Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is one of the most well-known in New Zealand, home to the iconic view of the glacier-covered Mount Cook rising high in the backdrop. Full of hiking trails, this national park is popular with outdoor enthusiasts…
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The most famous track of Mount Cook National Park is the Hooker Valley Track, an easy 10km return hike with very minimal height change that wanders its way along the valley towards Mount Cook. It will likely be one of…
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Roadtrips are one of my all-time favourite ways to travel. I love packing up the car with all the supplies to head out on the open road and see what fascinating places there are to stop at. There is a…
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Te Wahipounamu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a stunning area with some of New Zealand's most scenic landscapes. Nestled in the heart of Fiordland National Park is Milford Sound, New Zealand's most popular tourist destination and a region that…
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Milford Sound is situated in the southwest of New Zealand's South Island in the famous Fiordland National Park. This region is widely regarded as the 8th Wonder of the World, and it's not hard to see why. This place is…
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One of the biggest questions I had before embarking on my backpacking travels was "What the heck do I eat!?" I had visions of having to fork out money for restaurant meals or pre-prepared food at cafes or grocery stores. Turns…
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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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