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Northland is the northernmost of NZ's 16 regions. Come and immerse yourself in the pure beauty of New Zealand's sub-tropical paradise. Explore Maori culture, the world's largest Kauri tree, pristine beaches, lush meadows boasting a striking shade of green found nowhere else and the Bay of Islands awaiting you with secluded beaches, dolphins and whales. The Winterless North is a treasure trove of hidden gems and off the beaten path places, where countless rainbows await. My guide includes 104 locations shown on an interactive map, the most beautiful places to visit, off the beaten path and hidden gem spots. The main focus of my guide is on outdoor nature places but also provides accommodation recommendations including free camps, places to eat and what to do. I've visited all of these places myself (except some hotels and restaurants) during the more than 2 years that I lived in NZ. If you have time and you're doing a roadtrip you can just follow the route or simply pick out the places you like most.

My comprehensive guide provides you with everything you need to know to spend some beautiful days on the Banks Peninsula. Due to its proximity to Christchurch, this is the perfect place for a weekend getaway (or longer). It includes general information, recommendations on where to stay, the best places to eat, what to do and beautiful spots around the Peninsula. I experienced it a as very relaxing and peaceful place, perfect to calm down but without getting bored, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Planning a trip to Christchurch and don't know where to stay? Here is a local's guide to a curated selection of the most modern, contemporary hotels in Christchurch for different budgets.

A complete roadtrip itinerary of the North Island from Wellington to Auckland. Activities, Food & Accommodations.

Planning a trip to Queenstown and don't know where to stay? Here is a local's guide to a curated selection of the most modern, contemporary hotels in Queenstownfor for different budgets.

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!

Guide for the best golf, surf, and adventure trip on New Zealand's South Island from from a golfer/caddie who lived in Queenstown from 2019-2020. Extensive tips and recommendations from Queenstown to The Catlins to Dunedin.

Here to offer some of my top tips for visiting Queenstown, a place close to my heart like many, because who can visit the adventure capital and not fall in love right?

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!

This guide includes a road trip route that can be altered to any time frame and hits the highlights of New Zealand's south island. It includes notable sights to see, hikes, places to eat, places to stay, and quirky off-the-beaten-path attractions recommended by locals.

This guide explores the tropical paradise called Northland, focusing closely on what the Bay of Islands has to offer

Planning a trip to Dunedin and don't know where to stay? Here is a local's guide to a curated selection of the most modern, contemporary hotels in Dunedin for different budgets.

Lupin season is in 5 months and if you're like anything like me and gorgeous scenery's and the colour purple really set your heart on fire then you really need to save this guide for your next trip to New Zealand (South Island) Have a look at my blog post (linked below) for a full cost breakdown.

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

Welcome to Wellington! This charming capital city is nestled between green hills and a harbor. Wellington is the center of New Zealand’s film and special effects industry. There is something in this city for everyone including Marvel exhibitions, birding, shopping, museums, a historic cable car, coffee culture, Cuba Street, and more. Home to the world's first fully fenced predator-free urban sanctuary, Zealandia. Native bird populations flourish here and you will see several endangered species. This guide is for the hikers/nature lovers with some extra links for city-goers. Be prepared for a full day of walking here. The hills and neighborhoods and surrounding native land are not made for heels!

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/

Kia Ora! Travelling to the South Island of New Zealand? You just cant leave without visiting Mt Cook. On this 2 day Itinerary you'll experience Picturesque Aoraki/Mt Cook via hikes and will visit Dark sky reserve to view Milky way up close. This can be a choose your own adventure sort of itinerary with the following options of activities/stay. New Zealand weather can be very dynamic, therefore please use apps like met service or windy to determine best times to visit. Pack suitable clothes/shoes and be prepared for weather surprises. We hope you enjoy your trip and get the most out of it.

Explore the wineries of Waiheke Island! We had the best day visiting Waiheke from Auckland. Here is how to make the most out of one day on the island with extra spots saved. We made it a long day and didn't get to visit all the spots we wanted to, so even better would be to spend the night on the island and have 2 days there! We focused on wineries and food, but there are beaches and other activities as well.

Planning a trip to Auckland and don't know where to stay? Here is a local's guide to the best accommodations in Auckland. from luxury hotels, boutique design hotels to more budget friendly contemporary hotels.

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!