There are hundreds of backcountry trails and tracks to explore throughout the country, each offering an in-depth look at some amazing places. Some of the most popular tracks are the 10 New Zealand Great Walks. These are extremely well maintained hiking tracks that pass through some of the most beautiful areas in the country.
The small highland town of Tekapo can be found on the edge of Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Basin, the center of New Zealand's South Island. With stunning views of Lake Tekapo's turquoise water and the mountains of the Southern Alps, it's a picturesque area visited by thousands of travellers a year.
New Zealand is pretty much an idyllic spot to come hiking all year round. Our National Parks and hiking trails are open to walkers year-round but the time of year you visit will make a difference to your experience. Basically, it boils down to individual preferences on which season suits you best. Here, we've broken it down season by season so as to give you a good insight into what to expect.
Last year we hired a campervan from Campervan Finder in New Zealand, which is the largest camper rental agency in not only NZ, but globally. They have a supplier list of 40+ companies with hundreds of campervans and motorhomes at their disposal, servicing Auckland, Christchurch, and Queenstown. This travel experience inspired us to not only write this blog post, but subsequently do more travelling and we ended up renting campers in Australia and the USA.
More than just a harbor city, Auckland is a whole region brimming with stunning islands, vineyards, ancient volcanoes and modern art. There’s always something happening, from major sporting events, concerts and outdoor adventures, to designer shopping and world-class food and wine. Best of all, with so many experiences close to the city center it’s easy to hop from one adventure to the next.
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New Zealand has been popular self-drive destination with well-maintained and signposted roads and spectacular scenery around every corner. During your itinerary planning, you are sure to come across dozens of suggested itineraries, ranging from a few days to a month, including the country’s most-visited regions. For a truly memorable trip, we suggest enhancing your itinerary and discover a diverse array of scenery and off-the-beaten-path experiences on three of the North Island’s highways.
If you are planning a visit to the Cook Islands and you are looking for something off the beaten path, consider one of the outer islands.
Many destinations in the world offer white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and an island lifestyle, but there is nothing quite like the Cook Islands. Located in the heart of Pacific Ocean, the Cook Islands is made up of or archipelago of 15 inhabited islands, spread over 849,424 square miles, located between French Polynesia (Tahiti) and Tonga. Settled by Polynesians, the islands have a population of less than 15,000, and are rich in culture, history, scenery and experiences.
New Zealand offers virtually everything you could ask for in a vacation destination. Golf courses designed by nature, world-class wine and cuisine, authentic cultural experiences, stunning beaches and iconic landscapes. So when putting together the perfect vacation, where do you start?