New Zealand Articles

Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008

BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.

Feeling around Blindly – Motueka, New Zealand

Addoley Dzegede and friend, Lyndon, have no idea what’s in store for them when they decide to pick apples in the south island of New Zealand.

Performance at Punakaiki – New Zealand

Helen Leggatt experienced the raw power of Mother Nature at a daily show on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand

Auckland Nightlife – New Zealand

Jefe will help you plan your nightlife in Auckland, New Zealand through his website.

Hitchhiking Kiwi Style from Rotorua to the Bay of Islands – New Zealand

Hard up for cash, Dave Holcroft decides to hitch a lift (a few lifts) from Rotorua to Pahia with several interesting Kiwi characters.

New Zealand Zen – New Zealand

Jen and Vebjorn Hoddevik learn that camping in New Zealand really is a honeymoon made to order.

Rangitoto Island Volcano – Auckland, New Zealand

In this excerpt from There and Back Again: A Student's Tale, Jessica Selzer climbs the highest non-erupting volcano in the Auckland area.

Franz Joseph Glacier – New Zealand

Jessica Selzer and her roadtripping friends tackle the daunting task of climbing Franz Joseph Glacier in the rain.

Our Trip to New Zealand & Australia: Part 3 – Auckland, New Zealand

Tom Fisher definitely recommends a visit to Australia and New Zealand.

Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part 2 – New Zealand, Australia, Australasia

On this segment of his trip, Tom Fisher focuses on sheep herding, sheep shearing and the lake that "breathes" – a few other experiences and tidbits of info