New Zealand Bucket List

New Zealand Bucket List: 50 Epic Things to Do in New Zealand

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New Zealand is the perfect mix of awe-inspiring landscapes, thrilling adventures, beautiful cities, world-renowned wine regions, stunning beaches, scenic drives, and gourmet cuisine.  So far, we have visited New Zealand twice, and we will be returning again in 2024. Our first visit to New Zealand was a one-month road trip, part of a trip around the world. After touring 35 …

North Island of New Zealand Itinerary

New Zealand North Island Itinerary: Options for 5 Days to 2 Weeks

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If you are planning your New Zealand North Island itinerary, there are a lot of things to consider. Not only do you have to consider how much time you have available, but your travel interests will have a big impact on where to go and what to do. In this guide, we list multiple ways to plan your New Zealand …

North Island New Zealand

30 Amazing Things to Do on the North Island of New Zealand

Julie New Zealand 2 Comments

Cruise the Bay of Islands, go blackwater rafting, spend a day on beautiful Waiheke Island, go sandboarding, hike the spectacular Tongariro Alpine Crossing, see glowworms and kiwi birds, visit Hobbiton, and explore the geothermal areas around Rotorua and Taupo…these are all things to do on the North Island of New Zealand. There is something here for everyone. Sample some of …

New Zealand Itinerary

New Zealand Itinerary: 3 Week North & South Island Road Trip

Julie Itinerary, New Zealand 85 Comments

New Zealand…this is the land of fiords, volcanoes, black sand beaches, glaciers, glowworms, hot springs, and breathtaking landscapes. On this New Zealand itinerary, you can road trip through one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Along the way, go hiking, test your wits and go bungy jumping, go wine tasting, and much, much more. It’s no secret that …

Hobbiton New Zealand

Photo Tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set

Julie New Zealand 6 Comments

What is the cutest little spot in New Zealand? The answer is Hobbiton, the movie set for The Shire in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. What is Hobbiton? Hobbiton was constructed in 1999 for the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It was used for just several weeks of filming and not intended …