If you’ve been weighing up whether to go to the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony or whether to try and see them for free then this is the guide for you. We did both and can give you the full lowdown on what to expect.
Trotters Gorge: spectacular forest and hundreds of glow worms!
Trotters Gorge is a beautiful forest with crystal clear creeks and a great view from the bluffs at the top of the Trotter Gorge Track. Come back at night and you will be treated to one of New Zealand’s most accessible glow worm colonies! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the gorge by day and by night.
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Roberts Point Track: epic swing bridges and a majestic view of Franz Josef Glacier
The Roberts Point Track is one of the best hikes on the West Coast. The view of Franz Josef Glacier is phenomenal and there are several amazing swing bridges, and even a floating staircase. It does involve some scrambling and we detail that as well as everything else you need to know about difficulty and the terrain in this guide.
Lake Matheson: how to ensure you get that stunning reflection
Lake Matheson is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand. Time it right and you will be treated to a mirror image of Aoraki Mount Cook and the surrounding snow-capped peaks in the water. However, not all viewpoints are created equal and the reflection doesn’t always look like the pictures. We’re sharing everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Lake Matheson.
Lake Hayes: a guide to reflections, sunset and the full walkway
Lake Hayes is gorgeous, surrounded by mountains and rolling hills. On a calm day the reflections in the water are a perfect mirror image of the landscape. As well as the full Lake Hayes Walkway, we’re sharing where to get the perfect reflections, how to find the picturesque wooden jetty and not one but two rope swings!
Alex Knob Track: one of the best views of Franz Josef Glacier
The Alex Knob Track offers one of the best views of Franz Josef Glacier in the whole area, not to mention the incredible mountain range surrounding it. You have to earn the view though with a relatively long hike up to the viewpoint. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty and track conditions, as well as shorter options which still have great views.
Galway Beach Track: a hidden gem near Fox Glacier
The Galway Beach Track has a bit of everything; wild and remote beaches, sensational mountain views, gorgeous forest and a bit of gold mining history too. It’s an easy walk and not very well known so you’ll likely get it all to yourself, but this being the West Coast you’ll find the track can get a bit muddy. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
Callery Gorge: an easy walk to a stunning electric blue water gorge
Callery Gorge is spectacular, with electric blue water that has to be seen to be believed. It’s an easy walk to reach, yet it still remains relatively unknown. It’s one walk in Franz Josef you do not want to miss! We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including un-signposted viewpoints.
Tatare Tunnels Walk: exploring Franz Josef's very own glow worm tunnel
A step by step guide to finding the Milford Sound Swing
Minnehaha Walk, Fox Glacier: beautiful by day, magical at night
50 Inspirational Moon Quotes
The pros and cons of visiting Milford Sound in winter
We’ve visited Milford Sound in summer and winter and can give you the full low down on the pros and cons of a winter trip. We’re covering everything you could possibly want to know from first hand experience. If you’ve been weighing up whether visiting Milford Sound in winter is worth it, this guide will give you a definitive answer.
Washpen Falls - a waterfall with lost world vibes near Christchurch
Mount Dewar: one of the best sunset spots in Queenstown
Key Summit Track: a stunning short walk in Fiordland
The magic of the Isthmus Peak Track at sunset
Isthmus Peak offers some of the most spectacular views in all of Wanaka. And not just from the peak, but along much of the trail. It’s a very steep hike, but your efforts are greatly rewarded. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk including difficulty and what it’s like to walk down in the dark!
Rocky Mountain Summit Track - is this the best short walk in Wanaka?
The Rocky Mountain Summit Track has outstanding views with almost every step. It’s also far less steep and challenging than some of the better known walks in Wanaka. If you’re looking for mountain and lake panoramas that can be walked in just 3 hours, then this is the track for you. We’re sharing everything you need to know including track conditions and which section to avoid!
Sealy Tarns Track - is this the best view in Mount Cook?
The Sealy Tarns Track offers some of the most incredible views in the Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park. To say it has the wow factor is an understatement. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the hike including difficulty, track conditions and a great turn around viewpoint if you don’t want to walk the whole trail, but still want to see one of the best views in the park.