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New Zealand Road Trip: Christchurch to Queenstown
If you are looking for the perfect New Zealand road trip, the drive between Christchurch and Queenstown is breathtaking journey that winds through stunning landscapes that showcase New Zealand’s beautiful nature. Traveling from Christchurch to Queenstown, you’ll pass by picturesque lakes, gorges, the Southern Alps, and so much more. Along the way there are so plenty of opportunities to stop,…
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10 Things to do in Queenstown: From Must Eats to Road Trips
Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand is a must visit destination for those looking for epic road trips, exhilarating attractions, or just want to see beautiful scenery. Whether you are visiting here to take a day trip to Milford Sound or want to try New Zealand’s best burger, here are some of my recommended top things to do in…
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Day Trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown
Located in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders and one of the countries most popular destinations. A day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown is a must and can be done either through a tour or driving yourself. We rented a car and drove to Milford Sound, the drive there…
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Hooker Valley Track to Mount Cook Lookout: All You Need to Know
If you are looking for amazing hikes in New Zealand then I recommend the Hooker Valley Track to the Mount Cook lookout. The Hooker Valley Track is a 10km there and back hike that offers plenty of beautiful views and stunning mountainous terrains. From the parking lot, you follow the Hooker Valley Track across three swing bridges that ultimately end…
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Hiking the Mount Sunday Track in New Zealand to Edoras in Rohan
One does not simply visit New Zealand without hiking the Mount Sunday Track. Mount Sunday is the filming location of Edoras, the capital of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings. The Mount Sunday Track is an easy 1.5 km hike to the top of Edoras. The beauty surrounding the rock is stunning. It’s easy to see why Peter Jackson…
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Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing: One of the World’s Best Hikes
Considered to be one of the world’s best day hikes, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand is a spectacular yet challenging hike. Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing offers stunning views of volcanic landscapes, emerald lakes, and rugged terrain. This 19.4 kilometer (12.1 miles) trek takes hikers through diverse landscapes from hiking at the base of Mt. Ngauruhoe to finishing…
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Visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand
Are you a fan of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” movie trilogies? If so, then visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand is a must! Take a guided tour of Hobbiton and see charming hobbit-holes dotting the beautiful green landscape, stand in front of Bag End, and drink a pint of ale at the iconic…
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Visiting Rangitoto Island from Auckland by Ferry
Just a short ferry ride from Auckland is Rangitoto Island. This volcanic island formed after an eruption around 600 years ago. It has stayed relatively wild as there are no people that live here, it hasn’t been destroyed by agriculture, and many native animals call Rangitoto Island home. Most visitors come to Rangitoto Island to hike and explore its unique…
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Is Auckland Worth Visiting as a Tourist?
If you are traveling to New Zealand, chances are you are flying into Auckland. So if you are like me, you might wonder if Auckland is even worth visiting? After all, you came to New Zealand to see Lord of the Rings sites and beautiful nature. I spent a little over two days in Auckland and have mixed feelings. Personally,…
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One Day in Brisbane Itinerary: How we Spent 24 Hours in the City
Is one day in Brisbane enough? The quick answer to that is not really, but sometimes 24 hours is all you have in a city and trust me, you can see a lot of Brisbane in just 24 hours. We had a multi day layover in Brisbane prior to our trip to New Zealand and had one day set aside…
