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Freedom Camping Rules in New Zealand: Region by Region

Council Bylaws on Freedom Camping in New Zealand. Parking up somewhere in your campervan and camping for free is a fuzzy issue here in New Zealand. The common thought is that self-contained vehicles can camp anywhere on public land or Department of Conservation (DOC) land. However, district councils have their own rules and regulations around where you can camp for [...]

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Free Walks in Milford Sound – Day 150

Today we're going to try and I say try to show you the best free things to do in Milford Sound. This morning, we wake up and surprise surprise it's raining in Fiordland once again. There is a saying in New Zealand saying that New Zealand has four seasons in one day and this is exactly why. Within a matter…

Free Fox Glacier Valley Walk – Day 124

Today we are looking for blue jade stones and we're also seeing the terminal face of a glacier. Today is sadly the day we are leaving Fox Glacier but we are not leaving Fox Glacier without checking out the terminal face. It's only a short drive away from the township that we can start the walk that will take us…

Oparara Basin (Free Caves in New Zealand) – Day 105

Start the day at Rongo Backpackers... Rongomobile... Oparara [singing continues]... then we are going through the gravel road. We have lunch with a weka and we don't eat really a weka. We walk to crazy paving caves [singing]. Alright, today we're making our way to the largest limestone arches. This morning we are getting well and truly off the beaten…

Camping Tips & Information

What it’s Really Like to Freedom Camp in New Zealand

What you need to know about freedom camping. It’s the dream right: parking up among the stunning scenery of New Zealand in your car or campervan to camp for the night? Well, that isn’t always the reality of a campervan trip in New Zealand. In reality, you can’t exactly park anywhere for the night. In order to keep New Zealand [...]

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Cellphone & Internet

10 Free Wi-Fi Spots in New Zealand Where You’ll Actually Have a Good Connection

Where to find free Wi-Fi in New Zealand. Yep, finding free Wi-Fi in New Zealand that is actually decent in New Zealand is a bit of a tough one. The very fact that we have put together this article of only 10 good free Wi-Fi spots across the entire of New Zealand might seem a bit bizarre to you, but [...]

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Hiking

12 Free Multi-Day Hikes in New Zealand

Which multi-day hikes in New Zealand have free accommodation? So you’ve heard the news: multi-day hikes in New Zealand aren’t cheap. The appeal of hiking is how it puts the “free” in freedom, as well as being a great way to see that landscapes of the country. However, on multi-day hikes in New Zealand, you cannot just pitch a tent [...]

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North Island

10 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Gisborne

Free things to do in Gisborne! You don’t have to blow a whole lot of cash to have a good time in Gisborne. The Eastland city has many attractions from it’s awesome beachfront to its rich culture and history, so finding free things to do in Gisborne is a breeze. Check out some of the highlights in this guide of [...]

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South Island

14 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Nelson

Find the free things to do in Nelson! We’re backpackers. We’re cheap. Enough said. So when you have made your way to the sunny city of Nelson, how can you save on the cents while fueling the travel bug? Luckily, Nelson is full of free and cheap things to do, from landscape-encapsulating hikes to culturing yourself at local art galleries. [...]

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North Island

10 Free and Cheap Things to do in Tauranga and Mt Maunganui

Free activities in Tauranga and Mt Maunganui. The Bay of Plenty hub is bustling with things to do, what’s more, there are heaps of free things to do in Tauranga and Mt Maunganui! (As well as cheap things to do too). Whether you’re looking for hikes, art galleries, food to try, and social events to attend, it’s all happening here in [...]

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South Island

10 Free or Cheap Things To Do in New Brighton

Things to do in New Brighton on a backpacker budget. The seaside suburb in Christchurch is known for one thing: SURF! This is where all the surfers of the city come to get their fix after work or during their days off. In the most “English city outside of England”, the town truly feels like an English seaside resort with [...]

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North Island Camping Guides

5 Free Camping Spots in Auckland

Freedom camping in Auckland. Nothing sounds sweeter to a backpacker’s ears than the word “free”. Freedom camping is a great way to save on the cents when travelling around New Zealand. The Auckland region has a limited number of free camping spots, but the few it does have are only open to certified self-contained vehicles staying a maximum of two [...]

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South Island

10 Free or Cheap Things to do in Stewart Island

Free things to do on Stewart Island (and a few cheap things too). The great thing about Stewart Island is that, well, of course it is a stunning off-the-beaten-track location and furthest south you’re ever likely to go. But what’s more, you don’t have to spend a lot of money when you get there. Even beyond this list, there are [...]

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North Island Camping Guides

5 Free Camping Spots in Taupo

Freedom camping in taupo. When there’s so many adventure activities to pay for, why would you want to pay for accommodation? Luckily, there are plenty of free camping spots in Taupo, especially for those with a certified self-contained vehicle. Whether you’re kipping in a tent, sleeping in the back of your car, or all kitted up in a self-contained campervan, [...]

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North Island Camping Guides

5 Free Camping Spots in Rotorua

Freedom camping in Rotoura. Nothing sounds sweeter to a backpacker’s ears than the word “free”. Freedom camping in Rotorua is a great way to save on the cents when travelling around New Zealand. The Rotorua district has a limited number of free camping spots, most of which are only open to certified self-contained vehicles. Take a look at the list below [...]

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