Hiking to the top of Fanthams Peak on New Zealand’s Mt. Taranaki is a great way to spend a sunny summer day. This walk takes you to the alpine wonderland of Mt. Taranaki. Mt. Taranaki is a truly breathtaking mountain that reigns supreme over everything…
The Pouakai Summit is an incredibly rewarding day hike in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. This walk has native forest, alpine tussock, and views that you’ll dream about. I love walking in the Pouakai range of Egmont National Park. This range has some truly…
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…
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…
The Kepler Walk on New Zealand’s South Island is a fantastic hike. Here is some basic information about planning your adventure on the Kepler Track. New Zealand has 9 Great Walks, including the Milford Track, Routeburn Track, and Abel Tasman. These are some of the…
The Routeburn Track is a truly spectacular alpine hike on the South Island of New Zealand. These tips and FAQ will help you plan your hike on this track. One of the first things that I like to do when I’m thinking about doing a…