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Queenstown, New Zealand is an adventure lover’s paradise. Mountains to climb, rivers to jet boat, and trails to hike— Mother Nature really showed off when it made Queenstown. Views are endless. Food is outstanding. Adventure is bountiful.

Queenstown is more than just adrenaline rushes and stunning mountain views. This buzzing southern town is brimming with cafés and coffee shops to keep you energized for all your excursions. Let this post be your guide to the best cafés in Queenstown!

This post contains a complete guide to Dunedin, including 18 of the best things to see and do in the Southern city.

New Plymouth is the beachy city you didn’t know you needed to visit in New Zealand. A gem of the Taranaki region, New Plymouth (Ngāmotu in Maori) is slathered in street art, surrounded by gorgeous views, and home to great eateries and fun museums. I’ve compiled the most fun things to do in New Plymouth to guarantee you have the best time in the Taranaki region (which Lonely Planet called “the second best region in the world to visit”).

There is definitely more than one way to see a country, but intrepid travellers looking to see the very best of New Zealand honestly must see it on a campervan road trip. There is nothing more quintessentially New Zealand than a campervan trip across the country filled to the brim with lake dips, coastal swims, multi-day treks, and plenty of (mis)adventures along the way. So where do you find free campsites? What are the rules for freedom camping? I cover all of this and more in this lengthy guide set to help you find free campsites across New Zealand.

A flight with Glenorchy Air is money and time well-spent. Nothing, my friends, will make you feel admiration for our Mother Earth as deeply as gazing out of wide windows in a small plane, cruising through the mountains in and out of clouds in Aotearoa will. Do yourself a favour, please, and book a flight.

In early March, well before New Zealand went into its nationwide lockdown, my group of rag-tag friends set out to hike the highest point on the North Island of New Zealand— Mount Ruapehu. We spent the weekend in a massive bach, complete with a trampoline, kayaks, and an outdoor shower. We made family dinners, went for afternoon swims, and hiked the up to Ruapehu’s Crater Lake.

Looking for the best cafes in Auckland, New Zealand? Look no further than this guide to the best cafes in the city, featuring everything from cozy brunch spots to trendy coffee shops.

With a rented car and some time, I headed down the road to Muriwai and Piha for cold ocean breezes and cosy golden hours. This post has everything you need in it to plan your own road trip or getaway on the Northwest coast of my favourite place on the planet.

Hamilton, New Zealand, is filled with cafés serving up fantastic coffee in aesthetic settings. Here are the city’s 10 best cafés and coffee shops.