North island

  • Wide aerial view of the vivid red Mount Tarawera hike volcanic crater landscape on Mount Tarawera, Rotorua New Zealand

    Mount Tarawera Hike: The Guided Crater Walk Guide

    When Sagar told me about the Mount Tarawera walk, my first reaction was, ah, another one. We had recently done the Tongariro Crossing sunrise hike and while I loved watching…

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  • Riders on the Rotorua Skyline luge track winding through the hillside above Lake Rotorua

    Things to Do in Rotorua: Free, Paid and Everything Else

    Rotorua was my least favourite place in New Zealand for a long time. I know, I know. But after deciding to give it another go this year, I am happy…

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  • Guest standing on balcony at a lakefront Rotorua accommodation property

    Where to Stay in Rotorua: Real Reviews Across Every Budget (2026)

    Figuring out where to stay in Rotorua New Zealand is genuinely one of the easier decisions you will make on your trip. Everything is within 15 to 20 minutes by…

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South island

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