NEW ZEALAND

Planning a vacation to New Zealand? Our perfect 1-week South Island itinerary will take you to all the best locations in this part of the country. Explore all must-visit places in South Island on a road trip of your life in seven days, and read our tips on the best things to do, how to get around, and where to stay.

Are you planning a road trip around New Zealand? Here is our perfect 7-day New Zealand North Island travel itinerary for first-time visitors. Explore the North Island's must-visit places and top attractions in one week with our travel guide, including the best things to do, tips on how to get around, and where to stay.

New Zealand is one of the dream destinations that every traveler wants to visit. Get inspired by our 4 weeks perfect itinerary which covers both, North and South Island. Plan your New Zealand road trip of a lifetime and follow our complete day by day itinerary travel guide. Features the best places in NZ, top things to do, must-do activities, and tips on where to stay.

First time traveling to New Zealand? When planning a trip around New Zealand, it is crucial to know the best ways how to get around, especially when you are traveling on a budget. Is it better to rent a car, invest in a campervan, hop on a bus or hitchhike? We've got you covered.

Are you road tripping New Zealand and need to get from North Island to South Island either alone or with your rental car? Read our guide on how to travel by ferry from Wellington to Picton or in the opposite direction.

Here is our ultimate packing list for road tripping, hiking, camping, and backpacking in New Zealand including tried and tested tips and advice on what to pack and what to leave behind.

There is not a more popular hike in New Zealand than Milford Track, once claimed to be the finest walk in the world. Read our hiking guide to the Milford Track including information on how to reserve huts and boat transport, budget tips, what to pack, and much more. Simply, in this post, you will find everything you need to know before hiking the crown jewel of Fiordland National Park.

Routeburn Track is the shortest hike out of all New Zealand's Great Walks. Read our hiking guide on Routeburn Track including tips on how to get to the trailhead, how to relocate your car, how much things cost, how to make a reservation, when is the best to hike the trek when traveling on a budget - you'll find here everything you need to know to successfully finish Routeburn Track.

Hiking a multi-day Tongariro Northern Circuit is one of the best things a traveler can do on New Zealand's North Island. Plan your Tongariro Northern Circuit with our detailed hiking guide, including tips on where to stay, how to make a reservation, what to pack, or how to get to the trailhead.

The smallest national park in New Zealand, Abel Tasman, is a paradise for all travelers who love hiking, kayaking, biking, canyoning or lazing on the beach. Read our guide on how to hike one of the best Great Walks, Abel Tasman Coast Track. Includes tips on best things to do, where to stay, how to get there, what to pack, how to book a hut and water taxi, and how to visit on a one-day trip.

Stewart Island is not often visited by holidaymakers on a strict itinerary, which is a shame, as it is possible to find here one of New Zealand's best Great Walks, Rakiura Track. Read our hiking guide that includes everything you need to know before starting this trek, tips on how to book campsites or huts, trail description, what to pack, and information on weather, prices, and itinerary.

60 kilometers-long Kepler Track loop, New Zealand's Great Walk in Fiordland National Park is high on the list of best hikes we've done in this country. Read our hiking guide including tips on how to create Kepler Track itinerary, where to find the trailhead, how to make a reservation, what to pack, and much more. Everything you need to know before hiking Kepler Track is here, in this blog post.

Lake Waikaremoana Track is one of three New Zealand's Great Walks situated on the North Island. Read our hiking guide on how to trek around Lake Waikaremoana, where to stay, how to make your reservation, what to pack, and how to get to the trailhead and from the end of the hike by boat. This post simply covers everything you need to know before hiking Lake Waikaremoana Track.

The first stop on our road trip around New Zealand was breathtaking Lake Taupo. Read our travel guide that includes top activities and attractions near Lake Taupo, the best things to do, must-visit places, and tips on the best hotels. This stunning lake should definitely be on your travel itinerary!

