🗘️ Nomadic New Zealand

Embrace breathtaking landscapes and exhilarating experiences

So you’re finally making your way to New Zealand, huh? You’ve probably seen the photos: rolling green hills, snow-capped mountains, the occasional creepy beaches (aka Puha).

But the real upside? It’s how insanely personalized everything feels. It feels as if you have your own island that’s uninterrupted by mass tourism. That just leaves more to explore for you.

🌍 Wait, There Are Two Islands?

Explore New Zealand, one of the most unique and geographically isolated countries in the world, renowned for its incredible natural beauty and rich Māori culture.

After immersing yourself in the bustling city of Auckland, with its numerous bars and Hawaii-like surrounding terrain, you’ll wake up and realize you’re just on the North Island. Yes, there are two main islands. So get up and make your way to the South Island, known for its jaw-dropping mountain scenery, remote towns, and a population that’s smaller—but somehow friendlier.

No, you can’t just walk across. Ferries are a thing. And oh yeah—most of the rental cars are on the South Island, so if you’re heading north, you might get a free one-way deal.

🧳 Quick Nomad Intel

🚘 North Island vs. South Island: Which is Better for Remote Work?

• North Island:
  • Auckland for city life, nightlife, and a decent digital nomad scene
  • Wellington for a surprisingly strong tech culture. Strong beer community
  • Rotorua to explore geothermal spas
• South Island:
  • Queenstown: Snow sports? Say less.
  • Christchurch: most “city-like.” Optimal for coworking.

🧰 What I Wish I Knew Before Going

“Wow, I wish I knew that New Zealand had open, public geothermal spas.”
— Me, driving back from Rotorua, passing by Hamilton, and wondering why radio personality Heather du Plessis-Allan hates it.

New Zealand lets you live in seasons. It’s the kind of place where you drive a few hours and the entire landscape entirely changes. One day it’s skyscrapers, and then spanning beaches, the next is green meadows and thermal spas.

P.S. New Zealanders, Aucklanders love their beer. More beer? Yes, please!

🛍️ Featured Guides from My New Zealand Journey:

• 🏔️ Driving the North Island: Renting a Car
• 💼 Auckland for Remote Work: Yay or Nay?

📬 Bonus Tip for U.S. Remote Workers:

Pay attention to daylight saving time shifts in both countries. From December to May, New Zealand and the U.S. have a slightly smaller time gap. That means you have a better window for working across time zones.

✅ TL;DR: Is New Zealand Worth It for Remote Work?

Absolutely. Two things to consider: It’s expensive. And it’s remote.

You will realize, especially in North Island, when you leave Auckland, the population drastically decreases and it can feel like an eerie movie. But the upside? You get to live in an untampered region where the whole country is like a nature preserve.