Queenstown for Every Traveller: Your Guide to Adventure, Scenery, and Local Secrets
Queenstown is a town of beautiful contradictions. Nestled on the shores of the crystal-clear Lake Whakatipu and surrounded by the…
Welcome to our guide to New Zealand, a country of breathtaking fjords, lush forests, and truly epic hikes.
From the world-famous Milford Track, a multi-day journey through paradise, to the beautiful and rugged coastal paths of Northland, this is a land that rewards every explorer.
Here, we’ve gathered our first-hand travel stories and detailed walking guides to help you discover the very best of Aotearoa.
Whether you’re planning a challenging trek or a peaceful coastal walk, our articles are here to inspire your next great adventure.
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Wairakau Stream Track: Whangaroa, Northland, New Zealand
One of the first walks of my New Zealand adventure started from our doorstep in Totara North, The Wairakau Stream…
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Mahinepua Peninsula Track, Northland, New Zealand
On a beautiful sunny Sunday, we set off to walk the Mahinepua Peninsula Track, described as one of the best…
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Otawhiri Peninsular Walk, Totara North, New Zealand
A long way from my West Yorkshire hometown of Holmfirth, 11,131 miles to be precise, is Totara North, a small…
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Milford Track: A New Zealand Hike Through Paradise
I had landed in New Zealand and the Milford Track was calling me. 53.5 kilometres (33.2 miles) of the most…
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Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Pacific Paradise
My ultimate dream would be to able to spend at least three months of every year on the Pacific island…
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Pukaha Mount Bruce: National Wildlife Centre, New Zealand
Being the huge fan of our feathery friends that I am, one of my favourite places to visit is Pukaha…
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Hobbiton: A Very Real Idyll
Nestled in the rolling green hills of Matamata, New Zealand, lies a fantastical world that has captivated the hearts of…
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Milford Sound: Exploring New Zealand’s Spectacular Fiordland
I had just spent 4 spectacular days walking the Milford Track and there is an amazing natural feature that awaits…
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Trekking in Mordor – Tongariro National Park
The Tongariro National Park in New Zealand IS Mordor in the Lord of the Rings films and a dual world…
