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Auckland's West Coast is often overlooked by travellers as you need a car to reach it and explore everything. When I visited, it exceeded my expectations and I fell in love with this rugged and wild coastline. The West Coast is part of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and is home to stunning black sand beaches, lush rainforest with waterfalls, one of NZ's most popular surf beaches and a gannet colony.
It is not far from Auckland but you will feel like entering a completely different world. This remote and untamed region is more than worth a visit and will for sure casts its spell over you.
A magical place that you should not miss out on and that can also be explored on a day trip if you have a tight schedule.
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*please note price is in USD and I can’t change the currency*
And please note the guide is IN PROGRESS. Purchasing gives you all updates, and I’m spending a lot of time to update most days. Currently you can view the waypoints. Track descriptions are being added daily. Not all tracks have descriptions yet. Descriptions include info on track conditions and terrain and how our kids of various stages found it.
A guide to the Hut of New Zealand, with children in tow!
Get reliable information on which hikes (With a focus on overnight) are great for kids, as well as specific child-friendly information on them. This is designed to be a parents guide and works great as an accompaniment to our My Overnight Adventure Journal, available in both Te Ika-a-Māui and Te Waipounamu, in hard print for the kids to take with on your adventures.
Map Key:
STAY symbol -DOC or other hut.
GO symbol - Drive-to DOC or similar hut. (May be 4wd accessible)
DO symbol - Walk-to camp ground. Either wild camping, or proper DOC tramping campground with toilets.
Child friendly ratings explained:
5 stars: Easy shorter track, simple enough that most first timers can visit, and kids of all ages can visit (with some carrying needed for younger ages) Suitable for beginner/ never ever tramped before parents to take never ever tramped before kids.
4 stars: Easy spot to visit, however caveats exist. Eg. Big river crossing, not having a 4wd makes the track harder, there is a dodgy section, or track is on the longer side. Sometimes it is because despite the hut being very easily accessible, it’s in poor condition, and you’d need a tent to stay here, making it a less than ideal trip.
3 stars: Might not make a great first trip, but is a track kids will enjoy. Still relatively child friendly, but will need adults that have overnight hiked in a variety of terrain before, and are capable of decision making on the trip. Kids under 4 will likely need carried for sections.
2 stars: Not super child friendly, but still enjoyable for capable kids. Kids under 5 will likely need to be carried for sections. 5 year olds would need to have done several trips to be capable. But could be a first time trip for average 10yo+
1 star: Older and fit kids 8-12+ will enjoy these. They’re not great first trips, but if you’re experienced, you could take an older more capable kid here as a first trip if you’re prepared to take all day.
0 stars: I likely won’t add these to the map, but these would be huts not recommended even for experienced kids.
At the start, this map will have a bunch of locations that are child friendly, and I will add descriptive text as time goes on. For now some are missing descriptive text. Buying the guide now ensures you will get all the updates. This includes text and images, as it is updated in real time.
Your support of the guide in these early stages ensures that I can continue writing the content. It will also be published in a hard copy physical book once ready.
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West of Hamilton and just 2 hours from Auckland, NZ's surf town is a great escape if you're looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Catch a wave, explore black sand beaches, waterfalls or pay the quirky shops a visit.
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This itinerary outlines nine days of continuous adventure on the North Island of New Zealand. Spend a couple days exploring Auckland and the nearby islands, head out west for some black sand beaches and secret coves, hit up some insane hiking trails, and head to the east coast for some stunning beaches that draw the local crowds all summer.
This itinerary is partially in hotels, but most of it is geared towards campervanning or rooftop tenting it through the North Island (that's what we did & LOVED it). It also includes a few hours of driving a day, and quite a few hiking opportunities (of course these can be substituted for other activities in the area). If you don't want to drive as much you could always spread the activities over more days, or skip your least favourite part to spend more time in the other areas ... but good luck trying to choose! Each day outlines activities to fill your day, how much driving, what to eat, where to stay, and other suggestions / information.
This itinerary covers the following specific places:
-> Auckland
-> Waiheke Island
-> Hobbiton
-> Marakopa
-> New Plymouth (Mt Taranaki)
-> Tongariro National Park
-> Lake Taupo
-> Coromandel Peninsula
-> Coromandel Forest Park
& so much more!
