Egmont National Park is tucked away on the west coast of the North Island on a peninsula sticking out in the region of Taranaki. The crowning glory of this region? Mount Taranaki is an active stratovolcano home to plenty of…
Pouakai Tarns is one of the most well-known hikes of the Mount Taranaki region in Egmont National Park. If you do a quick Google search, you'll see incredible photos of Mount Taranaki reflected in the tarns at all hours of…
After having lived and worked in Kaikoura for 3 1/2 months, we set off on a month-long roadtrip around the South Island to explore new destinations and revisit some of my favourites in the wintertime. Winter is - surprisingly -…
New Zealand is an outdoor paradise. It's home to some of the world's most beautiful national parks, stunning coastline, breathtaking views and world-renowned hiking trails. During my time on the South Island, I hiked over a hundred kilometres of beautiful…
Arthur's Pass is the east-to-west road that crosses the South Island of New Zealand. Perhaps one of the most beautiful drives we did on the entire South Island, the road is home to a national park at the heart (Arthur's…
People come from around the world to experience the magic and wonder of Milford Sound in the heart of Fiordland National Park on the southwest coast of New Zealand's South Island. While I enjoyed visiting this region in the summertime…
Lake Marian is a fantastic hike in Fiordland National Park. People come from around the world to experience the magic and wonder of this region on the southwest coast of New Zealand's South Island. The lake is truly beautiful and…
Mount Cook National Park is my favourite summertime destination in New Zealand. It's full of incredible hiking, stunning views and picturesque mountains that surround the valley in which Mount Cook Village is nestled. You can read my detailed summer guide…
