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Basic Tips When Planning a Trip to New Zealand

If you haven’t started planning a trip to New Zealand yet, make sure you go through these basic tips. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to keep in touch with us.

Wellington to Auckland
7-Day Itinerary

This is a 7-Day self-drive itinerary departing from Wellington going up to Auckland. If you need any help with your itinerary, send us an email at kay@jointhetravellingpair.com

NORTH ISLAND

Northland

Auckland

Waikato

Bay of Plenty

Gisborne District

Hawke's Bay

Manawatu-Wanganui

Taranaki

Wellington

SOUTH ISLAND

Tasman District

Marlborough District

Nelson City

Canterbury

West Coast

Otago

Southland

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8 Days in the South Island

The South Island is famous for its landscape. Many tourists and photographers flock to this part of the country to immerse themselves in the beautiful scenery because why not? Read this itinerary (and we’ve included heaps of photos) to get a glimpse of just a small corner of the south.

20 North Island Activities You Shouldn't Miss

The North Island, just like the rest of New Zealand is a true gem. No matter where you go, you will never run out of places to see, lessons to learn, and most importantly, activities to do. Here is a collection of our personal experiences which we hope that you’ll find useful in planning your trip.

10 Important Tips When Crossing the Tongariro National Park

Tongariro Crossing is one of the best walks in New Zealand. However, before you start packing for this amazing adventure, make sure that you read all the updates on the DOC website, as well as the tips found in this blog post.

4 Day Sydney Itinerary on a Budget

Many people assume that thousands of dollars are required in order to travel. This is true if you like to travel in luxury. For us, an inexpensive yet clean accommodation is all that matters. The blog post on our Sydney Itinerary will highlight how we explored this expensive city on a budget.

Best Desserts in Auckland

Indulge your sweet tooth by trying out these great tasting desserts found in the different parts of Auckland.

4 Day South Island Sample Itinerary

One of the best places that we’ve been to since living in New Zealand is the South Island’s West Coast. You get to visit the Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson, and so much more! Get your hiking gear ready because it’s time to visit the South Island!