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  • the best paid backpacker jobs in new zealand - wild lovely world travel blog - girl backpacker holding money walking on a grassy field with mountains in the background and a kiwi bird next to her - illustration by fiachra hackett
    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    12 Best Paid Backpacker & Working Holiday Jobs In New Zealand

    29th June 2023 /

    Thinking of travelling to New Zealand to work and wondering what are the best paid backpacker jobs in New Zealand? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I will explain the best paid backpacker jobs in New Zealand, including how much you can expect to be paid…

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    New Zealand,  Working Abroad

    3 Types Of Work Visas For Backpackers In New Zealand

    9th December 2022 /

    New Zealand is a really popular destination for backpackers to travel for work and play. Working as you travel will allow you to build up your funds so that you can keep traveling without worrying about running out of money! Currently, there are three different visas that allow backpackers and…

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    Campervans,  New Zealand

    16 Must-Have Apps For Van Life In New Zealand

    30th November 2022 /

    In this post, I share my favourite apps for camper van travel and van life in New Zealand. These 16 must-have apps will help you with New Zealand travel, camping, navigation, fuel, activities & more. I’ve been travelling around New Zealand for almost 3 years now and during that time…

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    Camping,  New Zealand,  North Island,  Wellington

    The Best Freedom Camping Spots In Wellington City

    23rd September 2022 /

    In this post, I share with you the best freedom camping spots in Wellington City. I will explain where you can park your campervan or car and sleep overnight and stay for free in your vehicle close to the city centre and attractions. Wellington is a friendly city for freedom…

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

    I’ve Been A Tourist In New Zealand For 3-Years During The Covid-19 Pandemic. Here Is My Experience.

    2nd September 2022 /

    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…

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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 Walk: The Best Short Walk In Fox Glacier

    30th August 2022 /

    This post will tell you everything you need to know about the beautiful Lake Matheson loop walk 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…

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Lauren is a coffee and cat-obsessed travel writer from the U.K., specialising in solo female, couple travel and budget backpacking. She has previously lived in Australia, Japan, England and Scotland. Currently, she is travelling full-time in New Zealand and living in a self-converted campervan. Follow Lauren and her adventures around the world on her socials @WildLovelyWorld and blog WildLovelyWorld.com.

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