We love to explore New Zealand, our adopted country. We live and travel here often, enjoying unparalleled landscapes, endless ocean views, and hours of hiking and exploration. It’s a country worthy of significant travel.
Let us show you New Zealand’s highlights, tempt your taste buds, and ignite your wanderlust. No matter where you begin, it’s a country that will make you smile.
Start here for your New Zealand exploration
If you are new to our country, don’t miss: New Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
We’ve categorised our articles in a few different ways to help you plan:
New Zealand road trips
If you are ready to start planning, here are all our favourite itineraries in one spot, or check out your favourites below. For tips on transportation, check out these pages on renting a car in New Zealand, getting a motorhome in NZ, or other ways to get around the country.
Where to stay and eat (especially gluten-free)
North Island of New Zealand by area (from north to south)
Northland, including anywhere north of Auckland
Auckland
New Zealand’s largest city.
Waikato including Hamilton
Coromandel and the eastern Bay of Plenty
Geothermal region, including Rotorua and Taupo
Taranaki
Central North Island (including Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawkes Bay and East Cape
Wellington
South Island of New Zealand by area (from north to south)
Upper South Island, including Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman District
Christchurch from Kaikoura to Akaroa
Queenstown and Otago
West Coast of the South Island
Southland, Fiordland, and Stewart Island
New Zealand life
Features nuances of living in this beautiful country, plus expat issues.
If you want to discuss NZ with other travellers or residents, join our Facebook group: Explore New Zealand and share travel tips, stories, photos, or just ask questions.
