Explorers Guide to New Zealand

Welcome to my Explorers Guide to New Zealand! This is the most comprehensive guide to New Zealand you'll find online with over 600 unique places worth exploring with an emphasis on the natural beauty of New Zealand.

The most amazing hikes, waterfalls, mountains, caves and beaches as well as photographic landmarks like lighthouses, gardens, and flower fields. The few tours, restaurants or accommodations you'll find in here have been included due to some unique point of interest or because I believe they are the best New Zealand has to offer.

This guide is the culmination of years worth exploring New Zealand and I am so proud of it. I know my guide will help you make the most of your precious time travelling in New Zealand, whether you're a local like me or you're visiting our shores for a once in a lifetime holiday.

Guide by Ashley Elliott
Made in English
666 things to do
Interactive Map
3 itineraries
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Itinerary Builder access

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5.0(6 reviews)

Shalia Wood

August 2024

Such an incredible resource for anyone planning a trip to New Zealand! Since I’m going in late Dec, the small details are really helpful, like if an activity is seasonal, so I’m able to plan accordingly. It’s honestly made the whole research process so easy, especially as the groups travel planner, so I can suggest spots that I otherwise wouldn’t have known about!

Sharon Hobbs

July 2024

I had an excellent experience working with Ashley to plan an itinerary for our trip to New Zealand. My husband and I wanted to plan our own 4-week itinerary through the North and South Islands, travelling at our own pace, with no car! Ashley helped me plan out the best route to ensure we got to the highlights I had identified as “must see”. Ashley was also very helpful with hotel and restaurant recommendations, and city sightseeing highlights. I also used her interactive map to help me pick out a few different adventures. It really made a huge difference having someone with the NZ expertise guide me through the planning process and answer all my questions. I would certainly recommend Ashley to help you make the most out of your trip to New Zealand.

Maria Clapp

January 2024

Such an informative and helpful guide for exploring New Zealand! Super easy to use and find great ideas of things to see and do when visiting places! Highly recommend this map to anyone travelling around NZ!

Ben Phillips

January 2024

Ashley helped me plan my upcoming trip to the South Island for my wedding and has been amazing. I haven’t been to NZ before do the whole honeymoon planning was quite hard not knowing the area. Ashley talked me through everything and built an itinerary for us and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!!

Marika Jackson

January 2024

A beautiful guide with so much information, perfect for creating itineraries and adding spots to your trips in NZ!

Logan Rebele

December 2023

A fantastic guide with phenomenal suggestions on incredible destinations! I’ve been utilizing this guide to plan my first trip to New Zealand. It’s been an absolute lifesaver since I had no previous knowledge of the area and am planning an extensive trip on a last minute basis.

Highly recommend this guide!

Guide by Ashley Elliott
Joined in September 2023

Kia Ora Ko Ashley tōku ingoa, Nau Mai Haere Mai Ki Aotearoa. Hello, my name is Ashley. Welcome to New Zealand! I am a Kiwi born and raised in New Zealand and have been travelling our country extensively with my husband and daughter. I'm so pleased to have a space to share everything I love about New Zealand - I am a serial over planner and I know that everything I share here will help you plan and experience the best that New Zealand has to offer.

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