Rotorua is a top destination in New Zealand's North Island. Read our comprehensive budget travel guide to Rotorua, place of geysers, geothermal activity, Maori culture, beautiful forests, and wild rivers. In this post, we will share up to date information on the best things to see and do in Rotorua, tips on how to get there, what to pack or how to see the most this destination has to offer when traveling on a budget.

Are you planning your visit to Tararua Forest Park and looking for the best activity? Read our hiking guide to Mount Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit, one of our favorite tracks in this area of New Zealand's North Island.

Auckland is a vibrant harbor city that has a lot to offer to every visitor. Whether you are a budget backpacker or luxury traveler (or any type of traveler in between), our comprehensive Auckland travel guide will help you plan an exciting trip to the biggest city in New Zealand, including tips on best things to do, where to stay, and how to get around.

Napier budget travel guide includes all the essential information and the best things to do in Napier, New Zealand's city rebuilt in Art Deco style after a destructive earthquake. Read more about top attractions, tips on where to stay, how to get to Napier, when to visit, what to pack.

Here is a travel guide on Huka Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand near Lake Taupo. This post includes information on how to get to Huka Falls, the best things to do nearby, how much things cost, and tips on where to stay.

Discover with us Martinborough, a small town in New Zealand which is famous for wine, but there are many other things to see and do here, that you can easily spend in Martinborough a relaxing weekend. Read our travel guide including top attractions, best activities, and also practical information.

Are you looking for a rewarding hike which combines amazing fauna and flora? What about Cape Kidnappers Walking Track in Hawke's Bay near Napier, a hike which will take you through beautiful scenery to a large gannet bird colony? Read our travel guide on Cape Kidnappers, which includes tips on when to go, what to pack, where to stay and much more.

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand is one of the windiest cities in the world, and although it is often skipped by travelers seeking the beauty of nature, the city has quite many attractions to offer, and it is worth it to spend here a pleasant day or two. Read our travel guide on the best things to do in Wellington, places to visit, and must-see highlights with tips on where to stay, and what to pack.

Waitomo is ultimate New Zealand's adventure destination. Let's explore underground caves famous for glowworms or blackwater rafting. Read our comprehensive travel guide on the best things to do in Waitomo and its surroundings, tips on how to visit, how much things cost, what to pack, and how to enjoy the place on a budget.

We've put together a guide with all the information you need to know about Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a track rated as the best one-day hike in New Zealand. Trek across a volcanic alpine landscape fully prepared - when to go, what to pack, weather, trail description, shuttle bus, and reservations - we've got you covered.

Trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a must for everyone traveling in New Zealand. The country's top destination is home to New Zealand's highest mountain, but you can find here many hiking trails, glaciers or glacial lakes which are out of this world. Base yourself in Mount Cook Village, and get inspired by the best things to do in the national park.

Discover the best things to do in Christchurch, including Quake City Museum, Botanical Gardens, Hagley Park, Christchurch Gondola, Banks Peninsula, and much more. In this travel guide, we share with you the top attractions, tips on where to stay, and how to get there.

Planning a New Zealand West Coast road trip? In this travel guide, discover the top places, must-do activities, and best things to do on the West Coast. Including tips on where to stay, advice on how to plan the itinerary, what to pack, and how to get around.

Are you road-tripping in New Zealand? You cannot miss one of the most iconic lakes in New Zealand, Lake Tekapo. Read our comprehensive travel guide on the best things to do in a small village, Lake Tekapo, sitting on the shore of the same name lake.

Punakaiki, better known as Pancake Rocks is a gorgeous rock formation on the spectacular West Coast of South Island, and must-visit place on your road trip around New Zealand. Read more about Pancake Rocks and blowholes in the area with our travel guide, including tips on where to stay, how to get there, and the best time to visit.

One of the most challenging, but also one of the most rewarding hikes we've done in New Zealand was Avalanche Peak Track in Arthur's Pass on South Island. Read our hiking guide including tips on where to find the trailhead, where to stay, what to pack, what route to choose, what are the weather conditions, and information on how difficult is the trek, and how fit you have to be.

