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New Zealand

New Zealand’s Most Scenic Campsites

February 8, 2021 By Rane Martyn

Bay of Islands (photo: Linde Lanjouw)

We’ve compiled a list New Zealand’s most scenic campsites so you can experience nature at its best while touring this gorgeous country.

Tips for Successful Travel Across New Zealand in a Campervan

January 17, 2021 By Rane Martyn

Queenstown (photo: Omer Faruk Bekdemir)

Traveling around New Zealand in a campervan is sure to be the experience of a lifetime.

An Exploration of New Zealand’s Coastal Delights

November 17, 2013 By Dave

Karekare Falls

[S]ummer in New Zealand is a great time to get “beached as, bro”. With more than 9000 miles of coast ringing its two main islands, New Zealand has hundreds of unspoiled beaches to explore for swimming, surfing, chilling by seaside natural hot springs or simply discovering a secluded beach with no one else in sight […]

Thrill Seeker’s Guide to Queenstown

October 23, 2013 By Guest Blogger

Bungy Jumping

From bungy jumping and sky diving, to heliskiing and rafting, there are a bunch of cool extreme activities you can do in Queenstown.

Top 5 Places to Go Skiing in New Zealand

July 22, 2013 By Guest Blogger

Flying into Queenstown in Winter (photo: Kiwi Discovery Queenstown)

While New Zealand is more traditionally considered a hiking destination than ski, you definitely get a lot of value for your money choosing a ski trip here.

Transport Options to Queenstown

June 8, 2013 By Guest Blogger

Road To Queenstown (photo: Peter Harrison)

Transport options to Queenstown, including the Kiwi Experience backpacker bus, local buses, and tips for a safe and comfortable journey.

5 Epic Adventures in New Zealand

March 20, 2011 By Dave

Here are 5 of my epic adventures during a month of travel in New Zealand.

G’day Mate and Welcome to Australia

January 11, 2008 By Dave

  I couldn’t/didn’t sleep but an hour the night before my flight to Brisbane, Australia. No doubt it was because I had to wake up at 3am for the earliest shuttle to the airport to ensure I made the Jetstar check-in (which closes 60 minutes before international flight departures) for my 6:15am flight. I passed […]

Final Thoughts: New Zealand

January 10, 2008 By Dave

New Zealand surpassed my expectations, and while at times tiring and fast-paced, I would not trade my experiences for the world! Highlights – canyoning outside Auckland haka dance in Maketu volcanic mud bathing in Rotorua Tongariro Crossing trivia night in Wellington bone carving in Barrytown heli-hiking Franz Joseph glacier cinema at Lake Wanaka Christmas Eve […]

Top Song: Snow (Hey Oh) by RHCP

January 6, 2008 By Dave

Thanks to everyone for voting on which song was my most played after 3 weeks on the road.  I was surprised to see Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” come from behind recently to list as #1 with 12 votes, thus overtaking “Free” by Phish. Of course neither came close to “Snow” by the Red Hot […]

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