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All you want to know about travel in New Zealand
Kia Ora! Welcome to my ultimate guide to travel in New Zealand. In this article you will find all the information you need to know about your trip to New Zealand. Before you go and while you are there. I’m a five time New Zealand traveler, having spent more than a year traveling around the country. Over the past couple of years I gathered a ton of information about travel in New Zealand and I figured it was about time to made on big travel guide for New Zealand. It will be continuously updated and receive add-ons so bookmark this page and come back every now and then to see…
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Things to do in Tuatapere, New Zealand
Tuatapere in New Zealand is known as “the town that has the last light of every day.” If you drive one hour further south from Manapouri (which already feels like you’ve reached the end of the world) you will arrive in Tuatapere. This town is located place where agricultural land and Fiordland National Park meet. Right on the Southern Scenic Route, you can make various trips from Tuatapere and you will encounter only a fraction of all the tourists you will find in towns like Te Anau and Manapouri. I’ve been to Tuatapere twice over the past few years and my first impression was that it was quite sleepy and…
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Things to do in Hanmer Springs in the summer
Welcome to my guide with the best things to do in Hanmer Springs in the summer. I visited this pleasant and low-key spot a couple of times during my five New Zealand trips and just love it there. In this blog I’m sharing my experiences with you. This post was originally published in 2018 and updated in 2023 after my most recent visit to New Zealand. Enjoy reading! The Hanmer Springs pools Hanmer Springs New Zealand is known for the Hanmer Springs hot pools. They are definitely some of the nicest hot pools in New Zealand if you ask me. Maori legend has it that the Hanmer Springs pools are…
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Cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail in New Zealand
When you are from The Netherlands, aka “the country where everyone always rides a bike” (and NOT, “the country where everyone visits family on their ice skates because we have so many canals”, as it has once been said during the recent winter Olympics), there’s no way we could say no to a little adventure on the Otago Central Rail Trail while in New Zealand. This 152 kilometer former railway takes you through some truly stunning scenery in Central Otago and shouldn’t be too much of a problem for anyone who knows how to ride a bike. In this blog I’ll tell you about how much we enjoyed cycling the…
