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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.

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!

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!

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful outdoors locations in New Zealand, but what are the very best spots for admiring this country's incredible nature and scenery? Check out this list of the most stunning and iconic outdoors spots in New Zealand!

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 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!

Want to spend a 16-day holiday on the South Island of New Zealand, all from the comfort of a van? Follow this adventure filled itinerary to see the most you can in two weeks in this stunning country. I am also a travel agent who can help you book everything hassle free!

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

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/

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!

Whether you are living in or visiting Auckland, this travel guide is great for a slow weekend away to escape the busy city life! Known for its beautiful beach towns, popular wineries, and scenic walks, the areas of Mangawhai, Matakana, and Tawharanui will make for the perfect weekend getaway.

My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Queenstown and it has now become somewhere we want to go back to again and again. If you like food, wine and road trips on your holidays then Queenstown could be for you. Take a look as I share our favourite parts of our itinerary from the 12 days we spent in Queenstown. Our trip balanced some indulgent luxuries with more affordable options, and struck a good balance between doing everything we wanted to do while still having some much needed post wedding down time.

Milford Sound, known as the unofficial 8th Wonder of the World, is one of my favourite places in New Zealand and one of the countries most stunning natural attractions. Located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is home to rugged landscapes, mountain peaks, fiords, waterfalls, and some of the best hiking tracks in the world. I’m a big, max-out-your-24-hours kind of traveler, so it’s not often I leave a place feeling as though my time there is unfinished. But I remember driving away from Fiordland, unable to take my eyes away from the tops of her mountains, feeling lucky to live in New Zealand and knowing I’d be back for more. However, most people only get the chance to visit Milford Sound once in their lifetime. So, I want to help you make the most of it! I am a lover of hiking and this guide reflects it! You'll find two walks included that take 3 hours each. If you don't enjoy the outdoors, that's okay too! Feel free to omit them and choose another activity from my list at the end. This itinerary is designed to be done in a campervan and does include driving. I HIGHLY recommend travelling New Zealand by campervan to stay in some of the most incredible places. BUT I'll also give you hotel recommendations too, just in case you're not into van-life. In this guide, you'll find: • An overview of Milford Sound • Typical costs and how much I spent on my trip • The best road trip stops on your drive from Queenstown • Top rated accomodation and my favourite campsites • Custom interactive maps full of all the important locations like campsites, supermarkets, airports and viewpoints on top of your full itinerary • Local tips and inspiration, must-visit spots, hiking tracks, bucket list activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.  • Much, much more. This guide is your one-stop shop for everything you need to plan the ultimate New Zealand adventure! You can follow this guide exactly for an amazing itinerary or combine it with your own research to create the trip of your dreams. Please tag me in the photos and videos you take! I'd love to see your adventures: @notes2home