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Campervan Sites in New Zealand + Camping and Food Tips
If you're thinking about campervanning New Zealand, I'm so happy for you! It's the best way to see the country and it will be an adventure of a lifetime! After getting your van sorted, the next thing you'll need to figure out is where and how to camp in New Zealand....
50+ of the Best Hikes in New Zealand & Hiking Tips
Glistening glaciers on top of mountain peaks, milky turquoise lakes, and golden tussocks wavering in the wind. This is what I think about when I think back on my nearly five months in New Zealand. I came with little plans but ended up getting really hooked on hiking...
New Zealand Travel Tips + A Budget Breakdown
What are your best New Zealand travel tips? How much did your New Zealand trip cost you? These were probably two of the most popular questions I got during my #vanlife trip around New Zealand and it's easy to see why. They are pretty important questions and help you...
Campervanning New Zealand: Buying, Selling, Renovating, and Tips
Campervanning New Zealand in Birdie was one of the best trips I've EVER done in my eight years of traveling... Birdie, our van, was the perfect van for us. She was spacious but not obnoxious to fit and maneuver places. She was warm and cozy, had tons of storage, and...
Piha & Waitakere Ranges Walks, Waterfalls, and Beaches—New Zealand
If you're over the city life, the Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach are almost literally in your backyard. Around an hours drive to the northwest of Auckland, New Zealand you'll be immersed in thick native forest, surrounded by surf, and have rushing waterfalls to...
A Guide to The Pouakai Circuit & Hut at Mount Taranaki (New Zealand)
Here he goes again... Talking about Mount Taranaki. Garrett, my boyfriend, for those that are new here (Oh, hi!), has been going on and on about Mount Taranaki for a while. Fun Fact: He was living in North Island when we first met. He went on vacation to Thailand,...
11 Fab Things to Do in The Coromandel, New Zealand
What a badass little corner of New Zealand! The Coromandel is a pocket of gorgeous waterfalls, stunning beaches, vistas for days, epic hikes, and more... You could spend weeks hanging out in the area but most of us don't have that long! If you're in need of a great...
Epic Things to Do in Rotorua—Hot Pools & Adventures
We were arriving pretty late. The sun had set hours ago, and we were exhausted. We, apparently, are masochists because we decided to make it to Rotorua after finishing our insane hike along the Pouakai Circuit. Most people rest after hiking for two days, but instead,...
7 Tips For The Cathedral Cove Walk in The Coromandel, New Zealand
The Cathedral Cove in The Coromandel is quite possibly the most popular thing to do in the area, and dare I say it...One of the most popular things to do in North island?! I mean, it's not hard to see why. The unique cave opening which leads to a beautiful beach is...
A Guide to Hiking The Kepler Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
The following article on hiking the Kepler Track is a guest post by Daniel. The Kepler Track is one of New Zealand’s most popular hikes. The 1 to 4-day trail takes hikers through the stunning landscapes of Fiordland National Park, one of the best places to visit in...
5 Epic Hikes in Mount Cook National Park That Are TOTALLY Worth It (New Zealand)
Mount Cook (Aoraki) National Park is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. And the best part about it is its accessibility. You're stunned by the astounding scenery before you even make it within the boundaries of the National Park. The...
A Guide to Hiking French Ridge Hut in Aspiring National Park (New Zealand)
I saw it. Finally! It was peeking out from just over the last hump in the ridgeline, I saw the bright red roof. It was the toilet. I wanted to collapse right there and cry tears of joy! I did it. I finally made it! Seeing the little red toilet when I did saved me....
