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Tutukaka Lighthouse Walk – Ocean Views

  • Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024
  • Day Hikes & Walks

The Tutukaka Lighthouse walk is a fun short walk with fantastic views. This easy walk is a great way to enjoy the views of the area and get your heart pumping! I have visited the Tutukaka Coast area a few times and have always really…

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Moria Gate Arch Walk – A Gem Near Karamea

  • Posted on July 4, 2021July 2, 2021
  • Day Hikes & Walks

The Moria Gate Arch is a lovely short walk near Karamea. This 1 and a half hour walk explores native bush, caves, and a huge arch over a river. Karamea is the end of the road for many people that visit the West coast of…

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Karaganhake Gorge Walks – Fun, Historic Coromandel

  • Posted on September 12, 2020August 19, 2020
  • Day Hikes & Walks

Karangahake Gorge is a breathtakingly narrow gorge that is great to explore over a few hours. Here are some tips on this fun day hike in the Coromandel. Shortly after moving to New Zealand we excitedly began planning our first trip to explore the country,…

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Cathedral Cove Hike In The Coromandel

  • Posted on August 25, 2020August 9, 2020
  • Day Hikes & Walks

Cathedral Cove is a must do hike that is fun any time of year. This walk on the Coromandel Peninsula is one of the best short walks in New Zealand. The Coromandel Peninsula is a lovely part of New Zealand that has amazing beaches, offshore…

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Explore Predator Free Ulva Island – Short Walks

  • Posted on July 31, 2020June 28, 2020
  • Day Hikes & Walks

Ulva Island is a small island off the coast of Rakiura (Stewart) Island. This predator free island is full of native birds, native forest, and trails to explore. I’ve now been to a few predator free islands and reserves and always find them enjoyable. These…

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Sandfly Bay – Seals, Penguins, & Great Beach

  • Posted on March 3, 2019February 13, 2019
  • Day Hikes & Walks

Sandfly bay is a wonderful spot to explore if you want to see yellow-eyed penguins, sand dunes and a remote beach. Read all about this cools spot on the Otago Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me how many beautiful places there are in New…

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