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Abel Tasman Coast Track – Beaches Galore!

  • Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022
  • Day Hikes & Walks

The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a lovely great walk in New Zealand. Here is an overview of this magnificent walk. New Zealand’s great walks offer a wide range of experiences, from walking wild west coast beaches along the Heaphy to traversing volcanoes on the…

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Heaphy Track – Diverse Landscapes!

  • Posted on June 3, 2021May 21, 2021
  • Hiking & Tramping

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…

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Rakiura Walk – Stewart Island’s Great Walk

  • Posted on April 20, 2020April 22, 2020
  • Hiking & Tramping

New Zealand’s Rakiura Walk is a great walk located on Stewart Island. This 3-day walk explores native bush, secluded coves, beaches, and provides the chance to see Kiwi in the wild. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience many of New Zealand’s Great Walks, including the…

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Time To Book New Zealand’s Great Walks!

  • Posted on June 5, 2019May 26, 2019
  • Hiking & Tramping

It’s almost time to plan ahead and book New Zealand’s Great Walks for the 2019-2020 great walk season. Here are the dates of when you can book your adventures. New Zealand has tons of beautiful and fun places to explore. Some of the best or…

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New Zealand’s Kepler Track – A Great Walk

  • Posted on February 20, 2019February 4, 2019
  • Hiking & Tramping

The Kepler Walk on New Zealand’s South Island is a fantastic hike. Here is some basic information about planning your adventure on the Kepler Track. New Zealand has 9 Great Walks, including the Milford Track, Routeburn Track, and Abel Tasman. These are some of the…

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Milford Track – One Of The World’s Best Walks

  • Posted on February 11, 2019February 12, 2019
  • Hiking & Tramping

The Milford Track is one of the Great Walks in New Zealand and one of the best walks or hiking trails in the world.  Here are some tips and answers to your questions to help you plan your walk on the Milford Track. Hiking the…

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Routeburn Track – Alpine Bliss On The South Island

  • Posted on February 2, 2019February 8, 2019
  • Hiking & Tramping

The Routeburn Track is a truly spectacular alpine hike on the South Island of New Zealand.  These tips and FAQ will help you plan your hike on this track. One of the first things that I like to do when I’m thinking about doing a…

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