The Taranaki Falls Hike on Mt. Ruapehu is a great short walk. This hike is perfect if you only have a few hours at Whakapapa Village to explore the area. When I first heard about this hike I was a bit confused. I live in…
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The Mt. Roberts hike in Nelson Lakes National Park is fantastic day hike. This half day hike has incredible views and is a must do! I have a lot of hobbies, but hands down my favourite activity is hiking. I absolutely love spending a day…
Tama Lakes makes a fantastic day walk near Mt. Ruapehu. This hike is an alternative to the busy Tongariro Crossing with alpine views. Mt. Ruapehu is the hulking mass of rock that juts up from the central part of the North Island. The area around…
The Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island is a fun, moderate 2 to 3 day walk. Here is some info – highlights, logistics, and how to get to the island. Great Barrier Island is located just north of the Coromandel and east of Auckland. This…
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…
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…
The translator tower loop is a great walk on Mt. Taranaki. This half day walk is a fun way to explore the mountain, with forest, alpine tussock, and great views. Mount Taranaki towers over everything when you are in the Taranaki region of the north…
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 Whitecliffs walk is one of our favorite walks to do in the Taranaki area. Here is an overview of this hike that crosses some paddocks, tall cliffs, and a beautiful stretch of beach. Most of the walking or hiking tracks in the Taranaki area…