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The Best of New Zealand (1 - 3 weeks)

Hi, we’re Alisha & Blesson 👋 Sydney-based content creators working full-time 9–5s - and just like you, always looking for ways to stretch our annual leave into epic adventures

New Zealand had been on our bucket list for years, so when we finally went, we wanted to do it properly — not rushed, not surface-level, and definitely not just the tourist highlights. We built this guide the same way we travel: maximising every day off, mixing iconic spots with hidden gems, and choosing value for money experiences.

Inside, you’ll find:

✅ 10-day South Island itinerary (incl van life tips)

✅ 14-day North + South Island itinerary

✅ +150 handpicked things to do — hikes, waterfalls, lupin fields, viewpoints, camping spots etc

✅ Practical tips, plus exclusive discounts & deals

This includes:

💙 ONE TIME payment for UNLIMITED ACCESS and ongoing updates (we’re already planning to go back!)

👫 Share with one other person for free

📌 Prices show in $USD by default — switch to $AUD top-right ↗️

Auckland Airport
Openbaar vervoer
Openbaar vervoer
Auckland Airport
Auckland to Sydney flight
Te Anau
Bezienswaardigheid
Bezienswaardigheid
Te Anau
easy drive from Queenstown to Te Anau with stunning views
Deer Park Heights Queenstown
Natuur
Natuur
Deer Park Heights Queenstown
Deer Park Heights: Easy drive with amazing Queenstown views
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
Activiteit
Activiteit
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
NZONE Skydive Queenstown: Epic jump over stunning landscapes
Mackenzie Basin
Bezienswaardigheid
Bezienswaardigheid
Mackenzie Basin
Stargazing at Mackenzie Reserve
Gondola
Bezienswaardigheid
Bezienswaardigheid
Gondola
Scenic gondola with views of Christchurch & Southern Alps