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OVERVIEW

Aotearoa New Zealand is one of my favorite places I've ever travelled to. My friend Emily and I roadtripped around the country from December 2023 to January 2024 (summer in NZ) mostly staying in hostels and camping. We swam in underground caves with glow-worms, hiked next to glaciers in the Southern Alps and kayaked between sunny beaches in the Tasman Sea. 

NZ PROs

  • diverse & stunning landscapes 

  • hikers paradise!

  • great hostel system

  • felt safe for female/solo travelers

NZ CONs

  • far & likely expensive to get to

  • some things book up far in advance

Aotearoa New Zealand is the homeland of Indigenous Maori people. When visiting the country it is very important to learn about and respect Maori history, culture and ongoing fight for decolonization.

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