New Zealand

Traveling New Zealand in a motorhome can provide you unparalleled freedom. Keep these special considerations in mind when planning your trip.

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

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

[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 …

From bungy jumping and sky diving, to heliskiing and rafting, there are a bunch of cool extreme activities you can do in 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, including the Kiwi Experience backpacker bus, local buses, and tips for a safe and comfortable journey.

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

  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 …

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 …

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 …

After a month of travel, and 3 weeks of trying to keep up with the STRAY backpacker bus schedule, I was ready to settle in Christchurch for the remaining 5 …

Date: Thursday, December 27, 2007 Mission: Shotover Canyon Swing Statistics: 360 feet high (109 meters), 200-foot freefall (60 meters), 650-foot arc (200 meters), 93 mph (150 kph) 6 am – …

  The photo isn’t from my New Year’s celebration (in Christchurch), however it fits the holiday well enough.  I celebrated Stephanie’s birthday in Franz Joseph along with a bunch of …

Life in Queenstown returned to normal the day after Christmas. Unlike probably any other town in the world, this meant a zillion tour operators began shuffling people to face their …

Upon leaving Franz Joseph, we took in a scenic view of New Zealand’s Southern Alps from Lake Mattheson. On a good day, you’re suppose to be able to see a …

Spending a full day (6 hours ice time) hiking on the Franz Joseph Glacier on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island was something I’d been looking forward to …

I paid for the good times in Wellington on my travel day to the South Island. I was up around 6am, took a 7am shuttle to the quay, and set …

I’m going to skip ahead for today so I can share some photos from my Christmas Eve in Queenstown. I spent it getting to know Nadia (Switz), Vivian (Holland), and …

I met up with Justin in the common room of the Wellywood hostel in Wellington. The night was already set for us – Trivia Night at a local bar. His …