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      Heli Adventures taupo views on one of their scenic flights over Lake taupo

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      Shakespear Cliff Lookout, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

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      the view from the top of Mount Manganui in New Zealand

      Bay of Plenty

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      Hawke’s Bay

      Tents camped at the freedom camping spot at Sandy Bay Beach, NorthlandĀ 

      Northland

      View at Three Sisters Rock Formation in New Plymouth, New Zealand

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      Waikato River that runs through Hamilton, New Zealand

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      scenic flight at Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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    • The play area and view of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown skyline Gondola New Zealand

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      View of the Franz Josef Glacier from a helicopter flight

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      A tram travels down New Regent Street in Christchurch, New Zealand

      Christchurch

      View from the predator free Island in the Marlborough Sounds

      Marlborough Sounds

      Steep cliffs in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

      Doubtful Sound

      beautiful view at Mount Aspiring National Park Queenstown, New Zealand

      Mount Aspiring National Park

      Nelson New Zealand from scenic flight

      Nelson and Abel Tasman

      Paddleboarding at lake Wanaka, New Zealand

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      Shores of Lake Te Anau New Zealand

      Te Anau

      A large waterfall on the milford sound nature cruise new zealand

      Milford Sound

      Cathedral in Dunedin CBD, New Zealand

      Dunedin

      The famous trees in a line at the Glnenorchy foreshore in Lake Wakatipu

      Glenorchy

      scenic flightĀ over French Pass in Blenheim, New Zealand

      Blenheim

      Arthur’s Pass

      Bailey poses for a photo along the Sealy Tarn Track

      Mount Cook National Park

      View of Lake Tekapo taken from town with views of the church

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      A humpback whale breaches the water in Kaikoura, NZ

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      Waipapa Point Lighthouse in the Catlins New Zealand

      The Catlins

      A group of tourists walk on the Fox Glacier

      Fox Glacier

      the picturesque Lake Mahinapua in Hokitika, New Zealand

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      Picton

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      Bailey crosses a wooden briedge as she hikes the Abel tasman Coastal Track in NZ

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      A cute Hobbit Hole in New Zealand at the Hobbiton Movie Set

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      A helicopter lands on the Franz Josef Glacier at the beginning of a tour

      Helicopter Flights

      A lady sits on a seat at the top of Cardrona Ski Field

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      A Tandem Skydive in New Zealand

      Skydiving

      hot spring pool at Maruia Hot SpringsĀ  in New Zealand

      Hot Springs

      Ziplining at Waitomo Caves Ziplines, New Zealand

      Ziplining

      Glow worms in New Zealand

      Where to see Glow Worms

      Views on the Spirit of Queenstown scenic cruise in Queenstown

      Queenstown Lake Cruise

      Cute boutique winery in the Marlborough wine region in NZ

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  • View of the beautiful road between Taupo and Rotorua
    Auckland | Christchurch | North Island | Road Trips | South Island

    Auckland to Christchurch Road Trip – Best Stops to Plan Your Itinerary

    ByBailey September 25, 2024September 14, 2025

    This guide covers the best stops on the road trip from Auckland to Christchurch, including the top activities, where to stay, and more!

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  • Bailey poses for a photo along the shores of Lake Te Anau, New Zealand
    Christchurch | Road Trips | South Island | Te Anau

    22 Best Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Te Anau

    ByBailey August 29, 2024August 5, 2025

    Driving from Christchurch to Te Anau? Take the scenic route and follow this guide to find the absolute best stops along the way.

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  • Bailey on Lindis Pass Viewpoint overlooking the road
    Christchurch | Milford Sound | Road Trips | South Island

    20 BEST Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Milford Sound

    ByBailey January 4, 2024August 5, 2025

    This is your ultimate guide to driving from Christchurch to Milford Sound including the BEST stops.

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  • snowy mountain view from the road on the drive from Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park
    Christchurch | Mount Cook National Park | Road Trips

    12 BEST Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park

    ByBailey February 16, 2022August 5, 2025

    Here’s everything you should know about driving from Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park including the best stops on the way!

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  • Bailey at Picton Harbor Lookout
    Christchurch | Picton | Road Trips | South Island

    15 BEST Stops when Driving from Picton to Christchurch

    ByBailey January 8, 2022August 5, 2025

    There are so many awesome stops if you plan on taking a road trop from Picton to Christchurch! This post gives you 15 must-stops.

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  • Road along the coast of Christchurch, New Zealand
    Christchurch | Kaikoura | Road Trips | South Island

    6 Epic Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura

    ByBailey October 28, 2021August 5, 2025

    The road trip from Christchurch to Kaikoura is a short but popular thing to do. In this blog, I share the 6 best stops along the way!

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  • The Moeraki Boulders between Christchurch and Dunedin
    Christchurch | Dunedin | Road Trips | South Island

    13 BEST Places to Stop on the Drive from Christchurch to Dunedin

    ByBailey October 18, 2021August 5, 2025

    The drive from Christchurch to Dunedin is a popular yet uncharted route. In this blog, I share the 13 best stops to help plan your road trip!

