Hidden away by the side of the road and with no signs to pointing towards it, Depot Creek Falls is a more impressive waterfall than some of the more popular ones nearby. I’ll show you how to find this hidden spot as well as a few tips on what else to see along the Haast … Read more
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
The three-four hour walk from Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut is a relaxing way to start a multiday hike. You’ll follow a pristine river (The Routeburn) through the forest and then head above the valley for some awesome views. It’s also a perfect day walk route if you’re short one time. Keep reading for … Read more
There are hundreds of hikes on New Zealand’s South Island, and naturally some fall through the cracks in terms of popularity. The Sugarloaf Pass Track is a great example. It’s an awesome walk and it’s only around an hour’s drive from Queenstown, yet it’s one of the quietest tracks we’ve been on in New Zealand. … Read more
Roaring Billy Falls is one of three accessible (and very scenic) waterfalls along the Haast Pass, the road which takes you to the West Coast from Wanaka. Walking to Roaring Billy Falls It’s a short forest walk (10-15 minute) to the banks of the Haast River, where you’ll need to walk over plenty of stones … Read more
Thunder Creek Falls is, in my opinion, the best waterfall to visit on the road between Wanaka and the West Coast. It’s also one of the most accessible large waterfalls in New Zealand (although you can only see it from across the river) — the viewing platform / river’s edge is just a two minute … Read more
Located around an hour from Wānaka, on the road to the West Coast, the Blue Pools Track is one of the best short walks in Mount Aspiring National Park. The Blue Pools is a clear, calm section of the Blue / Makarora rivers — it’s some of the most pristine and inviting water you’ll see … Read more
Fantail Falls, named after one of New Zealand’s cutest birds, is a small waterfall located a few minutes’ walk from the main road between Wānaka and Haast. It’s one of several easily accessible waterfalls in the area and is worth a quick look — watch out for the sandflies though! Fantail Falls We had no … Read more
The Rob Roy Glacier Track takes you past some of the South Island’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Massive waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs, there are snow-capped mountains all around and the hike is actually pretty easy. Rob Roy Glacier is one of the best looking glaciers (from ground level) in New Zealand and it’s the … Read more