If you are in the middle of new zealand travel planning, this guide is written for you. As someone who works every day helping travelers get their New Zealand trips right, I have boiled down the 12 most common mistakes I see into clear, actionable advice. Follow these pointers and you will save time, money and the frustration that can creep into even the best-laid plans. This is practical new z...

If you're dreaming of south island new zealand road trips that skip the crowds and uncover the quieter, more magical corners of Aotearoa — you're in the right place. I'm from Virtual Journeys NZ & Australia, and over years of guiding and exploring I've learned that the best memories come from the back ...

I’m the creator behind Virtual Journeys NZ & Australia, and in this guide I’ll walk you through everything I share about where to see a kiwi bird New Zealand — from guaranteed sanctuary encounters to true wild, nocturnal adventures. If you’ve ever dreamed of spotting this emblematic, feathered oddity in its own back...

If you want to see New Zealand but the thought of driving — winding roads, left-side driving, long distances — puts you off, this guide is for you. I’m the creator from Virtual Journeys NZ & Australia, and in this article I’ll walk you through a practical, day-by-day, two-week North and South Island itinerary using public transport new zealand-style: trains, coaches, domestic flights and re...

  I created this guide to answer a single question I get all the time: what will I actually pay for accommodation on a New Zealand trip? As the host behind Virtual Journeys NZ & Australia, I’ve stayed in dozens of places across both islands — from basic backpacker dorms to lakeside bed and breakfasts and boutique lodges — and in this article I’ll share realistic price ranges, timing...