If you’re after a multiday adventure in New Zealand you’ve probably already considered doing a Great Walk. The Routeburn Track is one of the best, and is the perfect place to start if you’re new to multiday treks. We hiked the Routeburn Track in three days earlier this year and it was an amazing experience … Read more
Te Anau is a heavy hitter in the New Zealand travel scene, but there’s an often-overlooked small town just next door that you might want to check out. There are some fun things to do in Manapouri, including a great beach, a half-day walk above Lake Manapouri and the day trip to Doubtful Sound. Keep … Read more
Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park (Milford Sound) and is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist towns. It’s situated on the shores of Lake Te Anau, and across the lake sits a series of caves. Those caves are home to some unique creatures — glowworms! Note: We paid our own way … Read more
Manapouri is a tiny town near Te Anau, and the fact it isn’t on the main road means a lot of people miss it. It’s a cool place to see, mostly because of Frasers Beach. We reckon it’s one of the best lake beaches in New Zealand — keep reading and see if you feel … Read more
The third and final day of the Routeburn Track features some nice views of the Hollyford Valley as well as an impressive waterfall and finishes with a rewarding side-trip up to Key Summit. Key Summit is also an excellent day walk option – keep reading for the all information you’ll need above this section of … Read more
The Routeburn Track, typically walked in 3 days, is one of the best ways to see the spectacular mountain scenery of New Zealand’s South Island. Day 2 of the Routeburn Track takes you above the Routeburn Valley, over Harris Saddle and then down to Lake Mackenzie. Keep reading to find out more, and if you … Read more
If you’re looking for the perfect viewpoint above one of New Zealand’s most beautiful lakes, you’ve come to the right place. The Circle Track, which winds up through the forest to a lookout above Lake Manapouri, is a fun walk but there also needs to be a little planning involved – keep reading to find … Read more
The Kepler Track is one of the easier Great Walks to plan and walk, making it a great option for anyone looking to get into some multi-day hiking in New Zealand. There’s still a lot of planning involved, and some big decisions to make, and that’s where I come in! We hiked the Kepler Track … Read more
Day 3 of the Kepler Track, from Iris Burn Hut to Rainbow Reach, mostly takes you through the forest and is a bit more low-key than the first two days. That doesn’t mean it’s uninteresting or easy though! It’s a long day of walking (you can spend an extra day at Moturau Hut, as many … Read more
Day 2 of the Kepler Track is generally known as the best day in terms of views. The walk from Luxmore Hut to Iris Burn Hut takes you along a series of ridges with beautiful views of the mountains surrounding them. Well, that is if you can see it all through the clouds! Luxmore Hut … Read more