Walking Te Whara Track in Whangarei Heads
Whangarei Heads Peninsula is a landscape of jutting pinnacles and peaks, the result of long ago volcanic activity. Mix it up with small bays, white sandy beaches and turquoise water…
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Island Sanctuaries in the Hauraki Gulf
The Hauraki Gulf, stretching between the Auckland region and Coromandel Peninsula, is home to over 50 islands. Two are wildlife sanctuaries where there’s not only the chance to see some…
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Walking History: Ōhope to Whakatāne and Return
Ōhope, in eastern Bay of Plenty, is a beachside town set on an approximately 11 kilometre sandy spit. It’s separated from the larger town of Whakatāne by six kilometres and…
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The South Island’s Best Lakeside Camping
It’s pretty safe to say that New Zealand can’t be beat for absolutely stunning campsites. While there are a tonne of seaside camps and secluded bush spots, we’ve always found…
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One night in the Tararuas
It’s no secret that New Zealand is home to numerous enchanting mountain ranges, but there is one range many locals and hiking enthusiasts might not know about – the Tararua…
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The Highlights from Omarama to Duntroon
Cycling the scenic Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail from Omarama to Duntroon, I rode through small towns, alongside man-made lakes, discovered incredible geological formations and some of the region’s history. …
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10 of the best waterfalls to visit in New Zealand
We’ve been chasing waterfalls around our home country for a couple of years now and one of our ultimate dreams would be to witness every single one in New Zealand.…
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Coast to Coast on Stewart Island
Stewart Island’s 15.5km Coast to Coast walk provides ever-changing scenery; beach, sand dunes, wetlands, swamp and river. Adding to the adventure are the necessary flight and boat trips from and…
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The Best Little Drive in Northland
Branching off of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway (an 800km circular touring route taking in both coasts of the Far North) is the rather innocuously named ‘Tourist Drive’. This approximately…
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Wandering Ulva Island’s Nature Trails
Situated in Stewart Island’s Paterson Inlet, Ulva Island is approximately 260ha of verdant bush-clad land. A pest-free island and open sanctuary – one of only a few in New Zealand…
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