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Pororari River Track – Jungle Day Walk

  • Posted on June 26, 2020May 11, 2020
  • Day Hikes & Walks

The Pororari River track, located on the west coast of the South Island is a beautiful day walk. This easy hike explores a jungle like limestone canyon. Before visiting the upper west coast of the South Island of New Zealand I did some research into…

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Davies Track – Lowland Forest In Taranaki

  • Posted on October 14, 2019September 23, 2019
  • Day Hikes & Walks

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…

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Red Tarns – Short Mt. Cook Walk

  • Posted on March 9, 2019February 28, 2019
  • Day Hikes & Walks

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…

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Mark Danenhauer
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