Great trips to Tauranga start here.

I've travelled NZ for more than 2 years in my van. So here is all the helpful information to make roadtrip planning easier for you. As I always travel on a budget and try to do so as cheap as possible, I've included tips and tricks on how to save money and cut costs. This guide is where you have everything you need to know in one place!

I've had the privilege to live in this beautiful country for more than 2 years during Covid and explore it thoroughly in my van. The best way to make the most of your visit, is to travel by car/van to be able to get to all the places you want to visit and discover the more remote destinations as well. My travel guides include popular destinations, off the beaten track spots and hidden gems, travel tips, hikes and to do's, the best free camps, other accommodation options and recommendations on where to eat. To sum it up, everything you need to know to give you a great travel experience! I will slowly add more and more guides here, so save this post to receive updates. Enjoy reading! 🙂

Heading on a cruise from Auckland? Make sure to pick up this guide. I've included all of my guides from the ports we docked in plus helpful information about the airport arrival procedures and departure information. New Zealand is a protected place and a lot of bio-security rules apply. You will find your self going through security before and after each ship embarkment/dis-embarkment along with needing extra time at airport security both ways.