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We are Rohan and Max, two travellers on a cross-the-world adventure. We're never without our trusty backpacks and a good book!

Travels of a Bookpacker

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As a proud North Islander I take my hat off to the South Island. You are pretty damn beautiful. You might even be NZs best island...
But just to be sure, we're off on to explore the North Island!
Which island do you thinks best? . . .
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How adorable is this little library?! Just one of the many gorgeous buildings in Akaroa, New Zealand's French settlement. .
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The Abel Tasman National Park. Where you can walk through native bush, run into families of weka and then emerge onto beaches like this without another human in sight. .
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We only made it for a day hike this time round but we'll be back for more. Go early in the day (we started at 8am) to avoid big groups! .
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LIFE UPDATE: Max officially has a NZ work visa and I officially have a job. We've got plans to do some more fun activities in Welly and then head off to explore more of the North Island before starting work in May in our new (temporary) home of Palmerston North! .
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Then it's heads down saving (with as many weekend trips as possible) before we start building our tiny house in September. We might even squeeze an international trip in before the end of the year, budget permitting. .
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When you pull up here to camp for free and it's still warm enough to swim at sunset and enjoy views of NZs tallest mountain.
New Zealand road tripping at its finest!
Loving my new togs (swimsuit for non-kiwis) made from recycled plastic by @salt.label .
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Did you think we were done with amazing shots from the South Island? Think again!
There's loads more coming your way before we head off to see more of the North Island!
And we've finally got some NZ stuff up on the blog, including a book lover's guide to the South Island, info on Stewart Island, a Catlins Itinerary and some sustainable travel experiences...go check it out!
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