We see many itineraries where the route from Taupo to Wellington is straight south on the SH1, all in a big hurry to catch the ferry to the South Island. If you can spare some time, there are 3 really nice ‘alternatives‘ for a part of this trip: 3 Scenic Routes trough The Manawatū Country offering …
Two things you notice when you get to the Rotorua area: Steaming ponds, rivers, and the smell of sulphur. To get up close to the action, there are many Thermal Parks you can choose from. The most famous ones are undoubtedly Wai-o-Tapu and Te Puia. Being the most famous ones also means: Very busy! In …
Visitor Visa / International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy You are being allowed to travel to New Zealand if you do not have a visitor visa or an NZeTA. What to do: New Zealand visitor visa processing time Allow up to 72 hours for processing, but it could take as little as 10 minutes. An NZeTA request …
Do you know the size of New Zealand? We often notice our motorhome renters underestimate the land size, we see itineraries that involve driving 4500 km in just two weeks!To experience New Zealand, it is good to understand our land size (massive), road conditions (not that flash), and layout (single lane bridges are still part of our …
Short walks or multi night tramps… Whether you are into short walks or a multi-night tramp, there is a suitable track for everyone to enjoy New Zealand’s natural environment. Connecting with nature is good for you. Studies show that spending time in nature lifts your mood and can decrease feelings of depression and anxiety. If …
Experience White Island Volcano / NO LONGER ALLOWED We have this post still up, so you can see the wonderful experience White Island was when still allowed to visit. We have visited White Island ourselves and yes its a must do when you’re visiting New Zealand Watch the little video we made: and you agree its …
We make sure both the Explorer and Seeker have ample storage for the weight limits allowed by the aviation industry. Choosing what luggage you bring is up to you; when you select hard-shell suitcases and need to store them in the campervan it is, how to say this nicely…; Hard Case! We advise to use …
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New Zealand has a great outdoors to explore. The Outdoor Safety Code NZ is there to keep safe for short walks, tramping, hiking, climbing, or boating. Whatever the activity, make sure you are safe from the start until the end by keeping in mind these simple rules: The outdoor safety code NZ: Before you go …
Earthquakes are fairly common in New Zealand. We are ‘part of’ the ring of fire, where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. There has been some real significant ones: February 22, 2011, during lunch-time, Christchurch New Zealand has been struck by an earthquake, 6.4 on the Richter scale. Unfortunate 182 people died in this devastating …
