Backpacking new zealand

Wanting to travel around New Zealand on a budget? From camping to renting a campervan, here's how to travel New Zealand without breaking the bank.

Are you considering travelling solo around New Zealand? Here is what I learnt from my travels around the country after living there for 8 years.

So, you are planning your trip to New Zealand, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Before you start packing for New Zealand there are things to know before travelling to New Zealand. Unfortunately not everything is wonderful in the land of hobbits: the mood of the weather can change in an instant.

After staying in 34 different hostels during my time in New Zealand, I have quite some experience. Here is a list of the best accommodations in New Zealand.

Here is our ultimate packing list for road tripping, hiking, camping, and backpacking in New Zealand including tried and tested tips and advice on what to pack and what to leave behind.

I packed a carry-on bag and backpack to New Zealand. Below is what I brought and what I would leave at home if I had a time machine. 2 books because it was a long journey. 1 book would have been fine in retrospect. The longer flights always have entertainment and it’s best to get some [...]

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One Month Backpacking New Zealand Itinerary: This budget-friendly guide includes best places to visit, cost breakdown, and more.

Route overview The Tour Aotearoa route uses the best cycling infrastructure that exists in New Zealand. There are two ways to follow the route: download the GPS files and/or buy the official guides (available in paper and PDF editions). We recommend you use both, as they serve different needs and provide backup to each other. The Tour Aotearoa route has evolved over the years to incorporate new sections of trail and bypass closed sections. The guidebook is also revised to update the…

Why is everyone raving about the outdoor adventure scene in New Zealand? For starters, this smallish country in a faraway corner of the planet is a beacon of unspoiled nature drawing globetrotters in. Home of bungee, tandem paragliding, and all-things-extreme, you don’t need to be an adrenaline-head to live a proper Kiwi adventure – enter...