Fiji is an awesome South Pacific island choice for backpackers. Considered to
Visit the Cook Islands from New Zealand!
Visit New Zealand’s tropical brother, the Cook Islands! The Cook Islands are just a 4-hour flight away from New Zealand, giving backpackers the perfect e
Where the Power of the Earth and Cultures Meet
If culture is what you are looking for in the South Pacific, then Vanuatu is your match. With a rich history dating back to 2000 BC, Vanuatu has the most
Visit Samoa from New Zealand!
You haven’t travelled to Samoa while being in New Zealand? Don’t miss the opportunity! This South Pacific group of 10 islands is just under a 4-hour relativel
Backpacking in New Caledonia
While on a gap year in New Zealand, why not have yourself an island holiday within your holiday on the island paradise of New Caledonia?! Only a 2h30min flight from Auckla
Next Stop, New Caledonia!
The South Pacific is a place that many people only get to experience once in their lives, especially if you are from the Northern Hemisphere. After exploring New Zealand, don
Next Stop, Australia!
When you’re backpacking or doing a holiday in a land down under, you might as well visit New Zealand’s neighbour, Australia. Not only is Australia a super popular bac
Travelling to Tuvalu
The world’s smallest country is the destination for the free-spirited traveller! Made up of nine islands, Tuvalu is located just below the equator between the island nations
Guide to the South Pacific Islands
“Where to next?” is on almost every backpackers’ mind when it comes to the end of their trip to New Zealand. When you have ventured so far to the S
Which South Pacific Islands are Great for Backpackers?
Often when you hear about the South Pacific Islands, you think of luxurious paradise holidays that are well out of reach for backpackers. Well, t