These 7 best Egmont National Park day walks include the famed Pouakai Crossing. They are a great way to get the full Taranaki experience. I have spent a lot of time exploring the trails around Mt. Taranaki since it is the closest mountain to where…
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The Taranaki Falls Hike on Mt. Ruapehu is a great short walk. This hike is perfect if you only have a few hours at Whakapapa Village to explore the area. When I first heard about this hike I was a bit confused. I live in…
Here are 8 New Zealand waterfalls that will leave a lasting impression. This short list includes some from across the country that are all truly awe inspiring. When we first arrived in New Zealand I remember being blown away at the sheer number of rivers,…
The Mt. Roberts hike in Nelson Lakes National Park is fantastic day hike. This half day hike has incredible views and is a must do! I have a lot of hobbies, but hands down my favourite activity is hiking. I absolutely love spending a day…
The hike difficulty levels in this blog are based on my personal experience. Here is a short explanation of the hike difficulty ratings on this blog. In my blog I include many different day and multi-day hikes. These range from easy walks, like Cathedral Cove…
Lake Dive track loop is a great day walk on Mt. Taranaki. This track is a full day, adventurous walk through forest and tussock with views galore. I’ve been to Lake Dive on numerous occasions and have always enjoyed the area. Being on the south…
The Ram and Ngatoro tracks create a wonderful forest walk on the flanks of Mt. Taranaki. This walk is perfect on day when you can’t go high on the mountain. The highlight of Egmont National Park, at least for most people, is the summit. During…
Karangahake Gorge is a breathtakingly narrow gorge that is great to explore over a few hours. Here are some tips on this fun day hike in the Coromandel. Shortly after moving to New Zealand we excitedly began planning our first trip to explore the country,…
Cathedral Cove is a must do hike that is fun any time of year. This walk on the Coromandel Peninsula is one of the best short walks in New Zealand. The Coromandel Peninsula is a lovely part of New Zealand that has amazing beaches, offshore…
These 6 Mt. Taranki waterfall hikes can be found all around the North Island’s perfectly shaped stratovolcano. Read about these waterfall hikes here. I love Mt. Taranaki. On a clear day in winter the majestic snow capped peak can be seen from anywhere in the…