The Tutukaka Lighthouse walk is a fun short walk with fantastic views. This easy walk is a great way to enjoy the views of the area and get your heart pumping! I have visited the Tutukaka Coast area a few times and have always really…
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The Lake Surprise Walk is an uncrowded, fun alpine walk on Mt. Ruapheu. The panoramic views and waterfalls along this walk are awesome. My first explorations of Mt. Ruapehu were always during the winter to go snowboarding. Since those first trips I’ve been back several…
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…
The Paritutu rock hike may be short, but it is quite exciting and not for anyone afraid of heights. The walk up takes about 15 minutes and finishes with stunning 360 degree views. When you live in an area you become quite familiar with all…
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.…
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…
Tama Lakes makes a fantastic day walk near Mt. Ruapehu. This hike is an alternative to the busy Tongariro Crossing with alpine views. Mt. Ruapehu is the hulking mass of rock that juts up from the central part of the North Island. The area around…
The Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island is a fun, moderate 2 to 3 day walk. Here is some info – highlights, logistics, and how to get to the island. Great Barrier Island is located just north of the Coromandel and east of Auckland. This…
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…
The Pouakai Trig via Dover Track is an exposed ridge hike in Taranaki. This little known hike in Egmont National Park is a challenging track to Pouakai Trig. I think that the views from the Pouakai Range are some of the best mountain views in…