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Monro Beach is spectacular and is reached via a short easy walk through beautiful dense rainforest. When you arrive you’ll find a glorious beach with picturesque sea stacks and hopefully some rare tawaki penguins too. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk and all our tips for spotting the adorable Fiordland crested penguins.
The Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway is a fantastic walk which showcases the gorgeous coastline and visits Kaikoura’s best seal colony. However the main trail also spends a lot of time alongside the road. We’re sharing a better route which never follows the road and takes you along various bays and up to the cliff tops for the most beautiful views in the area.
The Mangapohue Natural Bridge is spectacular by day and simply magical at night. By day you’ll walk through a towering limestone gorge to a huge natural arch. By night the area is transformed into a true glow worm wonderland. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the experience by day and by night.
If you’re looking for a glow worm filled cave adventure without a guide, then Abbey Caves is the place to head. You won’t find walkways or lighting in these three undeveloped caves and that only adds to the fun. Come prepared to get wet and you’ll be rewarded with an incredible glow worm experience. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the caves including difficulty and conditions.
Oamaru is undoubtedly one of the best places in New Zealand to spot penguins in the wild. You can see both little blue penguins (Kororā) and yellow-eyed penguins (Hoiho) in the one area. We’re sharing everything you need to know about Oamaru’s penguins including which viewing area is best, whether the paid viewing is worth it, and where to see penguins without a tour.
