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13 Best Auckland Regional Parks For Camping

Not just an urban city, the wider Auckland Region offers over 38,000 hectares (93,900 acres) of enchanting outdoor space across its more than 20 epic regional parks. This region is rich in history and boasts stunning views of bush, coastline, mountains, and pastoral landscapes. So, let’s take you through the best Auckland regional parks camping…

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The Top 5 Stargazing Spots in New Zealand

If there’s one place on earth that was made for stargazing, it’s New Zealand. Our country boasts of big open skies, national parks with little to no light pollution and stunning locations that you can’t find anywhere else in the globe. Want to bask in the glow of celestial bodies? Well then let’s get straight…

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Campervan Holiday in Christchurch

Nestled on the eastern coast of the South Island, Christchurch is the largest city this side of the country. This buzzing metropolis continues to prove that it’s still a great campervan rental holiday destinations in New Zealand despite the major quakes that rocked it back in 2010 and 2011. Here are the best attractions in…

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Our Favourite Places Part 2

Ohau Stream Roger: When I was asked to write a piece about my favourite place in New Zealand, I was very tempted not to. Rather, to write about somewhere well-known, like the glorious golden beach of Kaiteriteri, or to write about Otago in the deep south, like the wee coal mining village of Kaitangata that…

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The Best NZ Driving Holiday: 2 Week Itinerary

In 2 weeks, you can experience everything New Zealand has to offer, from bustling cities to stunning beaches, snow-capped mountains and lush sub-tropical rainforests. Escape Rentals is committed to providing affordable options for adventurous travellers on a budget, and our self-contained campers have everything you need to freedom camp in NZ. Keep reading for a…

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Our Favourite Places

Goat Island, Tawharanui, Mangawhai Heads, Paihia Brendon: Okay… my favourite place in New Zealand? Too hard! There are too many wonderful options. So, let me tell you about my perfect day. It starts with a 1.5-hour trip north of Auckland to Goat Island for snorkelling in the marine reserve there. It’s stunning and so easy…