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New Zealand

Your complete guide to travelling New Zealand

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Aotearoa, a land of towering mountains, turquoise lakes, wild coastlines, and lush rainforests. Whether you’re chasing road trips through the South Island, exploring vibrant cities like Auckland and Wellington, or hiking some of the world’s most famous trails, New Zealand is a destination that never disappoints.

This page brings together everything you need to plan your trip. From detailed itineraries and hiking guides to the best places to stay, eat, and camp — plus tips on hiring a car or campervan — it’s all here.

Scroll down to explore all my New Zealand blogs and guides, packed with highlights, planning advice, and inspiration for your own adventure.

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View fullsize First part of our NZ road trip, hiking the Abel Tasman. 45km of beaches, forests, bridges and wilderness. By far one of the best walks in New Zealand! 🇳🇿 #abeltasman #abeltasmannationalpark #newzealand #hiking #hikingtrail #newzealandhikes #great
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View fullsize A week in Cornwall–spilling ice cream, dodging seagulls and chasing sunsets! 🌅
View fullsize Sunsets on Kilimanjaro were incredible! At over 4,000 meters, we were above the clouds as the sunset on the horizon! #kilimanjaro #kilimanjaroclimb #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #kilimanjarotrekking
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View fullsize For the first two days of our hike, we twisted our way through the rain forest before heading up onto the moorlands #kilimanjaro
View fullsize On clear days, the views from Kilimanjaro were incredible! In the distance, Mount Meru #hiking #kilimanjaro #meru #mountmeru #mountkilimanjaro #hiking #hikingadventures
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View fullsize Karanga Camp was easily one of my favourites on Kilimanjaro—perched between the clouds with breathtaking views of Moshi below and the summit towering behind. 🌍🏔️ #Kilimanjaro #KarangaCamp #Tanzania #HikingAdventures #MountainViews #ClimbKili
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View fullsize Barranco Camp was unreal! One of the wildest places I’ve ever stayed—tents scattered across a Mars-like landscape, surrounded by towering cliffs. When we arrived, the clouds rolled in from the valley below, just as the sun set behind th
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View fullsize Being above the clouds on Kilimanjaro was an unforgettable experience! #kilimanjaro #photogrpahy #hiking #hikingadventures #kilimanjaro #blackandwhite #outdoorphotography #hikingtrails
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My kit list

  • Panasonic Lumix GH5 II mirrorless camera, front view, with Lumix lens.

    Panasonic GH5

    For all my filming and photography, I use a Panasonic GH5 with a 20-70mm lens. It is a great, all-round camera that a carry with me on all my adventures.

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  • Quadcopter drone with camera in mid-air

    DJI Mini 4 Pro

    I love to get a birds-eye view when out in the mountains and my DJI drone is the perfect tool to get the footage I need. I went with the mini pro as it is small, and compact yet has an incredible camera.

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  • Green and red tent with MSR logo

    MSR Hubba NX 2

    Light, sturdy and spacious, my Hubba Hubba is my go-to tent for wild camping in all weather

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  • Black SealSkinz waterproof glove on a white background.

    All weather Seal Skin Gloves

    These are the best when it comes to keeping hands both warm and dry when out in the mountains.

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  • Gray and black hiking boot with yellow accents and rugged sole

    Scarpa Rush TRK GTX

    These things are incredible, lightweight, comfy, waterproof. Mine have been all over the Lakes, Peaks and Snowdonia and are still going strong

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