One of our final bucket list things to do in New Zealand was to spot a real-life actual kiwi! Kiwis are the national icon of New Zealand, as well as what we call New Zealanders and that delicious hairy green…
Tongariro National Park is in the heart of the North Island and by and large one of the most popular national parks in the entire country. Tongariro National Park is a UNESCO Dual World Heritage Site and features a three…
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is the most famous one-day one-way hike in Tongariro National Park and it's part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, a three-day loop hike that circles around the national park visiting some of the most incredible viewpoints…
Tongariro National Park is full of treasures - perhaps most famously the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a 19.4km trek that traverses craters and passes Mount Ngauruhoe, known as Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, the rest of the park…
We finally conquered the Tongariro Alpine Crossing! Heralded as one of the best things to do in New Zealand, the crossing is an icon. In fact, it's the most popular hike in the country! Up to 4000 people tackle the trail each…
