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Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List – 16 Epic Destinations
New Zealand is a country that is absolutely full of incredible adventures. The wonderful hikes, mountaintops, glaciers, sounds, and lakes in this country make it an explorer’s wonderland. In this article we are taking you to 16 of the best destinations around the country. Welcome to our ultimate New Zealand bucket list. Check out our … Read more
Hermitage Hotel – The Best Hotel in New Zealand
The Hermitage Hotel in the Mount Cook area is the best hotel in New Zealand. The natural beauty surrounding the hotel, on-site accommodations, friendly staff, delicious food, and opportunity for adventure make this hotel as good as it gets! Mount Cook National Park is one of the best destinations in the world for nature-lovers and adventure-seekers. The enormous peak of Aoraki Mount Cook is the gem of the park, however all of the stunning lakes and glaciers surrounding Mount Cook all add to the appeal of this park. And smack dab in the middle of everything, in a perfect location, is the Hermitage Hotel. Why is the Hermitage so great? 4 reasons: view, dining, accommodations, and adventure.
10 Best Day Hikes in New Zealand – North Island
New Zealand is home to some of the most unique and incredible hiking and tramping sites in the entire world. On New Zealand’s North Island, the diversity of hikes is amazing, you’ll be able to hike a mountain one day and to a hidden beach the next. You’ll see a beautiful waterfall, a beach connected by a natural archway, a perfectly shaped mountain with a reflective pool, free hot springs, and SO MUCH MORE! To be honest, it was difficult to narrow all of the hikes down to the 10 best hikes in New Zealand’s North Island, but we did it. We made a countdown from number 10 all the way to the very best New Zealand hike, one that will take a full day and will leave you in awe of the natural beauty that surrounds you in New Zealand.
9 Best Free Things to do in Taupo New Zealand
Lake Taupo is the stunningly beautiful lake located right about smack dab in the middle of New Zealand’s North Island. Lake Taupo is by far New Zealand’s largest lake, and the area around Taupo is full of fun activities. What’s better? Many of them are free! Aratiatia Rapids and Huka Falls, the Taupo Maori carvings and hot springs at Otumuheke Spa Park, all of them are free! There are so many fun free things to do in Taupo that we had to write a blog about it. Without further ado, here are the 9 best free things to do in Taupo New Zealand!
8 Best Free Things To Do in Rotorua New Zealand
Rotorua New Zealand is a wonderful place full of fun and exciting activities. The best part about all of these activities? So many of them are free! There are tons of great free things to do in Rotorua. From hanging out at Lake Tikitapu or Lake Rotorua to strolling through Government Gardens and Kuirau Park. You can be among the Whakarewarewa Redwoods in the morning, atop Rainbow Mountain in the afternoon, and finish the evening with a soak in the free hot springs at Kerosene Creek! There are a wide range of activities that will be fun for everyone of every age. Let’s get talking about the best free things to do in Rotorua New Zealand!
3 Best Free Things To Do in Raglan New Zealand
Raglan New Zealand is home to so many incredible things to do. Surfing here is as good as any in the world, including a great opportunity to learn how to surf at Ngarunui Beach. Do you need to know where to eat in Raglan? There are tons of awesome cafes and restaurants right in the middle of Raglan town! And of course, you can’t mention Raglan without talking about Bridal Veil Falls, also known as Waireinga, the most beautiful waterfall in New Zealand’s North Island! Let’s talk about the 3 best free things to do in Raglan New Zealand.
7 Best Free Day Trips From Auckland New Zealand
Auckland is an amazing major city in the north island of New Zealand. If you are traveling to New Zealand, you will most likely fly into the Auckland airport. After flying into Auckland ourselves, we spent 1 week in the city and took day trips each day to explore all around the Auckland area, so that we could explore more than just the city itself. We went to Muriwai Beach, Bethells Beach, Russell, Raglan, Bay of Islands, and more!
13 Best Free Things To Do in Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
The Coromandel Peninsula is an incredibly beautiful section of New Zealand’s North Island. In the Coromandel, you’ll find beautiful beaches such as New Chums Beach and Cathedral Cove. There are wonderful hikes in Mount Maunganui and the Karangahake Gorge. Secret swimming holes and island paradises are waiting for you. Follow our guide and be whisked away to the Coromandel Peninsula, one of the most unique and beautiful places you can visit in the world!
New Zealand Campervan Tips – How To Buy & Freedom Camping
If you plan on buying a campervan for your trip to New Zealand you are in the right place. We are going to explain everything you need to know when buying a campervan and living the New Zealand van life. You’ll learn where to find vans for sale, what REGO and WOF mean, how to pay for your van, and what New Zealand Freedom Camping with a self contained camper means. We’ll tell you how to do the change of ownership, get insurance, and of course driving on the left side of the road in New Zealand. You are well on your way to an awesome NZ campervan, let’s get to it.