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  • lauren viewing te werahi beach at cape reinga in northland new zealand - unmissable north island experience
    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    Pandemic Perks: Discovering New Zealand’s Hidden Gems As A Tourist For 3 YEARS!

    I’ve been a tourist in New Zealand since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is my experience. I arrived in Auckland on the 10th of March 2020. Like any other backpacker entering New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa, I was looking forward to travelling around the country while picking up a job here…

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  • view of lake matheson from the reflection island viewpoint fox glacier
    Hikes & Walks,  New Zealand,  South Island,  West Coast

    Lake Matheson Loop Walk: Easy & Beautiful Track In Fox Glacier

    This post will tell you everything you need to know about the beautiful Lake Matheson loop walk in Fox Glacier on the West Coast of the South Island. Visiting Lake Matheson is one of the best free activities to do in Fox Glacier! The beautiful lake is one of the most photographed lakes in New…

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  • fox glacier free cheap things to see and do new zealand
    New Zealand,  South Island,  West Coast

    18 FREE & Cheap Things To See & Do In Fox Glacier

    This post will tell you the best free and cheap things to see and do in Fox Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Taking a trip on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island? Then a visit to Fox Glacier is a must. Fox Glacier on the West Coast became…

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  • milford sound cruise company mitre peak boat
    Fiordland,  New Zealand,  South Island

    8 Best Milford Sound Cruises Compared & How To Choose

    Doing a Milford Sound cruise is a top bucket list item for many visitors to New Zealand to tick off their itinerary. Milford Sound is very deserving of the fame and attention it receives as it is very beautiful. It will become a highlight of your trip to New Zealand and you’ll have the memories…

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  • lauren in mt cook national park new zealand
    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    12 Ways To Find Working Holiday Visa Jobs In New Zealand

    If you’re about to start your Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand and are looking for work, then this list of the best ways to find a job for your Working Holiday Visa will come in handy! In this post, we will look at different ways you can find a job on your Working Holiday…

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  • mount ngauruhoe and kiwi road sign in tongariro national park highway - 10 unmissable experiences in the north island new zealand
    New Zealand,  North Island

    10 Unmissable Experiences In The North Island, New Zealand

    New Zealand’s North Island is a special place. Geothermal wonders; towering, active volcanoes; sparkling, white sand beaches; dense forests… the North Island has a lot of incredible experiences on offer. After travelling around New Zealand for more than three years, I have seen and done a fair number of all the incredible things that New…

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