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January 08, 2024

Guide to New Zealand ETA and IVL: What you need to know when visiting New Zealand

January 08, 2024/ Alexandra Diethelm
Guide to New Zealand ETA and IVL: What you need to know when visiting New Zealand

Planning a trip to New Zealand? If so, you might need a New Zealand eTA and IVL. Find everything you need to know about the NZeTA, including a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the NZeTA.

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January 08, 2024/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Travel tips
November 25, 2021

What’s the best New Zealand SIM card for tourists (and locals)?

November 25, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm
What’s the best New Zealand SIM card for tourists (and locals)?

If you’re travelling to New Zealand, chances are you’ll want to buy a prepaid sim card to message friends and family and find your way around the country. But what is really the best New Zealand SIM card for tourists?

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November 25, 2021/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Discoveries, Travel tips
August 13, 2019

Planning A Trip To New Zealand: What You Need To Know

August 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Planning A Trip To New Zealand: What You Need To Know

Find everything you need to know about planning your trip to New Zealand! Where to go, when to go, what to wear? All answers to your questions are right here. Kia Ora to Aotearoa New Zealand!

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August 13, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 1 Comment
Travel tips
May 25, 2019

North Island vs South Island New Zealand: Which Is Better?

May 25, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
North Island vs South Island New Zealand: Which Is Better?

North Island vs South Island New Zealand - which is the better island, what are the differences? Find the island that’s right for you!

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May 25, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 2 Comments
Discoveries, Travel tips
March 02, 2019

Fun Things To Do In Tauranga And Mt. Maunganui You Shouldn’t Miss!

March 02, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
Fun Things To Do In Tauranga And Mt. Maunganui You Shouldn’t Miss!

Heading to the Bay of Plenty? In this case you should definitely not these fun things to do Tauranga and Mount Maunganui!

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March 02, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 2 Comments
Travel tips, Discoveries
January 28, 2019

My 20 Best Places To Visit In New Zealand

January 28, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm
My 20 Best Places To Visit In New Zealand

Check out my 20 best places to visit in New Zealand for your New Zealand trip. From Bay of Islands to Milford Sound and everything in between, know where to go in New Zealand

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January 28, 2019/ Alexandra Diethelm/ 4 Comments
Travel tips
July 22, 2018

Bay Of Islands Activities (And Other Places In Northland)

July 22, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm
Bay Of Islands Activities (And Other Places In Northland)

Uncover the northernmost part of New Zealand - There is so much to do and see in the famous Bay of Islands and the rest of Northland. If you want to know what Bay of Islands activities there are, you’ve come to the right place!

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July 22, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Travel tips
January 18, 2018

New Zealand South Island Itinerary - 2 Weeks Highlights

January 18, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm
New Zealand South Island Itinerary - 2 Weeks Highlights

The South Island of New Zealand is all about nature and adventure. It not only has less people living per square meter, it also has a lot more sheep. Where to go on your New Zealand South Island itinerary - 2 weeks highlights.

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January 18, 2018/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
Itineraries
Travel tips, Discoveries
December 05, 2017

New Zealand North Island Itinerary - 2 Weeks Highlights

December 05, 2017/ Alexandra Diethelm
New Zealand North Island Itinerary - 2 Weeks Highlights

New Zealand’s North Island in 2 weeks - highlights will give you an idea of where to go on the North Island if you are short on time but don’t want to miss the best attractions

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December 05, 2017/ Alexandra Diethelm/ Comment
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Beaches, mountains and volcanoes, hike and bike trails, real life Hobbits... Travelling in New Zealand is incredibly versatile. Discover Aotearoa is your go-to site for New Zealand travel advice.

Kia Ora everyoneWe are Alex the Swiss Miss and Chris the South African Kiwi. We are living and working in Auckland but in our spare time you can often find us discovering beautiful New Zealand (also known by its Maori name Aotearoa).

Kia Ora everyone

We are Alex the Swiss Miss and Chris the South African Kiwi. We are living and working in Auckland but in our spare time you can often find us discovering beautiful New Zealand (also known by its Maori name Aotearoa).



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