New Zealand has a fantastic hut system with other 950 huts. Most of the huts in the system are available on a first come, first serve basis. The ten Great Walks all require advanced bookings during the Great Walk season 1 October through 30 April. Six of the Great Walks require advanced bookings year round, but the Milford Track, Routeburn …
The Tongariro Crossing is one of the best day hikes on the north island of New Zealand. It is also one of the most crowded hikes in all of New Zealand. There are other hikes in the area that have far fewer crowds. They are good hikes, but honestly, they do not compare to the crossing. The DoC has an …
The Tongariro Crossing is one of the most crowded hikes in New Zealand. There are strategies that you can use to avoid the crowds on the Tongariro Crossing. General Strategies Pick Your Day Most tourists have a 1-2 day window that they can do the crossing. This means that the day proceeding or following a bad weather day it is …
You cannot drive long in New Zealand until you come across a building that is labeled an i-Site. What is an i-Site? An i-Site is a licensed tourist information center. They range from small centers to substantial buildings with large gift shops. Their website states that iSites “help to ensure international and domestic visitors are doing and spending more while …
Many companies offer car rental relocation deals in New Zealand for $1 per day or less. Most car rental relocation deals are for 48 hours or 3 days (any part of a day counts as a full day). There are third party sites like Imoova and Transfercar that conglomerate listings, but they often charge administration fees. It is usually best …
Campervan relocation deals are a great way to rent a campervan for cheap in New Zealand. Typically you drive the vehicles between the north and south island and have four to five days to complete the trip. Some companies allow you to pay for additional days. Many campervan relocation deals for New Zealand start at $1 to $5 per day …
Living in New Zealand, you will be taking a lot of domestic flights to get around the country. Our New Zealand domestic flight guide is to help you get the best airfares and travel experience around New Zealand. Airport Security New Zealand domestic airport security is very different than most countries. There are no ID checks against your …
Finding the best fare and flight combination with Air New Zealand is not always the most straight forward. Air New Zealand flights are typically priced higher through online travel agencies, like Expedia, making it cheaper to book direct. Not all possible flight combinations show up when you search Air New Zealand’s website, and it is not uncommon to get different …