TRAVEL NEW ZEALAND

A woman stands in front of a view of Mount Ngauruhoe in Tongariro National Park, with her headtorch focused on the ground and dawn colours in the sky

Beyond the beaten path

Kia ora, I’m Petrina

A writer, photographer, hiker, surfer, and constant explorer born and raised near North Island coastlines. My goal is to be the most trustworthy source of information for your trip to New Zealand.

INDEPENDENT RECOMMENDATIONS

I don’t use AI, I don’t accept sponsorships, and I pay for almost everything myself

FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE

I spend months travelling Aotearoa each year; my guides are the result of my own on the ground research

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

I share the quietest places, the locally owned business, and the authentic experiences

AS SEEN IN

My travel advice is for the intentional travellers and aspiring adventurers. For the explorers who share my fondness for a slower pace, the joy of the unexpected, and the excitement of lesser trodden paths.

Start exploring

Aotearoa

Latest articles

My best New Zealand travel advice, in one place

See all

WHO I AM

Building Possibility Together

Since our inception, we have advanced organizations across sectors by pairing strategic insight with disciplined execution.