Explore the Waitomo Area on a Budget
With caving, abseiling, black water rafting, climbing, glowworm boat tours, it’s pretty easy to spend your backpacker budget in the fascinating Waitomo Caves
Free & Cheap Things to Do
North Island
Enjoy Whanganui on a Budget
Sometimes people forget that Whanganui is on the coast with the magnificent Whanganui River passing through it. Whanganui is a significant settlement in New Zealand’s
Enjoy Napier on a Budget
You don’t have to break the bank to have an awesome time in the city of Napier. Napier is a city home to and surrounded by free natural attractions, walks, museums and t
The Best Things to Do in Palmerston North on a Budget
When it comes to travelling on a budget, there couldn’t be a better city than Palmerston North. With free parks, gardens, walkways, museums
Whakatane on a Budget
On the Bay of Plenty coast overlooking New Zealand’s only active marine volcano, Whakatane is a stunning town to spend a while. The mix of long-stretching beaches, rugged c
Enjoy Manawatu on a Budget
Fancy a healthy mix of forests, farms and small Kiwi towns? Then Manawatu is your place! The North Island region has many features well worth exploring. Better yet, we can t
Explore Hastings on a Budget
In the heart of the sunny Hawke’s Bay region of the North Island, Hastings is definitely one for the itinerary! While its neighbouring city, Napier, gets all the att
Free Things to Do in Gisborne
You don’t have to blow a whole lot of cash to have a good time in Gisborne. The Eastland city has many attractions from it’s awesome beachfront to its rich cu
Free (and Cheap) Activities on the Coromandel Peninsula
We know that any ways to cut the costs while travelling New Zealand are welcome. Luckily, the Coromandel Peninsula is full of natural and histor
Free (and Cheap) Activities in Paihia, Kerikeri, Russell and the Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands doesn’t have to be all about cruises, skydives, scuba diving, kayaking and the like. There are