![]() ![]() Kaikoura is popular for whale tours and helicopter flights! If you’re a wine person, drink up some Sauvignon Blanc at the Marlborough Sounds. Find a cheap place to stay in Christchurch, but then move on – Christchurch isn’t worth a long visit. If you’re backpacking New Zealand for nature, this South Island itinerary for you. Then go to the Waitomo Caves: damp, underground tunnels home to glowing worms! Before getting back to Auckland, surfers should stop at Raglan, the hippy beachside slow-town of North Island.ġ. If you’re a wino, drive through Hawke’s Bay Wine Country on your way to Wellington.Īfter visiting Wellington, loop back around to Mt Taranaki, a classic 2,518m volcanic cone. Next stop: a stay in Wellington, the cool, hipster capital of New Zealand known for its food, drink, and art. This is a great spot to bike and New Zealand’s great walks. You can also engage with the indigenous Maori culture.įurther south you’ll find Taupo and the epic Tongariro National Park. Then head to Rotorua, a geothermal hotspot (no pun intended) full of geysers, mud pools, and, yes, smelly sulfur. ![]() You can also make a trip to Hobbiton, the real live set they used to film the Hobbit wonderland in Lord of the Rings. This is also a great place to base yourself if you’re making the trip to the Bay of Islands (north), the Rangitoto Islands just off the coast of Auckland, or Coromandel, slightly East. If you’re a city person, you can definitely find plenty of things to do in Auckland – restaurants, nightlife, galleries, and nearby beaches galore. Dramatic prehistoric scenery, endless oceans of sheep and cows, and the feeling of being outside of the world’s chaos: South Island is the tits.ġ. Near empty of people by comparison – and it only gets emptier the further south you go – South Island brings New Zealand’s best. There are a lot more developments and urban areas and while there are still many of New Zealand’s beautiful places, it lacks the uncut, untamed, and unabashed glory we’ve come to expect from Aotearoa. North Island is much more populated (by New Zealand standards).That’s what makes deciding where to stay in New Zealand a real struggle. That said, travelling on New Zealand’s North and South Islands are two different experience. It’s fair to say that everywhere in New Zealand is mindbogglingly beautiful (except Auckland – curse you Auckland). The two islands do stand in noticeable contrast to each other. Made up of two islands, your adventures are infinite. Travelling in New Zealand is every outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Made famous by the dramatic, unearthly scenery in Lord of the Rings, New Zealand is more than just an unbelievable movie set. Jurassic Park or a hike in New Zealand? Why Go Backpacking in New Zealand? All that’ll be left is buying a plane ticket and that dream campervan you’ve always wanted.īecause New Zealand was made for the vanlife. By the end of this guide, you’ll have everything you need for New Zealand. I’ll go over what to do, where to stay, and how to travel in New Zealand cheap. I’ve spent more than six months exploring this INCREDIBLE land and here is all my knowledge in this neat little koha: the one-stop travel guide for New Zealand! ![]() ![]() I landed in January with a year-long visa and felt a bit like Bilbo Baggins: it was to be a hobbit’s journey! And what an adventure it has been backpacking New Zealand on a budget. Broke adventures resulted in great stories, new friends, and unforgettable experiences. It may seem like an expensive country but (with a bit of imagination) it’s possible to travel New Zealand on a shoestring budget. Truly, New Zealand is a country kind to the penniless vagabond. The best experiences I’ve had whilst backpacking New Zealand have been when I was completely broke, hitchhiking, or meeting people who convinced me to ditch my plans and follow my adventurous instinct. Oh, and amazing scenery that makes you weep. Or… New Zealand! Land of Kiwis and hobbits. ![]()
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