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Is Freedom Camping allowed in New Zealand?

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Is Freedom Camping allowed in New Zealand?

So you’ve just landed in New Zealand, the most beautiful country on earth, and are wondering whether you can camp with your tent. Or maybe you want to know where the best place is to park your campervan overnight? This blog post will answer all of these questions and more. I will tell you what…

How did New Zealand get its name? Is it really Dutch?

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How did New Zealand get its name? Is it really Dutch?

Did you ever wonder why New Zealand is actually called New Zealand? Is there an old Zealand as well? And why did it get this name? The origin actually lies 127 years before Captain Cook set foot ashore. New Zealand got its name from a Dutch cartographer who processed the travels and discoveries of Abel…