The Pouakai Tarns walk from Mangorei road end is a GREAT day walk in Taranaki. This is the shortest way to get to the famed Pouakai tarns. Ever since the Lonely Planet listed the region as one of the must visit places in the country…
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The Hooker Valley track is the best short walk in Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. Here is all about this memorable walk. This is the first walk that I did when we visited Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park. It blew…
Davies Track is a great, short walk in the Taranaki area of the North Island. This walk takes you to the high point of the Kaitake Range in Egmont National Park. Since I live in Oakura I’m always looking for nice, short walks that I…
The translator tower loop is a great walk on Mt. Taranaki. This half day walk is a fun way to explore the mountain, with forest, alpine tussock, and great views. Mount Taranaki towers over everything when you are in the Taranaki region of the north…
These 5 best Taranaki walks include strolls along the beach, in the bush, and up the mountain. These must do day hikes in the Taranaki area are great year round. New Zealand is a hiker or walkers paradise because there are so many outstanding day…
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…
The around the mountain track that circles Mt. Taranaki is no walk in the park. This multi-day walk is a fun, challenging walk in the Taranaki area. Mt. Egmont National Park is a fantastic, beautiful area centered around the towering volcano called Mt. Egmont or…
The Tasman glacier view track is one of the best short walks for huge payoffs in the Mt. Cook area. Here are the details on this great, short hike. If you love mountains then you’ll love Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park in New Zealand’s south…
Lake Rotokare is a predator free scenic reserve just north of Eltham in Taranaki New Zealand. Our family spent a night exploring this cool spot. Somehow it took us over 3 years to finally head over to Lake Rotokare. This area had always been on…
The red tarns are a less known walk in the Mt. Cook area of New Zealand’s South island. This short walk has big rewards with amazing views. I have now been to the Mt. Cook area a handful of times. Each time I try to…