… Unless You’re From New Zealand!
Ok, if you’re from New Zealand, you will know most things about the Maori people and the Maori culture. For the rest of us, the most we have probabl
Travel Tips
The Difference Between Rugby League and Rugby Union in New Zealand
The All blacks and the Kiwis are both national New Zealand rugby teams, but what is the difference? Find out about the differences be
How to Choose Hiking Boots
Hiking: there’s a lot of that to do in New Zealand, especially if you are here on a backpacking trip or working holiday. The footwear you choose to take you through th
The New Zealand Taxes Visitors Need to Know About
No one wants to hear about the extra fees or taxes they might have to pay anywhere in the world. Unfortunately for tourists, there are quite a few tax
How to Check if Your Phone will Work in New Zealand
Plugging into a New Zealand cellphone network when arriving in New Zealand is a necessity if you want to keep phone expenses to a minimum. It will a
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How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Car or Campervan in New Zealand?
Choosing a self-drive option to travel New Zealand gets more and more popular every year, and for good reason. Travelling in New Zealan
Tips and Tricks for Backpacking
We like anything to make our lives easier, right? The same goes for backpacking. Being a badass globe-trotter isn’t easy so with that in mind we have put together
What Paperwork to Check and Forms to Complete Before Buying a Car or Campervan in New Zealand?
You’ve looked at it, tried it and now it’s time to sign for it! This is the last leg of our g
Through the Camera Lens of Ally McFarlane
New Zealand is a photographer’s dream. Landscapes are so diverse and are ever-changing between seasons, sunrise, sunsets, day and night, which is enough
The Essential Tips for Staying Healthy While Travelling New Zealand
Don’t let something silly like “poor health” get in the way of having an amazing trip to New Zealand. In general,