NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL BLOG

Plan your trip to New Zealand, with help from a local

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I’m a travel writer and guide book writer, and now a New Zealand travel blogger as well.

This New Zealand travel blog is a collection of my travel tips and advice gathered after years travelling around New Zealand. I want to share my best resources and recommendations, to help you plan your trip around our beautiful country.

A two week road trip around New Zealand

South Island must sees

North Island must sees

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What to do in Rotorua: A guide for adventurous travellers

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How to visit Auckland like a local: My favourite things to do in the city

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A completely unscientific list of the best Waiheke wineries to visit (by a non-expert wine drinker)

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What to do on Waiheke Island: A guide for wine, beach & nature lovers

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14 day trips from Auckland (with / without a car)

NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL BLOG

A two week road trip around New Zealand

South Island must sees

North Island must sees

What to do in Rotorua: A guide for adventurous travellers

How to visit Auckland like a local: My favourite things to do in the city

A completely unscientific list of the best Waiheke wineries to visit (by a non-expert wine drinker)

What to do on Waiheke Island: A guide for wine, beach & nature lovers

14 day trips from Auckland (with / without a car)

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