Planit NZ Blog

Planit NZ Blog

If you're looking for New Zealand stories, travel advice or simply some inspiration for you upcoming New Zealand tour or self drive trip, then you're in the right spot.

Throughout the Planit NZ blog you'll find all types of articles exploring New Zealand's many hidden gems and advice from past travellers in NZ. 





When Is The Best Time To Visit Canada

If you’re thinking about booking a holiday to Canada[https://www.littleamerica.co.uk/canada], you’re probably wondering...



What Are the Steps of Applying for a Qatar eVisa

A trip to Qatar is not a trip like any...



8 Best Experiences in and Around Queenstown

On the shores of serene Lake Wakatipu, set against jagged mountains...



Top 10 Destinations in Australia

Only a quick flight away from New Zealand, Australia is undoubtedly...



Discover 5 Unique Places in New Zealand

New Zealand is full of hidden treasures, whether you live there...



6 Of The Best Historical Experiences In New Zealand

New Zealand is a relatively young country, but it’s rich in...



Accessing Cash While Travelling New Zealand

You did it. You finally booked your trip to the...



Discover These 6 Hidden Gems of Wellington

Many visitors come to Wellington only to catch a ferry...



Experiencing the Best of New Zealand

It’s hard to choose just five must-have experiences in New Zealand....



The 5 Best Adventure Activities in New Zealand

World-renowned for its Hollywood-style vistas and naturally warm inhabitants, New Zealand...



Best Places to Skydive in New Zealand

If you’re going to New Zealand, it’s one of the...



Exploring New Zealand's North of the North and South of the South

If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand, you probably have...



Buying a Kiwi Experience Bus Pass - Is it Worth it?

The Kiwi Experience is a hop on, hop off bus...



New Zealand: 5 Hidden Gems In The South Island 

Everyone knows about all of the best and most visited...



7 Tips for Renting a Car in New Zealand

New Zealand is a country that simply begs to be...



5 Tips for Planning a New Zealand Road Trip

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in...



The Journey to Milford Sound

Remote and untamed, the location of Milford Sound makes it seem...



5 of the Best Adventure Experiences in the Top of the South Island

I don’t know about you, but I’m not the kind...



Update After Kaikoura Earthquake

We've received many emails and phone calls over the past...



Stray New Zealand or Kiwi Experience?

Which is better - Stray or Kiwi Experience? This is...



6 of the Best Day Tours and Excursions in New Zealand

Where do your preferences lie? Are you the long-term commitment kind of...



Tips for Choosing a New Zealand Tour

If you're looking for a guided tour in New Zealand,...



Hidden Beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula

Despite the fact that I haven’t lived in New Zealand...



NZ Must See: Kawhia Hot Springs

If you're planning a trip to the North Island, you need...



North Island or South Island New Zealand?

If you're planning a trip to New Zealand, you're in...



Top 3 Highlights Not to Be Missed on New Zealand's 9 Great Walks

Before we moved to New Zealand we had no idea...



The DOs and the DON'Ts of Freedom Camping in New Zealand

If you're in the midst of planning a trip to...



20 Incredible Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel to New Zealand

Aotearoa. New Zealand. The Land of the Long White Cloud. A small...



New Zealand Tourism Video from 1970

We came across this video today that showcases New Zealand as...



5 Reasons We're Looking Forward to Winter on the South Island

With the clocks turning back on the weekend, the days...



5 Best Drives on New Zealand's South Island

New Zealand's South Island is full of incredible and diverse landscapes...



Ben Lomond Summit View

A trip to Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island doesn't have...



Mueller Hut Overnight Trip

The Aoraki Mt Cook National Park is home to New...



Lake Wakatipu's New Blue

It seems that summer in Queenstown is a bit late...



Walking to the Wentworth Falls

Walking to the Wentworth Falls near Whangamata is one of...



The Aptly Named Remarkables

A visit to New Zealand's South Island will inevitably include a...



Christchurch is Awesome Video Series

*Over the past few months, I've been lucky enough to...



Whitebait on the West Coast

It's a special time of year on the West Coast...



Hiking Near Queenstown: Wye Creek Track

Being based in Queenstown on the South Island means we...



Christchurch's Re:Start Container Mall

On February 22nd, 2011, Christchurch was hit by one of...



Cruising Auckland Harbour in a Jet Boat

With not one but two stunning harbours and a sprawling cityscape...



Mountain Biking in NZ: 5 Spots Not to Miss

Aotearoa. The Land of the Long White Cloud. NZ. Whatever you...