While on our way to Wanaka from Franz Josef, we decided to visit the Omarama Clay Cliffs. This is under an hour from Lake Pukaki and well on the way if you’re already on the main road (SH8). Although you need to specially make a turn in from the main road, I can assure you …
Tracking through the Hooker Valley Track, Mt Cook
The Hooker Valley Track is a fairly comfortable and fulfilling track. I especially like it because it is very relaxing and the view you get is too good to be true for the amount of effort required for this walk! On clear days, you get to enjoy the best Southern Alps landscapes and glaciers in …
My Walk along Lake Matheson
The Lake Matheson Walk is a very flat and relaxing walk suitable for anyone! We visited this beautiful place right after our Glacier Hike since it was around the area. It is nestled in a lush ancient forest and is well-known for that perfect reflection of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. On a good day, …
My experience on a Heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Checking a Glacier heli-hike off my list was not even something I thought about when I first decided to go on a working holiday in New Zealand. However, as I was building up my to-do list, this seems like an experience that I must complete! It was a very unique hiking experience on the top …
Hiking to the Avalanche Peak at Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand
Hiking the Avalanche Peak at Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand has got to be one of my most memorable hikes ever. The hike was difficult yet fulfilling, and dangerous yet worth the effort. I’m sure you will feel the same too, so read on about my experience and see if you’d like to embark on one …
My Journey up Ben Lomond in Queenstown, NZ
The Ben Lomond Track is a popular full-day track located in Queenstown. My journey up Ben Lomond in Queenstown was very memorable and one I did with no regrets despite it being one of the tougher hikes I’ve experienced! I dedicated one day for this track when I was in the South Island because I …
5 Reasons why you MUST visit Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Thinking if Tongariro Alpine Crossing is worth adding to your already-packed New Zealand itinerary? Read on to see why you should!! I’ll be sharing my top five experiences that makes this such a unique hike that you cannot miss! Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best hikes I’ve done in New Zealand. It was …
My Top 10 favorite hiking tracks in New Zealand
Hiking! Yes, Hiking! One of my favoritiest thing to do in New Zealand is none other than hiking! I love that feeling of getting to the summit for the surreal views that makes all that hard work from before worthwhile. With that, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite hiking tracks I did during my …
Tips to completing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in the Tongariro National Park of North Island, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular day hikes in the country because of the beautiful views it has of three active volcanoes and the unique blue lake. In addition, views from both the summer and winter are both so …
Preparing for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
About the Tongariro Alpine Crossing The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in the middle of North Island, New Zealand, at the Tongariro National Park. It is a must-visit in my opinion if you are at the North Island because of its unique combination of active volcanoes and the three blue lakes near the peak. I …