Category: New Zealand
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Things to Do in Taupo: New Zealand’s Major Volcanic Region
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We left Wellington and headed north to the land of fire and geothermal activity – the Taupo Volcanic Region. The biggest concentration of volcanoes in New Zealand is located here in the center of the North Island. We had a few days to explore the geothermal areas, the mud pools…
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Favorite South Island Stays
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Are you planning a trip to New Zealand and wondering where to stay while on the South Island? You are in luck. We shared our full itinerary a few days ago here and now we wanted to add the places we stayed and loved. I have been really excited to…
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Our Favorites in Wellington, New Zealand
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The harbor was lit up with a pretty incredible sunset when the ferry pulled into Wellington. We had two nights to stay right in town and then another two nights just outside of town. We were pretty excited to be in a city for the first time in a while.…
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Our Itinerary for New Zealand’s South Island
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We were lucky enough to spend 25 lovely days on the South Island of New Zealand. Our original plan was two weeks in the south and one week in the north. Once we started outlining our plans, we determined there was so much to see in three weeks. We also…
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The Tasman Region
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Our time near Golden Bay exploring the Tasman Region plus a short visit to Nelson before our ferry ride to the North Island.
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Month 1 Stats & Recap
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A snapshot of month one on the road. The stats, the peak and the pit and other random information.
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The Marlborough Region – A Bicycle Tour of Wineries
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New Zealand is famous for the wine produced in the Marlborough Region on the South Island. This region is responsible for producing 77% of New Zealand’s wine. This was a great spot after spending so much time on New Zealand’s coast the last few days. We knew the Marlborough Region…
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Photos of Marvelous Kaikoura: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea
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When we read that Kaikoura is where the mountains meet the sea, we thought it was just a nice way of saying you get the best of both worlds. We were wrong. The mountains actually pour into the sea in this small town. This was our first time back on…
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The Halfway Point
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We are officially halfway through our time in New Zealand. There are moments where it feels like this has flown by and other moments where I feel like we’ve been doing this a while. Crazy how time can play tricks on you. We are wrapping up on our time on…
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Queenstown: Our First Surprise
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Queenstown, New Zealand is a favorite of many travelers. Its location on a beautiful lake surrounded by the Southern Alps makes it a great destination. The population is small, but the tourism industry is bursting here with the international airport bringing in people from all over the world. The city…