New Zealand
My 2019 solo backpacking trip to New Zealand (Aotearoa in Māori).
April 18, 2019 / Auckland
2019-04-18My first visit to this island nation in the southern hemisphere. Auckland is connected by direct flights from west coast and if you have the option, do choose Air New…
April 19, 2019 / Auckland & Hobbiton
2019-04-19From Auckland, there are several 1/2 day and full day conducted tours available. My choice was to visit Hobbiton, the locale for Shire in Lord of the Rings and Hobbit…
April 20, 2019 / Auckland → Wellington
2019-04-20I checked out of The Attic Backpackers bright and early before its denizens were up. All in all, a good first backpacker hostel experience; took me back to my college…
April 21, 2019 / Wellington
2019-04-21After three picture perfect days, it was a wet start in windy Wellington. Thankfully, I’d packed a jacket with hoodie and an umbrella. Both came in handy as I walked…
April 22, 2019 / Wellington
2019-04-22Sun started peeking out on Easter Monday morning. And I was off on my feet, hiking to Mt. Victoria (Matairangi) summit. The hike through Wellington green belt was one of…
April 23, 2019 / Wellington → Christchurch
2019-04-23Showers were back in Wellington as I made my way from my B&B hotel to the inter islander ferry terminal taking Uber once again. Check-in was simple, much like in…
April 24, 2019 / Christchurch
2019-04-24I was staying smack in the middle of the Christchurch City Center, walking distance to many attractions in the city. Breakfree on Cashel is a cool hotel - while my…
April 25, 2019 / Christchurch
2019-04-25My final day in New Zealand. I had few hours in the morning before heading over to the airport for my mid-afternoon flight. Most of the shops were closed in…