The Totara Flats Hut walk is a fun, challenging overnight walk in the Tartarua range. This walk is right next to the iconic Holdwsorth-Jumbo Loop and actually includes part of it. The Tartarua range, located close to Wellington, is full of walking tracks and is…
The Round the Mountain Track is a classic walk that circumnavigates Mt. Ruapheu. This multi-day walk has waterfalls, snow capped peaks, native forest, open tussock, and varied volcanic landscapes. Although I’ve spent a lot of time in the Mt. Ruapehu area I had not yet…
The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a lovely great walk in New Zealand. Here is an overview of this magnificent walk. New Zealand’s great walks offer a wide range of experiences, from walking wild west coast beaches along the Heaphy to traversing volcanoes on the…
The Heaphy Track is possibly the New Zealand Great Walk with the most variety along the way from mountains to beaches. Here is the ultimate guide to this wonderful great walk. Wow! I have just come back from walking the Heaphy Track and I was…
The hike difficulty levels in this blog are based on my personal experience. Here is a short explanation of the hike difficulty ratings on this blog. In my blog I include many different day and multi-day hikes. These range from easy walks, like Cathedral Cove…
New Zealand’s backcountry hut pass can be used in hundreds of huts across the country. Here is the lowdown on these passes – cost, how to get them, and which huts are excluded. Exploring the mountains and wilderness of New Zealand is an amazing experience.…
The Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island is a fun, moderate 2 to 3 day walk. Here is some info – highlights, logistics, and how to get to the island. Great Barrier Island is located just north of the Coromandel and east of Auckland. This…
New Zealand’s backcountry huts make walking in the outdoors a joy. Read about the amenities at the different huts and how to buy hut tickets or passes here. Growing up in the USA I became accustomed to sleeping in tiny tents when spending time in…
New Zealand’s Rakiura Walk is a great walk located on Stewart Island. This 3-day walk explores native bush, secluded coves, beaches, and provides the chance to see Kiwi in the wild. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience many of New Zealand’s Great Walks, including the…
It’s almost time to plan ahead and book New Zealand’s Great Walks for the 2019-2020 great walk season. Here are the dates of when you can book your adventures. New Zealand has tons of beautiful and fun places to explore. Some of the best or…