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Pouakai Tarns offers the most magical view of Mount Taranaki, but it’s definitely something you have to plan as it is not always visible. We’re sharing exact conditions required for both wind speed and cloud cover, as well as full details on the trail to get there to make sure you have the perfect trip.
Mt Fyffe is one of the best day hikes on the South Island, with incredible mountain views in one direction and coastal views in the other. If you want to extend the adventure you can even stay in the picturesque hut two thirds of the way up. It’s a great spot for sunset and stargazing! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the hike including difficulty and trail conditions.
The Blue Pools are utterly spectacular and worthy of their increasing fame and popularity. However, there are a lot of things worth knowing beforehand in order to make sure you have the perfect trip. We’re sharing how weather conditions and time of day affect the water colour, photography tips, how to beat the crowds, and what it’s really like to swim in the glacial water!
The Mount Robert Circuit is one of the best day walks in the Nelson Lakes National Park. The views of both Lake Rotoiti and the St Arnaud range are spectacular. Although it does require a bit of a climb, it’s not too difficult and makes for an excellent few hours in the park. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail including, track conditions and difficulty.
That’s right, there’s a lesser known gorge close to Hokitika which offers the most incredible blue water, an exciting vertigo inducing swing bridge and a safe swimming hole. Best of all you won’t have to share it with the crowds! We’re detailing exactly how to get there, including everything you need to know about the trail conditions.
Lake Mangamahoe offers some of the best views on the whole North Island. Mount Taranaki sits behind the gorgeous clear lake and even creates a reflection in the water on a calm day. We’re sharing the very best viewpoints, the conditions you need in order to see the mountain and details on the full lake circuit track.
The Tarawera Trail is one of Rotorua’s best walks. Although it is predominantly through forest, the stops along the way are fantastic, with a crystal clear lake and several different hot springs. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including how to find the hot springs which are not signposted.
The Mahinepua Walk is one of the best easy coastal walks in Northland. It’s not all flat, but the short climbs are rewarded by jaw-dropping views over golden and black sand beaches, distant islands and rugged headlands. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk including track conditions.
The Dukes Nose (Kairara Rock) Track has one of, if not, the best view in all of Northland. It has all the wow factor, with endless spectacular bays and headlands. It does involve a near vertical scramble but you’re assisted with a sturdy metal pole. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail, including track conditions and how hard that scramble really is.
The Roberts Point Track is one of the best hikes on the West Coast. The view of Franz Josef Glacier is phenomenal and there are several amazing swing bridges, and even a floating staircase. It does involve some scrambling and we detail that as well as everything else you need to know about difficulty and the terrain in this guide.
Lake Matheson is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand. Time it right and you will be treated to a mirror image of Aoraki Mount Cook and the surrounding snow-capped peaks in the water. However, not all viewpoints are created equal and the reflection doesn’t always look like the pictures. We’re sharing everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Lake Matheson.
The Alex Knob Track offers one of the best views of Franz Josef Glacier in the whole area, not to mention the incredible mountain range surrounding it. You have to earn the view though with a relatively long hike up to the viewpoint. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty and track conditions, as well as shorter options which still have great views.
Callery Gorge is spectacular, with electric blue water that has to be seen to be believed. It’s an easy walk to reach, yet it still remains relatively unknown. It’s one walk in Franz Josef you do not want to miss! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including un-signposted viewpoints.
