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Notes from Aotearoa.
Practical guides, seasonal advice and the occasional postcard — written by people who live here.
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Camping in New Zealand: the honest guide
Freedom camping rules, the best holiday parks and why a campervan is not always the cheapest way to see Aotearoa.
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Seasons
4 min
Cherry blossoms in New Zealand: where and when
Spring arrives in September and the blossom is gone by early October. Here is where to catch it.
Seasons
5 min
The best time to visit New Zealand
Summer is obvious. Shoulder season is better. Here is a month-by-month reality check.
Itineraries
7 min
The South Island road trip we recommend to everyone
Ten days, one car, and the correct order to do Christchurch, Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wānaka and Queenstown.
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