Week 38 of full-time travel: New Zealand – where I went and my thoughts…
Wellington - Greytown - Tongariro - Rotorua - Hamilton - Auckland – here’s everything I did & how much it cost
🏘️ Accommodations 🏘️
1 night at Moana Lodge Hostel
1 night at Greytown Campground
1 night at Skotel Alpine Resort
2 nights at Rotorua Thermal Holiday
2 nights at Central Backpackers
1 night in an Airbnb
Total cost: 115$ NZD ≈ 90$ CAD
🏄🏻♀️ Activities 🏄🏻♀️
Rotorua Waiotapu Thermal
Hamilton Gardens
Total cost: 70$ NZD ≈ 55$ CAD
🥙 Food recs 🥙
Ramen noodles & TimTams
Total cost: 140$ NZD ≈ 110$ CAD
🚘 Transportation 🚘
Car (thank you sister)
Total cost: 0$ NZD ≈ 0$ CAD
✨ What I’ve learned so far ✨
This was my last week of full-time travel, and it’s now time to go home. This year was honestly the best— I met incredible humans all over the world, shared where I’m from, and learned about so many different cultures. Some moments were definitely more challenging than others, but they just turned into even better stories. I couldn’t recommend enough to travel or try things that push you outside of your comfort zone. Now it’s time for me to get ready for the next adventure :)
Total cost of week 38: 320$ NZD ≈ 255$ CAD
#oceania #backpacker #solofemaletraveler #budgettravel
Week 37 of full-time travel: New Zealand – where I went and my thoughts…
Aoraki - Mt Sunday - Hokitika - Abel Tasman – here’s everything I did & how much it cost
🏘️ Accommodations 🏘️
1 night at Haka House (hostel, so clean and pretty)
2 nights at Mt Potts Lodge (camping/lodge, overall alright)
2 nights at Pioneer Hotel (motel vibe, clean, very central)
1 night at Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabin (camping, nice cabin)
1 night at Happy Apple Backpackers (hostel, lots of long-term stays)
Total cost: 170$ NZD ≈ 135$ CAD
🏄🏻♀️ Activities 🏄🏻♀️
Hike Mt Sunday
Mt Cook National Park
Glow Worm Dell
Total cost: 0$ NZD ≈ 0$ CAD
🥙 Food recs 🥙
Thatcher & Small
Fairlie Bakehouse
Total cost: 175$ NZD ≈ 140$ CAD
🚘 Transportation 🚘
Car (thank you sister @chleo.t )
Total cost: 0$ NZD ≈ 0$ CAD
✨ What I’ve learned so far✨
New Zealand is still one of the greatest countries I’ve visited this year, and I truly think it should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Total cost of week 37: 345$ NZD ≈ 275$ CAD
#oceania #backpacker #solofemaletraveler #budgettravel
Week 35–36 of full-time travel: Australia - New Zealand – where I went and my thoughts…
Melbourne - Queenstown - Te Anau - Hawea – here’s everything I did & how much it cost
🏘️ Accommodations 🏘️
1 night at Pinewood Queenstown (lodge/hostel, weird vibe but clean)
3 nights at Lakeview Holiday Park Te Anau (camping, clean)
3 nights at The Camp Lake Hawea (camping, nice view)
Total cost: 130$ NZD ≈ 105$ CAD
🏄🏻♀️ Activities 🏄🏻♀️
Hike to Lake Marian
Haast Pass
Isthmus Peak
Total cost: 0$ NZD ≈ 0$ CAD
🥙 Food recs 🥙
So far, just groceries
Total cost: 325$ NZD ≈ 260$ CAD
🚘 Transportation 🚘
Trains, trams, buses & car
Total cost: 170$ NZD ≈ 135$ CAD
✨ What I’ve learned so far ✨
My last week in Melbourne was amazing, but I had to leave to catch my flight to Queenstown where I met up with my sister. New Zealand is still one of the most beautiful countries I’ve visited — the landscapes are absolutely breathtaking, and the hikes are incredible. It’s also been so fun to come back and see the places I didn’t get the chance to visit back in February.
Total cost of week 35 & 36: 625$ NZD ≈ 500$ CAD
#oceania #backpacker #solofemaletraveler #budgettravel