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  • Bailey at the Otira Viaduct Lookout on Arthurs Pass, NZ
    Christchurch | Road Trips | South Island

    11 BEST Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Punakaiki

    ByBailey August 17, 2021August 5, 2025

    Here’s everything you need to know about driving from Christchurch to Punakaiki including the best stops along the way!

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  • Scenic road on Arthurs Pass, New Zealand
    Christchurch | Franz Josef | Road Trips | South Island

    13 BEST Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Franz Josef

    ByBailey August 11, 2021August 5, 2025

    The road trip from Christchurch to Franz Josef is one of the most beautiful in NZ. Here, I list the best places to stop along the way!

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  • View of Arthurs Pass from Avalanche Peak in New Zealand
    Christchurch | Hokitika | Road Trips | South Island

    8 BEST Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Hokitika

    ByBailey July 22, 2021August 5, 2025

    Here are the best places to check out on the drive from Christchurch to Hokitika including other important info for this epic road trip.

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  • road to mt hutt along the drive between Christchurch and Lake Tekapo
    Christchurch | Lake Tekapo | Road Trips | South Island

    10 BEST Stops on the Drive from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    ByBailey July 20, 2021August 5, 2025

    Here’s everything you need to know about getting from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo including the best road trip stops and itinerary!

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  • Views of the road from Lindis Pass, New Zealand
    Christchurch | Road Trips | Wanaka

    13 BEST Stops on the Drive from Wanaka to Christchurch

    ByBailey April 26, 2021August 5, 2025

    The road trip from Wanaka to Christchurch is a beautiful journey filled with amazing stops! But where are they? Find out in this guide!

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  • About
  • North Island
    • Downtown Auckland near the water on a busy week day

      Auckland

      View of Wellington City from Mount Victoria Lookout at sunset in New Zealand

      Wellington

      Te Puia, Rotorua

      Rotorua

      Heli Adventures taupo views on one of their scenic flights over Lake taupo

      Taupo

      Raglan

      Shakespear Cliff Lookout, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

      Coromandel Peninsula

      the view from the top of Mount Manganui in New Zealand

      Bay of Plenty

      Hawkes Lookout WalkĀ 

      Hawke’s Bay

      Tents camped at the freedom camping spot at Sandy Bay Beach, NorthlandĀ 

      Northland

      View at Three Sisters Rock Formation in New Plymouth, New Zealand

      New Plymouth

      Waikato River that runs through Hamilton, New Zealand

      Hamilton

      scenic flight at Waiheke Island, New Zealand

      Waiheke Island

  • South Island
    • The play area and view of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown skyline Gondola New Zealand

      Queenstown

      View of the Franz Josef Glacier from a helicopter flight

      Franz Josef

      A tram travels down New Regent Street in Christchurch, New Zealand

      Christchurch

      View from the predator free Island in the Marlborough Sounds

      Marlborough Sounds

      Steep cliffs in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

      Doubtful Sound

      beautiful view at Mount Aspiring National Park Queenstown, New Zealand

      Mount Aspiring National Park

      Nelson New Zealand from scenic flight

      Nelson and Abel Tasman

      Paddleboarding at lake Wanaka, New Zealand

      Wanaka

      Shores of Lake Te Anau New Zealand

      Te Anau

      A large waterfall on the milford sound nature cruise new zealand

      Milford Sound

      Cathedral in Dunedin CBD, New Zealand

      Dunedin

      The famous trees in a line at the Glnenorchy foreshore in Lake Wakatipu

      Glenorchy

      scenic flightĀ over French Pass in Blenheim, New Zealand

      Blenheim

      Arthur’s Pass

      Bailey poses for a photo along the Sealy Tarn Track

      Mount Cook National Park

      View of Lake Tekapo taken from town with views of the church

      Lake Tekapo

      A humpback whale breaches the water in Kaikoura, NZ

      Kaikoura

      Waipapa Point Lighthouse in the Catlins New Zealand

      The Catlins

      A group of tourists walk on the Fox Glacier

      Fox Glacier

      the picturesque Lake Mahinapua in Hokitika, New Zealand

      Hokitika

      Picton

  • Activities
    • Dart River Adventures jetboat Queenstown New Zealand

      Things to do in New Zealand

      Bailey crosses a wooden briedge as she hikes the Abel tasman Coastal Track in NZ

      Hikes in New Zealand

      A cute Hobbit Hole in New Zealand at the Hobbiton Movie Set

      Hobbiton

      A helicopter lands on the Franz Josef Glacier at the beginning of a tour

      Helicopter Flights

      A lady sits on a seat at the top of Cardrona Ski Field

      Skiing

      A Tandem Skydive in New Zealand

      Skydiving

      hot spring pool at Maruia Hot SpringsĀ  in New Zealand

      Hot Springs

      Ziplining at Waitomo Caves Ziplines, New Zealand

      Ziplining

      Glow worms in New Zealand

      Where to see Glow Worms

      Views on the Spirit of Queenstown scenic cruise in Queenstown

      Queenstown Lake Cruise

      Cute boutique winery in the Marlborough wine region in NZ

      Wine Regions

      rafting at Whataroa River, New Zealand

      Whitewater Rafting

  • Where to Stay
  • Road Trips