The Kea is a cheeky New Zealand native bird. This special bird is the only alpine parrot in the world and it lives only in NZ (it’s endemic to NZ). New Zealand is an amazing country full of breathtaking landscapes and unique birds. Some of…
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The Tasman glacier view track is one of the best short walks for huge payoffs in the Mt. Cook area. Here are the details on this great, short hike. If you love mountains then you’ll love Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park in New Zealand’s south…
The red tarns are a less known walk in the Mt. Cook area of New Zealand’s South island. This short walk has big rewards with amazing views. I have now been to the Mt. Cook area a handful of times. Each time I try to…
Sandfly bay is a wonderful spot to explore if you want to see yellow-eyed penguins, sand dunes and a remote beach. Read all about this cools spot on the Otago Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me how many beautiful places there are in New…
Yellow-eyed penguins are one of New Zealand’s special birds. Here are 8 facts about these unique endemic birds that breed on the South Island. New Zealand is home to so many cool birds, like the Kereru, Tui, Kiwi, and Kea. I’ve written about some of…
Tunnel Beach is a unique, spectacular spot to visit on New Zealand’s South Island. Here is a quick overview of the walk that’s left us impressed every time we’ve visited. New Zealand is well known for all the long, world famous walks, such as the…
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…
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…
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…