If you’re planning a visit to New Zealand‘s North Island, allowing a week will give you an incredible experience. New Zealand is a beautiful country has been named the world’s safest destination for solo and female travellers in 2025. It has charming cities, diverse landscapes, beautiful beaches, rich Māori culture and adrenaline-fuelled activities. I spent […]
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New Zealand is something else. It’s wild, breathtaking, and full of adventure. I spent six months living and working here, as well as backpacking New Zealand, from Auckland and the wineries of Waiheke Island, to swimming with wild dolphins in Kaikoura and exploring the resilient city of Christchurch.
Check out my South Island itinerary, where I hiked through Abel Tasman National Park, explored the glaciers of Franz Josef and experienced the thrill of Queenstown. Or discover the North Island, including hot water beaches, glow-worm caves and the coolest little capital city, Wellington.
Check out my posts below to find out more about why each of these places is so special or go all-in and explore my full 10 day New Zealand itinerary.
This Is the Best Auckland Itinerary for 3 Days (2025)
New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, is the gateway for most international visitors to the country. I spent several months living and working here and fell in love with this New Zealand city, thanks to its laid-back lifestyle, spectacular natural scenery and beaches. This 3 day Auckland itinerary will help you experience the best this remarkable […]
The Best Itinerary for a Waiheke Island Day Trip (2025)
Waiheke Island is known as the ‘Hamptons of New Zealand‘. I spent four months living in New Zealand and explored as much of it as I could. So when a friend said she was organising a group day trip from Auckland to Waiheke, I jumped at the chance. Read on to discover the best itinerary […]
This Is the Perfect One Day in Christchurch Itinerary (2025)
Christchurch in New Zealand is a city of resilience, creativity and hope. I visited three years after 2011’s devastating earthquake and found a city in mourning and transition. Now, over a decade later, it’s enjoying big new hotel openings and growing tourism. Many travellers spend one day in Christchurch, as part of a stopover or […]