TRAVEL NEW ZEALAND
BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH
Kia ora, I’m Petrina, a New Zealand born travel writer. I want to share with you my best local tips for epic places to go and things to do in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This New Zealand travel blog is for the intentional travellers and aspiring adventurers. For the like-minded explorers who share a love for travelling at a slower pace, embracing serendipity and the joy of the unexpected, and diverging from well trodden paths.
WHO I’VE WRITTEN FOR
NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIPS
In my view, the best way to explore New Zealand is with a road trip.
GET INSPIRED
North Island destinations
The beaches, camping spots, and coastal walks that fuel my ongoing love for the North Island
All of my favourite North Island spots
An ever growing list of my top things to see and do in the North Island of New Zealand
GET INSPIRED
South Island destinations
The South Island is unmatched for hiking, adventure, and road tripping.
My top South Island spots
An ever growing list of my favourite things to see and do in the South Island of New Zealand
BEHIND THE BLOG — A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
After years of writing about New Zealand for other publications, I started sharing my knowledge on my own New Zealand travel blog.
I want to give unfiltered New Zealand travel advice, so this blog is a collection of my personal advice, stories, and trips.
I like to write about the things I’m passionate about — like solo travel, outdoor adventures, long hikes, van life, and slow travel.
I don’t really like lists of things you must do, or trying to find the absolute best of everything — when places are beautiful but busy, I’ll tell you. And when they are quieter and just as beautiful, I’ll also let you in on the secret.
I’m not a glossy influencer. I mostly try to stay behind the camera. I’m also not a trend setter, or some kind of savant.
I’m just a New Zealand girl with a passion for the outdoors and a camera in my bag. I find magic in our natural world. I hope you do too.
MY TRAVEL WRITING
I love sharing stories about New Zealand with the world.
As well as publishing my writing here on my travel blog, I write for local and international publications like National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler.