The hike to Mueller Hut in Mount Cook National Park belongs among the most iconic New Zealand's one-day or overnight treks. Read our hiking guide including tips on how to make a reservation for the hut, where to stay in Mount Cook Village, what to pack, and we share information on how difficult is the track. Simply put, this is the only guide you need as it answers everything you must know before hiking Mueller Hut Track.

The in and out Copland Track is an overnight hike in New Zealand's West Coast. Why should you choose this trek and spend a night in Welcome Flat Hut? Except for the mountain scenery, there is one more reason. Hot Pools. In this travel guide, we share everything you need to know for planning Copland Track, including practical tips on how to reserve the hut, when is the best time for the hike, what to pack, and how to enjoy the hot pools the most.

One of the most popular lakes in New Zealand, famous for the mirror effect, is Lake Matheson on the West Coast of South Island. If you plan your visit, read more about Lake Matheson Walk. This travel guide also includes tips on when to visit, how to capture the best photo, what to expect, and where to stay.

Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is renowned for its natural beauty. Is there a multi-day trek that still keeps its secrets? According to us, it is South Coast Track, that we consider as an off the beaten hike on South Island. Read our hiking guide where we share tips for hiking South Coast Track, New Zealand, including tips on where to stay, what to pack, and how to get to the trailhead.

Here is a travel guide to Nelson, New Zealand, including best things to do, top attractions, activities, information on how to get there, when to visit, and budget tips on where to stay.

Multi-day hike Queen Charlotte Track offers spectacular views of Marlborough Sounds therefore, it is one of the most popular treks on New Zealand's South Island. Read our hiking guide on how to arrange boat transport to the trek, where to stay, what to pack with information on how difficult is the hike. Everything you need to know about Queen Charlotte Track is in this post.

Kaikoura, a popular destination on New Zealand's South Island, is a place to unwind and reconnect with nature as the town is a popular place to see wildlife. Here's our list of the best things to do in Kaikoura, accompanied by practical tips on how to get there, where to stay, and when is the best time to visit.

Explore with us one of the most wonderful in and out hikes in Mount Aspiring National Park, Liverpool Track, that leads to a renowned Liverpool Hut. Allegedly, this hut has a toilet with the best view in New Zealand, so let's find out. In this hiking guide, we share with you how to get to the trailhead, how to make a hut booking, when is the best time for the hike, and much more.

No trip to the West Coast of New Zealand is complete without visiting Franz Josef Glacier. Read our comprehensive travel guide to Franz Josef, including tips on the best things to do, top activities, and practical information. Visit with us the capital of Glacier Country.

The fast retreating Fox Glacier is a pearl of New Zealand's South Island's West Coast. Base yourself in the nearby Fox Glacier township and enjoy the best things to see and do in the area such as hiking or more adventurous scenic flight over the glacier. Read our travel guide on Fox Glacier, your must-include stop on your itinerary.

Moeraki Boulders on South Island's Koekohe Beach are one of the most fascinating geological wonders in New Zealand. Learn how was Moeraki Boulders formed, how to get to Moeraki Boulders, when is the best time to visit, or where to stay. This travel guide to one of the top attractions in Coastal Otago has got you covered.

Adrenaline, adventure, and New Zealand go hand in hand. New Zealand is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiasts, sports lovers, and adrenaline junkies who travel to the country to enjoy the incredible scenery and to make their heart rate go up. In this guide, we've compiled the best 11 outdoor adrenaline activities you must try while exploring New Zealand.

New Zealand is blessed with an extraordinary landscape. Here are incredible photos of 16 most beautiful lakes in New Zealand that will leave you breathless and make you want to visit this country.

The ultimate list of our 5 favorite hikes in New Zealand we've trekked. Here are the best New Zealand's Great Walks on the North and South Island to add to your travel itinerary.