124: A Bucketlist Birthday Group Trip to New Zealand with Travel Podcaster Jackie Nourse

When travel podcaster Jackie Nourse turned 40, she decided to celebrate in the best way possible - finally ticking New Zealand off her bucketlist. Jackie hosts group trips around the world and created an incredible itinerary for Aotearoa that covered the best of the Southern Alps, combining cycling, hiking, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. She shares their journey, from biking the stunning Lake Dunstan and Around the Mountains trails to staying in DOC huts in the Dark Sky reserve. She shares about her absolute favourite experiences and how New Zealand compares to other places that are close to her heart - like Lake Tahoe and Patagonia. For first-time visitors and kiwis alike, this episode is packed with inspiration of hidden gems, epic trails and great advice for your next adventure. Discover the best of New Zealand with my NZ Map & Guide, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off and start planning your dream trip today Get my NZ Map & Guide Book your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itinerary Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Jackie on Instagram: instagram.com/travelingjackie/ Listen to Jump with Jackie podcast: jumpadventures.com/podcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/travelingjackie travelingjackie.com Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/