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8 Outstanding New Zealand Waterfalls

  • Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022
  • Fun Adventures

Here are 8 New Zealand waterfalls that will leave a lasting impression. This short list includes some from across the country that are all truly awe inspiring. When we first arrived in New Zealand I remember being blown away at the sheer number of rivers,…

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8 Great Barrier Island Must Do’s

  • Posted on December 17, 2020December 8, 2020
  • Fun Adventures

Here are the 8 Great Barrier Island must do’s. The island has a diverse range of activities – hiking, surfing, beach walks, or just relaxing. Great Barrier Island is truly a land to itself. It may only be a 30 minute plane ride from Auckland,…

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6 New Zealand Glaciers – You Need To Visit!

  • Posted on November 15, 2019November 6, 2019
  • Fun Adventures

The mountainous terrain of New Zealand is home to over 3,000 glaciers. Here are 6 well known glaciers that you should visit today! All but 18 of the glaciers are located on the South Island (although only 6 of those 18 are larger than 1…

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Time To Book New Zealand’s Great Walks!

  • Posted on June 5, 2019May 26, 2019
  • Hiking & Tramping

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…

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Around The Mountain Track – Mt. Egmont NP

  • Posted on April 25, 2019November 17, 2020
  • Hiking & Tramping

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…

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