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Wanaka has that laid-back, effortlessly cool outdoorsy energy that makes you feel like you accidentally stumbled into a movie. It’s all big views, hikes, lake swims, and slow afternoons at breweries—without the chaos of Queenstown. I spent a few weeks here getting shown around by a local friend (the ultimate cheat code), and it completely […]

If you’re looking for a New Zealand South Island campervan itinerary or road trip route, this is the one you actually want! New Zealand is my favorite country (seriously, I’m so excited for you if you’re going!), and after spending 6 weeks road tripping the South Island, I’ve mapped out the best-of-the-best for a 10–14 […]

If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand’s South Island and thinking, “I just want to see cool New Zealand wildlife without completely winging it,” this quick guide is for you (and be sure to save the Google Map below to help you plan your trip!). New Zealand should be a renowned wildlife destination, but […]

If seeing penguins in the wild is on your bucket list, New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to do it! When I was researching where to see penguins in New Zealand for my South Island wildlife road trip — 6 weeks total, 2 of which I spent in a campervan so […]

If you’re wondering what to pack for New Zealand in summer, let me start by saying this: I am so jealous. New Zealand is my favorite country and no matter how many times I visit, I’m always dying to go back! New Zealand summers are sunny, breezy, and not miserably hot, which makes it an […]

If you’ve been furiously Googling “Tasman Glacier heli hike Reddit” trying to find a thorough, first-person Tasman glacier heli hike review, you’re in the right place! I did a glacier heli hike in February and am spilling all the info you need to figure out if heli hiking in New Zealand is worth your precious […]

If you’re visiting New Zealand and are a dolphin lover (and seriously—who isn’t?) you may have heard that you can swim with the world’s smallest dolphin species off the South Island! But before you start furiously searching Reddit for, “swimming with dolphins in Akaroa New Zealand? What’s the best time to see dolphins in Akaroa? […]

When my boyfriend and I started our road trip through New Zealand’s South Island in a 22-foot camper van, everyone—from the grizzled barista in a Wanaka café to the Swiss couple spending a year working at a local winery—told me Milford Sound was a must-see destination. I felt a tangle of emotions: excitement because it […]