--- title: "New Zealand" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for New Zealand." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/new-zealand" locale: "en" --- # New Zealand Primary place hint: New Zealand ## Breadcrumbs [Oceania](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/oceania) > [New Zealand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/new-zealand) ## Places in this area - [Auckland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/auckland) (0 destinations) - [Queenstown](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/queenstown) (0 destinations) - [Wellington](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/wellington) (0 destinations) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/new-zealand) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their New Zealand ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in New Zealand with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/australia-pacific/new-zealand/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides and practical trip planning. Their New Zealand guide is a helpful trip-planning resource, covering things to do, places to eat, where to stay, what to expect, and broader travel advice. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/new-zealand/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning tools. Their New Zealand guide gives a strong introduction to the country through fjords, glaciers, volcanic plateaux, rainforests, coastal scenery, adventure travel, Maori culture, wine, and its two-island geography. - [A Dangerous Business](https://www.dangerous-business.com/destinations/new-zealand/) (dangerous-business.com) A Dangerous Business is a travel blog by Amanda Williams focused on realistic planning, road trips, itineraries, and destination resources. Her New Zealand resources page is a useful place to explore practical tips and travel stories for planning time in the country. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/new-zealand-road-trip/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-focused travel-planning site with long-running guidance on cheaper, longer, and more independent travel. Its New Zealand road trip itinerary is especially practical for independent travelers, outlining two to four weeks of route planning with money-saving context. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/best-new-zealand-travel-tips/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical planning for trips with kids. Their New Zealand travel tips are well suited to family planning, with practical guidance on trip length, driving, saving money, and key logistics. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/backpacking-new-zealand/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel, backpacking, and living abroad. Their backpacking New Zealand guide is a practical budget resource, focused on planning independently and reducing travel costs. - [Dan Flying Solo](https://www.danflyingsolo.com/car-or-campervan-new-zealand/) (danflyingsolo.com) Dan Flying Solo is a travel blog and photography site focused on personal stories, destination guides, and visual travel inspiration. His New Zealand transport guide offers a useful comparison for road-trip planning, explaining reasons to choose a car rental over a campervan. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/new-zealand-packing-list/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous and nature-led trips. Their New Zealand summer packing list is a helpful preparation guide, covering clothing, hiking gear, toiletries, backpacks, and related essentials. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/new-zealand-trip-costs/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a couple travel blog with practical coverage of destination guides, travel budgeting, and trip planning. Their New Zealand cost guide is a strong budgeting resource, breaking down transportation, accommodation, attractions, food, and money-saving tips. - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/oceania/new-zealand) (ciaobambino.com) Ciao Bambino is a family travel agency and travel site focused on custom family vacations and destination-planning content. Their New Zealand destination page is a helpful hub for family travelers, pointing readers toward expert posts about trips around the country. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-new-zealand-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished focus on destination inspiration and planning. Their New Zealand travel guide gives a polished, well-rounded overview of cities, landscapes, trails, surf, wine, food, glaciers, and treks. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/places-to-visit-in-new-zealand/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on long-term travel, work, and travel resources. Their New Zealand places-to-visit guide is a useful route-planning resource, spanning highlights across both the North and South Islands. - [Solo Traveler](https://solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-destination-new-zealand/) (solotravelerworld.com) Solo Traveler is a digital publication focused entirely on solo travel guidance, safety, budgeting, and destination ideas. Their New Zealand article adds helpful solo-travel perspective through experiences shared by two Solo Travel Society members. - [Velvet Escape](https://velvetescape.com/ten-things-to-do-in-new-zealand/) (velvetescape.com) Velvet Escape is an experience-led luxury travel blog covering destination guides, culture, food, wine, nature, and soft adventure. Their New Zealand things-to-do list is a thoughtful inspiration piece, emphasizing nature, scenic beauty, and experience-led travel ideas. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/new-zealand-working-holiday-visa/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on sustainable long-term travel and remote work. Their New Zealand working holiday visa guide is a practical resource for eligible travelers who want to apply and work while travelling. ## Travel Videos - [Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3-7T4VfzPM) (youtube.com) Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel featuring long-form travel films and itinerary-focused adventure content by Karl Watson. This itinerary video breaks down New Zealand North and South Island routes, including a three-and-a-half-week plan and several useful two-week options. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sinRCyU51tM) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and planning tips. This guide video explains New Zealand trip planning basics, with helpful coverage of when to go, transport, budgeting, things to do, and places to visit. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAEwx_32Y98) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destination videos, travel advice, and practical trip planning. This travel guide video highlights twelve things to see and do in New Zealand, drawing on several earlier trips around the country for a strong planning overview. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsCBQMmi0ss) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, focused on travel guides and adventure videos. This travel video ranks ten places to visit in New Zealand, including Queenstown, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Wanaka, and other notable stops for itinerary inspiration. - [Riri Travels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRbpcDnUvMQ) (youtube.com) Riri Travels is a YouTube channel with a brief channel description centered on cozy travel-vlog content. This vlog follows a 10-day New Zealand South Island road trip through Queenstown, Wanaka, Twizel, Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sounds, and Glenorchy. - [Taylor Bell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqmrFegVTEA) (youtube.com) Taylor Bell is a YouTube channel sharing business, life in New York City, and travel adventure videos. This vlog covers a two-week New Zealand South Island road trip, giving a helpful route through Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and nearby stops. - [Amanda King](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ignD-cVmY90) (youtube.com) Amanda King is a YouTube channel sharing life abroad, travel vlogs, relationship milestones, and flight attendant-related content. This itinerary vlog documents a ten-day campervan road trip on New Zealand's South Island, with useful stops including Kaikoura, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Te Anau, and Milford Sound. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RaAgbwh_nE) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, focused on world travel and remote places. This travel video explores New Zealand's North Island, using Rotorua, Waitomo, black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and a South Island comparison to give viewers a thoughtful perspective. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPANrJwGJJo) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel from Zac and Ine, creating videos and travel guides from trips around the world. This guide video covers eight things to do in Wellington, New Zealand, making it a practical fit for viewers planning a one- to two-day visit. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTTCLCY_wtQ) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, who posts regular travel videos with practical information from his trips. This travel video follows a first day driving north from Auckland, offering a useful look at starting a New Zealand North Island trip. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNdRcGC3Yc) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary travel discovery. This travel video follows a van-life road trip segment from Lake Rotorua to Lake Taupo, adding character through fly fishing and real travel setbacks. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6SgD3kgCE8) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, a couple documenting places and food around the world. This travel video covers a New Zealand road trip segment featuring mountain carting and an alpine apartment tour, offering a fun activity-focused view of the trip.