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ON A SHOESTRING A trip to New Zealand doesn't have to break the bank, and one of the best ways to see the country on a budget is by getting outside. Did you know that there are over 500 responsible freedom camping locations around the country for travellers to explore? Just remember, freedom camping is only permitted in certain areas, so make sure you check before setting up camp! If tramping through New Zealand is on your list, you can also find affordable (if not luxurious) accommodation by staying in DOC huts along the way. The Department of Conservation runs over 950 huts in different locations including along the Routeburn Track in Fiordland National Park, which is a popular spot for tramping. FAMILY New Zealand is bursting with attractions fit for the whole family! Kids will love exploring the 28 suspension bridges of the Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua or riding the iconic heritage trams around Christchurch. About an hour's drive from Hamilton on the North Island, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and take a magical boat ride under the natural light of thousands of glow worms. Travelling with older kids? Plan a visit to the real Middle-earth! The Hobbiton Movie Set Tours gives fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit the chance to walk around iconic locations from the films and immerse themselves in Peter Jackson's magical world. NATURE New Zealand is a nature lover's dream! The Catlins — a rugged, sparsely populated area at the bottom of the South Island — is home to lots of endangered wildlife, like the rare, yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho. It's also where youl find Slope Point, the southernmost point of mainland New Zealand. Head to Fiordland National Park for impressive waterfalls and immense fiords, explore the Abel Tasman Coast Track in Abel Tasman National Park or admire New Zealand's highest mountain in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. If whale watching and marine encounters are top of your list, make your way to Kaikoura in the Canterbury region where you'll find incredible wildlife experiences all year round SUSTAINABLE There are plenty of ways to see New Zealand sustainably. Visit Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula, near Dunedin, and book a wildlife tour run by the Royal Albatross Centre — it's home to the world’s only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony. For incredible marine experiences, Goat Island has you covered! Home to the Goat Island Marine Reserve, the oldest marine reserve in New Zealand, it's the perfect spot for snorkelling, scuba diving and exploring, Just make sure you look, don't touch!
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