New Zealand is famous for its spectacular scenery and epic hiking opportunities. From mountains to fjords to glaciers to beaches to extinct volcanoes, New Zealand really has a diverse range of landscapes. And the best way to experience them is by walking – or tramping, as the Kiwis say. While long-distance trails like the Te Araroa… Read More 20 of the BEST Day Hikes in New Zealand
Tongariro National Park is the most-visited national park on the North Island of New Zealand. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is probably the most popular day hike in the whole country! But there’s more to see here than just the epic hikes. Tongariro has three active volcanoes: Ngauruhoe, Ruapehu, and Tongariro. Explore more of the national… Read More A Travel Guide for Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
The Coromandel Peninsula is known for its pristine beaches and beautiful coastline, with spots like Cathedral Cove. But there’s also one of the best hikes on the North Island of New Zealand here: the Pinnacles. This was one of my favorite hikes in the country – and while I did it as a day hike,… Read More Hiking the Pinnacles in the Coromandel, New Zealand
The day I hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand is one of my favorite travel days of my life. With poor weather forecast for the entirety of my time in the area, I’d given up hope that I’d be able to do this phenomenal hike. At 9pm before the first full day, the… Read More Tongariro Alpine Crossing: What to Know About New Zealand’s Most Epic Day Hike