North Island

After two & a half weeks on the South island, we crossed the Cook Strait and set foot on the North Island, ready to continue our New Zealand adventure! Here is our guide to the North island, including our route and key things to see and do!... Read More...

Review of Escape campervans in New Zealand! If you're thinking about hiring a campervan in New Zealand, check out our experience of Escape rentals and some tips for making the most of this beautiful country! ... Read More...

To be honest, we'd not heard about the Glow Worm caves of Waitomo before we arrived in New Zealand, but if you're heading up the West coast of the North Island of New Zealand, it's a great place to stop for a couple of days! The caves are beautiful and the Glow Worms are an incredible sight!... Read More...

Imagine being able to have a free thermal spring bath whenever you want, and be able to steam cook your food over natural vents! This is what the people of Whakarewarewa Thermal Village in Rotorua experience every day, and we went along to check it out!... Read More...