N E W Z E A L A N D
A love letter to New Zealand:
From the moment I stepped off the plane in Christchurch, I felt it: a rare, soul-deep sense of home. A country of snow-capped mountains, the bluest coastlines, and winding roads that seem to lead straight into a fantasy novel. I spent my days hiking, driving, nerding out, and sleeping under the stars in my camper van, completely in awe. New Zealand is a country that cares…for its land, its people, its magic. And I fell for it, hard.
Pro-ish Tips for
New Zealand
• The Tiaki Promise.
Travellers and locals alike share the responsibility to care for New Zealand’s people, place, and culture.
• Drive on the left.
Along roads that offer incredible views around every turn.
• Eat a minced pie. Free-range meat leads to some incredibly delicious bites. Be sure to try one!
• Spending in New Zealand Dollars.
• Make use of DOC campsites.
Cheap, scenic, and all over the place. Get the CamperMate or Rankers app to find the best ones.
• Pack for all seasons.
The seasons are opposite the northern hemisphere, and the weather in the mountains changes fast. Even in summer, you might hike through snow!