New Zealand Travel Guide

What to Eat in New Zealand: Famous New Zealand Foods

BootsnAll — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:41:07 +0000

New Zealand may not exactly be known as a mecca for foodies, but that doesn’t mean that this little South Pacific country doesn’t have some tricks up its sleeve when it comes to tasty dishes. New Zealand cuisine is mostly a mix of native Maori and European influences, and in the larger cities (like Wellington [...]

Top 7 beaches in New Zealand

BootsnAll — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:36:41 +0000

New Zealand may not be known for its beaches the way some other South Pacific nations are, but that doesn’t mean the country doesn’t have any to offer. Along with your usual swimming and surfing beaches, New Zealand’s 15,000+ kilometers of coastline also offers up some truly unique seaside locations. Don’t take the numbering of [...]

7 Days on South Island: Itinerary Ideas

BootsnAll — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:34:28 +0000

New Zealand’s North Island may have more people, but the South Island packs more punch when it comes to stunning scenery and adventure sports. Here are three different weeklong South Island itineraries to chose from, depending on what your interests are. City-Focused Itinerary The South Island doesn’t have as many large cities as the North, [...]

Itinerary for 3 Days in Auckland

BootsnAll — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:32:27 +0000

The thriving city of Auckland usually makes it onto every New Zealand itinerary. With a population of more than 1.4 million (that’s more than a quarter of the country’s population), Auckland is easily the biggest city in New Zealand. Some say this fact detracts from Auckland, stripping it of the charm and character that some [...]

Itinerary for 10 Days in New Zealand

BootsnAll — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:29:18 +0000

New Zealand may be a small country – but don’t be fooled by its size. What New Zealand lacks in land area it makes up for in stunning scenery, friendly locals, and a wealth of things to see and do. Ideally, you would have weeks and weeks to spend exploring New Zealand, from its rolling [...]

Nude Beaches in New Zealand

Jessica — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:26:42 +0000

Unlike many other countries around the world, New Zealand does not have any laws directly forbidding public nudity. This, combined with a distinct European influence and the country’s laid-back attitude, means that nude beaches and beaches where nudity is welcomed can be found all over New Zealand. There are several established and well-known nude beaches [...]

Itinerary for 7 Days on the North Island

BootsnAll — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:18:56 +0000

Despite New Zealand’s small size (it’s roughly the same area as the U.S. state of Colorado), its two islands manage to differ drastically in both scenery and things to do. If you only have a week to spend in this South Pacific country, it might be wise to focus on just one island. If the [...]

Why You Should Add Christchurch to Your Round the World Trip

aseper — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:55:27 +0000

New Zealand is one of those destinations, particularly for Americans, that seems like a dream to visit. It’s so far away that sometimes it doesn’t seem like a realistic place to travel to, particularly if you only have one or two weeks to do it. You’ll spend 2-4 days simply getting to and from New [...]

Why You Should Add Auckland to Your RTW Trip

aseper — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:55:47 +0000

For most people in the world, getting to and from New Zealand is a long and arduous trek, taking hour and hours on planes, with connections and crazy time zone differences. If you’re from the US or Europe, simply going to New Zealand for a one week vacation may not make much sense. But what [...]

Top 7 Things to See in South Island New Zealand [Sponsored Post]

Jessica — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:04:11 +0000

This post is brought to you by Britz. For more information on sponsored posts read here. With a mild climate noticeably cooler than North Island, South Island of New Zealand has four distinct and amazing seasons and many natural wonders to explore around its seashore beaches, Southern Alps, fiords and countryside. With so much space, [...]