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Miro Or Matai – 3 Tips To Tell Them Apart

  • Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023
  • New Zealand Nature

Is that tree a Miro or matai? These two native New Zealand trees are similar looking, but here are some tips to help you tell them apart. New Zealand is home to a diverse and varied ecosystem. There are beautiful beaches, volcanoes, lakes, and a…

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iNaturalist – Top Free Tool To Identify Species

  • Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023
  • New Zealand Nature

iNaturalist is a great, free tool to help you identify unknown plants or animals. This post explains what it is and how to use it. I love exploring New Zealand, especially visiting a new area I haven’t been to before and finding new species. The…

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New Zealand’s Backcountry Hut Pass Is A Good Deal

  • Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020
  • Fun Adventures

New Zealand’s backcountry hut pass can be used in hundreds of huts across the country. Here is the lowdown on these passes – cost, how to get them, and which huts are excluded. Exploring the mountains and wilderness of New Zealand is an amazing experience.…

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Mark Danenhauer
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