As dangerous as it is beautiful, here’s all you need to know about one of the world’s most popular day hike, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The one-way hike will take you across a very dramatic landscape created by the inherent alpine conditions as well as the volcanic activity of the past. Highlights include the film…
This is our experience taking the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry from Wellington to Picton and vice versa. Interislander or Bluebridge, which one to choose? Actually: To cross from North Island to South Island (or vice versa) of New Zealand, there are only 2 ferry operators, Bluebridge or Interislander. The 92km crossing over Cook Strait takes…
This post is for you if you need to write up a bona fide to get a visitor’s visa (specifically the one for New Zealand). It may also serve as a useful reference even if you are not going to New Zealand. Being Malaysian certainly has its perks when it comes to visas: New Zealand…
Getting a working holiday in New Zealand can be a complex thing if you’re not prepared. This guide is based on a Malaysian’s perspective of applying for the New Zealand working holiday visa. But even if you’re not Malaysian: You might still find the information below helpful for your own migration plans. Topics covered in…
If your travel plans in New Zealand include both North and South island, chances are you will find yourself in Wellington New Zealand. As this bustling city is also the departure point for the ferry to the South Island of New Zealand. By the way, Wellington (not Auckland) is the capital of New Zealand. Read…
This glorious app, CamperMate has saved our asses more times than we can count. The best thing is that it is absolutely free. It was made for campers around New Zealand or Australia. Seriously, you need this app. Upon opening the app for the first time, it seems pretty self-explanatory. And yet, there were things…
Where are the Bay of Islands? Essentially, the Bay of Islands is a region in the north island of New Zealand. Refer to the picture below. Bay of Islands New Zealand Map Assuming you are driving: Getting to the Bay of Islands Here are the driving distances to the Bay of Islands. There are two…
Mavora Lakes in Fiordland, New Zealand is popular among locals but for us tourists, it involves quite a detour to get to. The park itself is divided into the South and North Mavora lakes with the Mararoa river in between the lakes. There is no admission fee unless you want to camp there overnight. You…