Note: if you're interested in doing both North and South Island in one trip, you should definitely consider purchasing our 3 week itinerary (found on our thatch home page) as it includes all of this same information & everything on the South Island!
50+ • Backpacker • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Adventure • Camping • Budget • Foodie • Outdoors • Overlanding • Road Trip • Van Life • Relaxation • Photography • RV
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This guide is for both Islands in New Zealand (the north and the south) for first time visitors who are taking their camper van throughout the islands with a few days in Auckland and Queenstown. It's a three week itinerary and includes the arrival and departure flight days (and has some suggestions for these days as well).
It will go through (in detail!) every location we visited, the activities we did, the sites we camped up at, the restaurants we ate at (in between our camper van meals), what we learned about New Zealand and the camper van life whilst we were there, and other suggestions of what to do in the areas so you can alter your plans to fit what you want.
Note that this itinerary includes two different camper van rental locations on each island, and flying between the two islands. But you could easily do the majority of this itinerary and just switch up a few days to drive between the two islands! This itinerary does have a decent amount of driving but its because we really wanted to PACK our itinerary to see as much of New Zealand and it's beautiful scenery whilst we were here.
The main locations touched on are listed here (and we highly recommend all of them):
-> Auckland (& Waiheke Island)
-> West Coast North Island (Black Sand Beaches / Mt Taranaki)
-> Tongariro Alpine Crossing
-> Coromandel Peninsula
-> Queenstown
-> Milford Sound
-> Wanaka (& Roys Peak)
-> Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
-> Dunedin
-> The Catlins
If you're looking for a detailed guide that outlines your plan for each and every day, look no further!
Backpacker • Couples • Family • Adventure • Camping • Foodie • Outdoors • RV • Relaxation • Road Trip • Van Life • Romantic
$25.00
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This 11-day, adventure packed South Island, New Zealand road trip itinerary is the ultimate guide for first time travelers to New Zealand -- one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 🇳🇿
After traveling around the South Island, New Zealand quickly became one of our favorite countries. The South Island is known for being more extreme in beauty. You'll see glaciers, fiords (the iconic Milford Sound), the Southern Alps mountain range, and so much more.
Whether you're booking a camper van (like we did) or renting a car, this adventure-packed guide will help you plan your next South Island road trip adventure.
In this guide, you will find:👇
-Our full 11-day road trip itinerary with over 50 stops focused on nature and outdoorsy locations (including 16 bonus stops⭐️)
- 17 jaw dropping hiking trails
-Suggested packing list
-What to know if you fly a drone
-Tips on renting a van and car camping
-5 star campsites with bathrooms + views
Follow this guide for a guaranteed amazing outdoorsy vacation in New Zealand with days full of adventure. Make sure to follow us over on Instagram @travelersforgood for more outdoor travel tips and destinations!
Adventure • Outdoors • Road Trip • Van Life • Sustainable/Eco
$35.00
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The Ultimate Summer Adventure!
Explore the gems of both North and South Islands in this adventure-filled itinerary. In the North, we'll explore Auckland, Waitomo, and Rotorua. From there, we'll fly to South Island and roadtrip along the coast hitting Queenstown, Christchurch, and everything in between. YES- that's right. All in 18 days!
What's included?
- Budget friendly hotel accommodations
- The best places to eat & drink
- Where to go and what to see
- Links to must-do excursions
- A digital map of all locations
- Travel with a mobile guide you can open on-the-go
- Leave the planning to me and have a stress-free, unforgettable experience!
Female Solo • Groups • Couples • Backpacker • Family • Adventure • Budget • Camping • Outdoors • Foodie • Road Trip • Van Life • Photography • Romantic • Wellness
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We all know that New Zealand is one the most beautiful countries in the world! And besides from the spots that you've heard of before, there are some incredible wonders to behold in this country that haven't yet seen the popularity that they deserve!
Check out these incredible places when you visit New Zealand and you will be looking to return here ASAP!
Backpacker • Car-free • Female Solo • Digital Nomads • Family • Couples • Adventure • Architecture • Budget • Camping • Outdoors • Overlanding • Road Trip • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness
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Guide to my mission of visiting 300 places around New Zealand. Save for later you might need this.. Every place include links to videos about the place which I created.
Check out other destination guides to get detailed things to do in each destination.
Thank me later 😊
Cheers,
Dee
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All my favourite places on the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. I've narrowed it down to my top choices to give you some inspo. But I have a more extensive map on Google, with 200+ locations and colour-coded sections so it's easy to navigate. You can even save it to reference once you're on the road! Message me for FREE access.
