🇳🇿 New Zealand Travel Guide | North & South Islands

Planning a trip to New Zealand? This guide gives you a complete look at exactly what I did, where I went, and what I loved during my adventure through New Zealand — so you can spend less time researching and more time getting excited about your trip!

Inside, I share my actual route across the North & South Islands, with a focus on unforgettable experiences, incredible scenery, unique activities, and plenty of Lord of the Rings filming locations. 🏔️

✈️ Inside the guide:

• My actual route & activities

• Must-see sights & hidden gems

• Lord of the Rings filming locations

• Driving distances between destinations

• Where I stayed

• Restaurants & dining stops

• Helpful booking & planning resources

• Additional recommendations gathered from my research, locals & fellow travelers

This isn't a rigid itinerary or a trip you have to copy step-by-step. Think of it as a real-world blueprint for planning your own New Zealand adventure — built from my firsthand experiences and all the research I did along the way.

Add stops, skip things, change the pace, or follow my route entirely. Take what inspires you and make the adventure your own.!