Campervanz vs. the Big Rental Companies: What’s Actually Different
Maui, Britz, Wilderness, Jucy — the big names in New Zealand campervan hire are everywhere, and they’re not bad companies.
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How Much Does It Actually Cost to Hire a Campervan in New Zealand?
This is the question we get asked more than any other, and the honest answer is: it depends on the
My Top 3 Pizzerias Near Christchurch (Two of Them Aren’t Even in the City)
Good pizza is genuinely hard to find in New Zealand — European-style food in general can be hit or miss
One NZ Stadium: Christchurch’s Newest Must-Do (Even Without a Match)
Christchurch’s skyline finally has its stadium back. One NZ Stadium, known locally as Te Kaha (“strength” in Māori), opened on
Top 5 Surf Spots on the South Island (Cold Water, Empty Lineups)
The South Island has world-class, uncrowded surf – if you can handle cold water. Our top 5 spots from Kaikoura to the Catlins, plus wetsuit and safety tips.
Top 5 Day Hikes on the South Island (No Multi-Day Commitment Needed)
Short on time? These 5 South Island day hikes deliver Great Walk views without the overnight – Hooker Valley, Roys Peak, Key Summit, Avalanche Peak and Ben Lomond.
Top 5 Lakes of the South Island (and Why They’re So Unreal Blue)
The South Island’s lakes are next-level blue thanks to glacial rock flour. Our top 5 – Pukaki, Tekapo, Wanaka, Hawea and Wakatipu – plus free things to do.
Milford Sound Without Paying for the Cruise: The Free Way to Experience It
You don’t need an expensive boat cruise to experience Milford Sound. The best free walks, viewpoints and stops on the Milford Road for budget backpackers.
Fiordland: New Zealand’s Wildest, Wettest, Most Jaw-Dropping National Park
Fiordland National Park is a vast wilderness of fiords, waterfalls and rainforest. Te Anau, the Milford Road, free walks and how backpackers can explore it.
Dunedin: Scotland, Students and Some of the World’s Rarest Wildlife
Dunedin is NZ’s quirky southern city – Scottish heritage, a buzzing student scene, street art, and the Otago Peninsula’s world-rare penguins, seals and albatross.