Details also on my blog: https://runawaytraveller.com/north-island-map-explore/
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I've travelled NZ for more than 2 years in my van. So here is all the helpful information to make roadtrip planning easier for you. As I always travel on a budget and try to do so as cheap as possible, I've included tips and tricks on how to save money and cut costs. This guide is where you have everything you need to know in one place!
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I've had the privilege to live in this beautiful country for more than 2 years during Covid and explore it thoroughly in my van.
The best way to make the most of your visit, is to travel by car/van to be able to get to all the places you want to visit and discover the more remote destinations as well.
My travel guides include popular destinations, off the beaten track spots and hidden gems, travel tips, hikes and to do's, the best free camps, other accommodation options and recommendations on where to eat.
To sum it up, everything you need to know to give you a great travel experience!
I will slowly add more and more guides here, so save this post to receive updates.
Enjoy reading! 🙂
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Exploring Aotearoa, "The Land of the Long White Cloud" on a working holiday visa is a great opportunity to travel and get to know the country without breaking the bank. With the working holiday visa you can discover the beauty of this spectacular country while working and earning money for your travels. It is also a great opportunity to gain new work experiences in different industries and learn a lot about how things work in all sorts of businesses.
In my guide I give you an overview of what you need to know, helpful information on how to get started, where to find jobs, how to get around, money saving tips and much more.
Backpacker • Couples • Digital Nomads • Groups • Female Solo • Adventure • Budget • Outdoors • Camping • People & Culture • Photography • Road Trip • Slow Travel • Van Life
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Discover the extraordinary in the land of the long white cloud. Introducing my New Zealand Odyssey—an unparalleled journey that seamlessly blends nature's majesty, cultural immersion, and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Picture yourself exploring ancient Maori traditions under a starlit sky, venturing into the heart of the Southern Alps, and kayaking through pristine fjords. Immerse yourself in a world where innovation meets nature's wonders. In this guide, I’ve curated the perfect itinerary after years of living in and exploring all over New Zealand. Don't just visit New Zealand; experience it like never before with us. Your adventure awaits. Think different, travel different.
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Discover the extraordinary in the land of the long white cloud. Introducing my New Zealand Odyssey—an unparalleled journey that seamlessly blends nature's majesty, cultural immersion, and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Picture yourself exploring ancient Maori traditions under a starlit sky, venturing into the heart of the Southern Alps, and kayaking through pristine fjords. Immerse yourself in a world where innovation meets nature's wonders. In this guide, I’ve curated the perfect itinerary after years of living in and exploring all over New Zealand. Don't just visit New Zealand; experience it like never before with us. Your adventure awaits. Think different, travel different.
Backpacker • Couples • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • LGBTQ+ • Adventure • Budget • Camping • Coffee • Overlanding • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • RV • Road Trip • Relaxation • Van Life • Wellness
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This is a map of all my favorite spots to explore, eat, and stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a year and a half of living in the land of the long white cloud with my two kids. Nearly all the pins are child friendly and they are noted if not.
I update this periodically as I travel to new places so keep an eye out and enjoy New Zealand's incredible country!
Families • Adventure • Budget • Nature • Van Life • Road Trip • Camping • Mountain
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Hey All,
Fun fact! I travelled to New Zealand for a month and had the best time ever!
But now I keep getting asked where I stayed, so I thought I would assemble a list for you.
Note: I mostly stayed in hostels or motels, but hey... it's for the plot!
As always, love
AR xx
Email: travelwithar02@gmail.com
Instagram: _TravelwithAR_
Families • LGBTQ+ • Digital Nomads • Plus Size • Backpackers • Solo Female • Couples • Groups • Budget • People & Culture • Slow Travel • Photography • Van Life • Road Trip • Mountain • Camping • Nature • Adventure
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- Unlimited access to the interactive map
- Unlimited access to detailed information
- More than 200 things to do including accommodation, activities, attractions, beaches, mountains, hikes, some secret places and more...
- Unlimited access to several types of suggested routes
- Direct links to service reservation pages
- Different itinerary suggestions depending on your interests.
- Recommendations
Digital Nomads • Backpacker • Family • Female Solo • Adventure • Camping • Outdoors • Photography • Road Trip • Van Life
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