Renting a campervan is the best way to explore a tiny country like New Zealand. Also, thanks to our excellent roads, your van journey will be smooth and relaxing. In terms of the surface area you can cover, New Zealand is the 75th largest country in the world. It’s a bit larger than the United…
Are you wondering if New Zealand is a safe place for you to live in? Yes, it’s super safe. New Zealand ranks as the second-safest country for crimes and violence and is considered to be a very safe and peaceful place for people to live or visit. This ranking comes from the Global Peace Index,…
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New Zealand is one of those countries that isn’t blessed with amazing wildlife and exotic animal species. If you want to experience wildlife in New Zealand, you will need to visit a zoo. From mammals and amphibians to reptiles and colorful birds, the zoos in New Zealand offer a spectacular sight of these animals in…
New Zealand is known to be a provincial country, so compared to its neighbors Australia and Japan, most buildings are one to two-story high. Yet, we do have some epic skyscrapers in New Zealand, which come as a striking contrast to the lush greens and mountains. The tallest building stands at 1,076 feet from ground…
New Zealand is a stunning destination to visit, but it’s too far away from the rest of the world, and the flights aren’t super cheap, in fact, they are bloody expensive. In addition, there are limited flight options, and most of them are overpriced. Don’t worry; there is a science to finding the cheapest days…
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Situated in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is far away from most countries of the world. To keep it connected, there are several airlines flying to and from New Zealand. If you are traveling to New Zealand for the first time, it definitely would be helpful to know how many hours you will spend…
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No visit to Blenheim can be completed without visiting its wineries. In the end, it’s what the Marlborough region is known for, and Blenheim is the wine capital of the area! For that reason, many tour providers offer full-day wine tours, whether by bus, car, or bike! That said, you can just grab this list…
Wellington is the hippiest and the most artistic city in New Zealand, and you will recognize it by visiting some of the most unique cafes of the coolest capital in the world. If you are looking for excellent New Zealand coffee, breakfast, brunch, or lunch, here are the best cafes you will ever find in…
Queenstown is the best winter destination in New Zealand, mostly thanks to its amazing climate and stunning mountains. If you are a winter sports enthusiast, this is the place to be. It’s also one of the few locations in the country which gets real snow. But does it snow in Queenstown on itself? Queenstown has…
Despite its small size, Lake Hawea can easily become one of your favorite spots in New Zealand. Located in Otago, next to Wanaka, this place is home to 2,760 lucky people and has everything a traveller might ever want. Lake Hawea is a paradise for any backpacker, hiker, or cyclist. It’s a small town next…
