Kakadu is the truly wild part of Australia with huge crocs, red rock formations and stunning ancient aboriginal rock art. Here's out guide to the best things to do in this incredible part of Australia.
Oamaru Penguins: where to find them and which viewing experience is best
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.
A waterfall and glow worm adventure in Dunedin
Oamaru's Blue Penguin Colony: is it worth the entry fee?
Trotters Gorge: spectacular forest and hundreds of glow worms!
Trotters Gorge is a beautiful forest with crystal clear creeks and a great view from the bluffs at the top of the Trotter Gorge Track. Come back at night and you will be treated to one of New Zealand’s most accessible glow worm colonies! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the gorge by day and by night.
40 Inspirational Night Sky Quotes
Roberts Point Track: epic swing bridges and a majestic view of Franz Josef Glacier
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: how to ensure you get that stunning reflection
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.
Lake Hayes: a guide to reflections, sunset and the full walkway
Lake Hayes is gorgeous, surrounded by mountains and rolling hills. On a calm day the reflections in the water are a perfect mirror image of the landscape. As well as the full Lake Hayes Walkway, we’re sharing where to get the perfect reflections, how to find the picturesque wooden jetty and not one but two rope swings!
Alex Knob Track: one of the best views of Franz Josef Glacier
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.
Galway Beach Track: a hidden gem near Fox Glacier
The Galway Beach Track has a bit of everything; wild and remote beaches, sensational mountain views, gorgeous forest and a bit of gold mining history too. It’s an easy walk and not very well known so you’ll likely get it all to yourself, but this being the West Coast you’ll find the track can get a bit muddy. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
Callery Gorge: an easy walk to a stunning electric blue water gorge
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.
Tatare Tunnels Walk: exploring Franz Josef's very own glow worm tunnel
A step by step guide to finding the Milford Sound Swing
Minnehaha Walk, Fox Glacier: beautiful by day, magical at night
50 Inspirational Moon Quotes
The pros and cons of visiting Milford Sound in winter
We’ve visited Milford Sound in summer and winter and can give you the full low down on the pros and cons of a winter trip. We’re covering everything you could possibly want to know from first hand experience. If you’ve been weighing up whether visiting Milford Sound in winter is worth it, this guide will give you a definitive answer.
