These predator traps are being used to give New Zealand’s native wildlife a chance at survival. Here are 4 of the main traps used to catch rats, stoats, weasels, ferrets, and hedgehogs. New Zealand is unfortunately overrun by introduced predators (rats, stoats, and possums to…
The Moria Gate Arch is a lovely short walk near Karamea. This 1 and a half hour walk explores native bush, caves, and a huge arch over a river. Karamea is the end of the road for many people that visit the West coast of…
Here are 14 of the most common garden birds of New Zealand. These include a few native birds and also several introduced species, such as blackbirds. About 212 species of birds can currently be found in New Zealand. Those are birds that live and breed…
Can you tell the difference between toetoe or pampas grass? Here are 3 tips to tell apart the native toetoe from the introduced pampas grass. New Zealand has become a land dominated by grasslands, some of which are the native tussock and some of which…
The Heaphy Track is possibly the New Zealand Great Walk with the most variety along the way from mountains to beaches. Here is the ultimate guide to this wonderful great walk. Wow! I have just come back from walking the Heaphy Track and I was…
The powelliphanta are giant land snails found only in New Zealand. Here are 7 facts about these unique threatened species. New Zealand is one of those places where you never know what you are going to find when you take a walk in the bush.…
The tablelands walk crosses some spectacular tops in Kahurangi National Park. This walk has beech forest, tussock tops, tall peaks, rivers, and views to dream of. Prior to visiting the area and exploring the Tablelands I had never even heard of this spectacular piece of…
The diminutive little penguin is another native New Zealand Bird that is at risk. Here are 7 facts about the country’s most common penguin. New Zealand is a land of unique and fascinating wildlife, many species of which can’t be seen anywhere else in the…
The Mt. Taranaki summit hike is an epic, bucket list hike in New Zealand. Here is everything you need to know about this great North Island volcano hike. Te Papa Kura o Taranaki (formerly known as Egmont National Park) has an abundance of great walks.…
These endemic New Zealand birds are truly special and deserve some attention during whio awareness month. Here are 5 places to see whio in their natural setting. New Zealand has so many special birds – from the iconic kiwi to kea and tiny rifleman. I…