Mikaela Anne

Mikaela is the voice behind Voyageur Tripper, a blog dedicated to Outdoor Adventure Travel. She lived on the South Island of New Zealand for six months - paddling, hiking, and eating her way through its stunning landscape. Back home in Canada, Mikaela balances a full-time career in consulting with outdoor adventures in the wilderness. She is passionate about whitewater canoeing, arctic travel and renewable energy.

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Solo female travel in Wanaka, New Zealand: is it safe?

Solo female travel in Wanaka, and all of New Zealand for that matter, is incredibly safe. You don’t need to worry about pickpockets or walking alone at night. Honestly, the most dangerous thing in New Zealand is getting injured on a hike. That said, below I’ve listed a few tips solo female travelers can use to stay even safer in Wanaka.

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Hi! I'm Trisha. I didn’t quit my job to travel the world. I made a job out of traveling and you can do it, too! I’ve been traveling the world non-stop for 14 years now. I’d like to believe I am not traveling anymore – I just choose to be somewhere else all the time.

📍 Currently in: MEXICO

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