New Zealand https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/new-zealand/ Travel Adventures in Australia, Japan & New Zealand Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:01:54 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/favicon-2-150x150.jpg New Zealand https://www.2aussietravellers.com/category/new-zealand/ 32 32 10 top day trips from Auckland, New Zealand https://www.2aussietravellers.com/day-trips-from-auckland/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/day-trips-from-auckland/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:53:50 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=24286 The city of sails lies on a narrow isthmus of land between the Waitemata Harbour on the east coast and the Tasman Sea on the west coast. The location makes it ideal for exploring the many diverse areas of natural, historical and cultural interest on day trips from Auckland. A few of these destinations have […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/day-trips-from-auckland/feed/ 1 Devonport & North Head - Your essential visitors guide https://www.2aussietravellers.com/devonport-north-head/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/devonport-north-head/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:00:22 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=5891 When we lived in Auckland North Head was one of my favourite spots to take visitors to get a perspective on the city from up high.  I know you can get higher in the sky tower but this is a better view and it's all outdoors, there's nothing between you and the sea air.  When […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/devonport-north-head/feed/ 24 Planning your day at Auckland Zoo https://www.2aussietravellers.com/auckland-zoo/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/auckland-zoo/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2015 20:00:49 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=4523 We usually try to incorporate a wildlife experience of some sort into our travels and Auckland Zoo has been excellent over the years with a strong commitment to conservation so we took the chance to get back there on our recent visit to New Zealand.  The Zoo was an early adopter of the 'cages without […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/auckland-zoo/feed/ 10 Wētā Workshop Auckland - the creativity unleashed https://www.2aussietravellers.com/weta-workshop-auckland/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/weta-workshop-auckland/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:17:47 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=31024 The Weta Workshop Auckland experience opened in the central city in late 2020 and we were super excited to finnaly get the oppportunity to visit on our last Auckland trip. We are big fans of the fantasy genre in movies and books so we are inclined to enjoy something like this but after a visit […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/weta-workshop-auckland/feed/ 0 The best New Zealand islands to visit https://www.2aussietravellers.com/new-zealand-islands/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/new-zealand-islands/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:04:03 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=25376 When you mention you are planning a visit to New Zealand the next question is usually whether you are headed to the North or South Island. There are actually around 600 New Zealand islands, many of them incredibly beautiful and unique. Of course we recommend both the north and south but let me add a […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/new-zealand-islands/feed/ 0 The best things to do in Waitomo, New Zealand https://www.2aussietravellers.com/waitomo-caves-day-trip/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/waitomo-caves-day-trip/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=17730 While you have no doubt seen pictures of the stunning glowworms and rural landscape, a day trip to the Waitomo Caves offers so much more. There really is enough to fill several days if your time allows but we'll focus on the best options to include to really experience the area in one day from […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/waitomo-caves-day-trip/feed/ 0 Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland : A Visitors Guide https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=25105 Adding a visit to the Wai-o-tapu thermal wonderland to your Rotorua itinerary is the ideal way to experience the geothermal power and beauty of the region. It offers a diverse range of scenery and easy walking loops linking them together. Within the reserve, you'll see nature at it's best, a dramatic geyser, vibrantly coloured lakes, […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland/feed/ 2 Best beaches in New Zealand https://www.2aussietravellers.com/best-beaches-in-new-zealand/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/best-beaches-in-new-zealand/#comments Sat, 09 May 2020 06:36:06 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=24709 This week we have some of the best beaches in New Zealand on our radar as we put together a bucket list of the most gorgeous and diverse coastal spots the country has to offer. Our recent trip home was cut short by the global pandemic without us having made it to any of our […]

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]]> https://www.2aussietravellers.com/things-to-do-in-wellington-city-guide/feed/ 0 Auckland to Wellington train trip | Northern Explorer https://www.2aussietravellers.com/the-northern-explorer-auckland-to-wellington-train-trip/ https://www.2aussietravellers.com/the-northern-explorer-auckland-to-wellington-train-trip/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:40:48 +0000 https://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=14241 The Northern Explorer is one of the great journeys of New Zealand, an Auckland to Wellington train trip on the North Island's main trunk line.  Join us as we experience the scenery, service and serenity of train travel through this beautiful country. Despite having had several of New Zealand's great rail experiences on our wish […]

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