The Kepler Track is one of New Zealand's 9 Great Walks. Great Walks are more maintained and clearly marked than other hiking trails in the country. They offer a diverse look into the stunning landscapes of New Zealand in an…
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Queenstown is a major city on New Zealand's South Island. Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand. Situated on the banks of Lake Wakatipu, there's plenty to do to keep you going for days. Try your hand at…
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The Ben Lomond Summit hike is a difficult hike that winds its way steadily above Queenstown to the Ben Lomond Saddle before taking on a rocky trek circling the mountain to arrive at the summit 1748m high. This hike is…
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Queenstown is a large city on the southern end of the South Island in beautiful New Zealand. It's much bigger than neighbouring Wanaka and feels much more like a proper city with plenty of amenities. The drive from Wanaka to…
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Wanaka is an incredibly beautiful part of New Zealand, nestled inland in the southwestern corner. Home to plenty of beautiful outdoor activities, the town of Wanaka is the perfect place to hang out for a week and enjoy the scenery.
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If you know me, you know I seek out my favourite flower everywhere in the world (Provence, France of course, as well as British Columbia, Canada and most recently Tasmania, Australia). There's something so endearing about twirling around in a…
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Roy's Peak hike is a huge draw for Wanaka, thanks in part to that insta-famous shot you get from the lower lookout (you know which one I'm talking about). The view from Roy's Peak is incredible - think 360 degrees…
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Rob Roy Glacier Track is the much quieter neighbour of the insta-famous Roy's Peak hike, both situated just outside of Wanaka. Rob Roy Glacier Track is maintained by the Department of Conservation as part of Mount Aspiring National Park. The…
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The New Zealand Blue Pools are well known in the Instagram world, and it's not hard to see why! A perfect oasis of icy cold pure blue water gurgling under a picturesque swinging bridge that makes for incredible photos. What…
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Franz Josef is a tiny town on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, home to the famous Franz Josef Glacier. Neighbouring Fox Glacier is just down the road. These glaciers are unique in that they are two of…
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Franz Josef is a tiny town on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, home to the famous Franz Josef Glacier. Neighbouring Fox Glacier is just down the road. These glaciers are unique in that they are two of…
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Abel Tasman National Park is the smallest national park in New Zealand, tucked on the left prong of the northern tip of the South Island, just west of Nelson. Named for the first European explorer to have visited New Zealand,…
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Picton is a harbour town, mostly accessed by visitors seeking to board the ferry that connects the North and the South Island. A small place, the most popular activity here is definitely the hiking. Picton is the gateway to the…
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The Queen Charlotte Track is an epic 3-5 day hiking trail across the peninsula of Queen Charlotte Sound through stunning forest with incredible views of coves and the details of the harbour. The entire route winds 70km from Anikawa on…
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