A Guide to Franz Josef, New Zealand

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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Robert’s Point Hike in Franz Josef, New Zealand

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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A Guide to Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

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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How to Spend 3 Days in Picton, New Zealand

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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Queen Charlotte Track Hike in Picton, New Zealand

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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Peninsula Walkway Hike in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikoura is exceptionally well-known for its water sports and marine life. There are plenty of tour operators who will take you dolphin or whale watching, swimming with the dolphins, kayaking and even whale-watching flights! The best thing to do in Kaikoura…

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Gondola Hike in Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand is probably the number one country I have been dying to visit. I remember how I used to sit in front of the television enthralled by the ads that came on advertising all the wonderful things you could…

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How to Spend 6 Weeks Backpacking Australia

Well, this is going to be a big post! I arrived in Australia six weeks ago on a one-way ticket from Canada and have spent my time down under squeezing as much of out this country as possible while backpacking…

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How to Spend a Weekend on the Gold Coast, Australia

The Gold Coast is Australia's sixth-largest city and Queensland's second-largest after Brisbane on Australia's east coast. It's famous for its beaches and world-class surfing and is located in southern Queensland right on the border with New South Wales. I am…

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Day Trip to North Stradbroke Island, Australia

Stradbroke Island is split into two parts: North and South. North Stradbroke Island is the more popular of the two, a delightful island getaway with stunning beaches and a laidback lifestyle. Heading over to "Straddie" as the locals call it…

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Day Trip to Rottnest Island, Australia

Rottnest Island is one of the most famous attractions of Perth and of Western Australia, home to beautiful beaches with white sand and stunning blue water, and the adorable quokkas that call this island home. Perth is the most isolated…

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Day Trip to Penguin Island from Perth, Australia

Penguin Island is the largest island in Shoalwater Islands Marine Park just off the coast south of Perth. Perth is the most isolated city in the world, situated all the way on the far western coast of Australia. The next…

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How to Spend a Weekend in Launceston in Tasmania, Australia

Launceston is the second-largest city in Tasmania after the capital city of Hobart in the south, home to just under 95,000 people. Tasmania is an island and the southernmost state in Australia, located across the Bass Strait from Victoria. It's…

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Visiting the Bay of Fires in Tasmania, Australia

Tasmania is an island and the southernmost state in Australia, located across the Bass Strait from Victoria. It's a stunning state, full of beauty to explore and well worth a few weeks added on to your Australian itinerary. I based…

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