New Zealand Road Trip Vacations

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Auckland

Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand and its largest city. Almost entirely surrounded by water, and covered with volcanic hills, the city has a spectacular harbor and infinite possibilities. Wherever the visitor may be at any given moment, there is th... read more »
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Christchurch

This popular southern New Zealand city is a great destination for tourists looking for simple English-style charm. Take a boat across Avon Banks, explore the Cathedral Square, check out the wooden villas in Akaroa, or try skiing on mount Hutt. read more »
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Milford Sound

One of the most stunning locations in the world, Milford Sound is situated within the Fiordland National Park. Sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 meters and lush rainforests cover these cliffs with waterfalls streaming down. The breathtaking beauty is en... read more »
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Wellington

The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington is a wonderful destination for the adventure traveler. This is the place where a classic fantasy series came to life, and it's no surprise why - rolling hills, spectacular beaches and soaring mountains all exi... read more »
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Napier

Find highlights on things to do and see in Napier shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Napier across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Queenstown

This southern New Zealand town is known as a ski resort and winter getaway. Skiing, hiking and boating are favorite activities, while wine-tasting and cultural food sampling are another attraction for outside travelers. read more »
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Wanaka

Wanaka is becoming a burgeoning tourist destination for its myriad outdoor adventure opportunities and its shear beauty and charm. Gateway to Aspiring National Park, home of beautiful Lake Wanaka, and host to four alpine ski resorts, Wanaka is one of th... read more »
Cape Reinga

Find highlights on things to do and see in Cape Reinga shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Cape Reinga across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Dunedin

Situated on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, Dunedin possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture, and world-famous wildlife reserves on the Otago Peninsula. It is New Zealand's oldest city and its art galle... read more »
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Oamaru

Oamaru is a pleasant South New Zealand destination, enjoyed by ecotourists both for its classical architecture and the population of small penguins which live on the coastline. Fishing areas and rolling hills surrounding the restored buildings make for... read more »

Top Five Road Trip Trip Blogs

South Island Road Trip | Feb 06 07'

by Traveling Court a 22 year old female from Placerville, on vacation in Invercargill

As some of you already know, I spent the last 2 weeks on a road trip in the South Island. The whole trip, while exhausting, was... Continue reading »
Fear of Falling | Aug 13 06'

by Gary&Cathy a male traveling as a couple from Tolland, on vacation in Christchurch

Day 22:Another beautiful day as we left Nelson. If we were going to move here, I think this would be the city. Cathy talked to a women from Atlant... Continue reading »
New Zealand, Queenstown: Watching Kiwis Playing Miniature Golf from a Luge | Nov 06 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Queenstown

"It was chilly and cool at the summit, but that didn't stop us riding a luge down the hill a couple of times"

One of the more anticipated destinations during our month in New Zealand, travelling around in a campervan, was definitely the small town of Queens... Continue reading »
Whitianga and Waitomo Caves | Sep 13 06'

by Timmy a 27 year old male from Manchester, on vacation in Whitianga

"after 2 hrs in the caves i couldn't feel my toes "

Hello people,So after we returned the space ship we stayed one more night in Auckland - nothing interesting happened, we basically washed our cloth... Continue reading »
Powered by TimTams: NZ South Island Road Trip | Aug 13 07'

by V&Rob a traveling as a couple from Bristol, on vacation in Queenstown

We were delighted that our friend Nicky, an Aussie girl we met in Canada, could join us for a couple of weeks in NZ. Nicky flew into Queenstown on... Continue reading »

New Zealand Travel Experiences

The "West Coast" of the South Island

Getting on the Magic Bus Monday morning was a real pleasure! We like the town of Nelson and enjoyed our sta... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler smb6448
NZ South Island

We are having a wonderful time here in NZ with Pauline and Tony, but we are having a terrible time finding computer time - we are all tal... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler peterandjudydean
Hints and Tips - New Zealand

Here are a few hints and tips regarding NZHere is my list of places to visit in New Zealand, obviously biased towards those travelling wi... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Travelling Family
West Coast

Once you reach the western side the vegetation changes completely, arid rolling landscape gives way to lush dense forest. The mountains a... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler ClanWilliams
Great Barrier Island

We travelled to Great Barrier Island on Jan 2 2008 on the Fullers Fast Cat which took approx 2 hours. The sailing was mostly smooth... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler nzers