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Punakaiki Cavern is a fantastic limestone cave you can explore without a guide. You can venture through the dark depths of the cave, whilst listening to the wild waves crashing against the rocks nearby. Come back at night and you’ll find it’s a whole new world, illuminated by the light of hundreds of tiny glow worms! We’re sharing everything you need to know about visiting the cave, by day and by night.
The Mount Robert Circuit is one of the best day walks in the Nelson Lakes National Park. The views of both Lake Rotoiti and the St Arnaud range are spectacular. Although it does require a bit of a climb, it’s not too difficult and makes for an excellent few hours in the park. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail including, track conditions and difficulty.
That’s right, there’s a lesser known gorge close to Hokitika which offers the most incredible blue water, an exciting vertigo inducing swing bridge and a safe swimming hole. Best of all you won’t have to share it with the crowds! We’re detailing exactly how to get there, including everything you need to know about the trail conditions.
Lake Gault is a spectacular lake offering sublime views of Aoraki Mount Cook and the surrounding mountain range. In the right conditions it provides a perfect mirror image in the water. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk to get there, plus the conditions you need to get that crystal clear reflection.
Sydney is well known for having beautiful beaches but the majority of people all flock to the same ones. If you prefer your beaches a little more secluded we’re spilling the beans on Sydney’s best hidden gems, which you often get all to yourself! From secret coves to wild and jungly island vibes, we have you covered in this detailed guide.
Waitomo has the best glow worm caves in the country and yes that’s caves plural, for there are so many more than just the one famous cave! But there’s more to Waitomo than caves if you give it the time, with spectacular waterfalls, a huge limestone arch, a hot water beach and even one of the longest, highest swing bridges in the country! This guide covers all the things you shouldn’t miss in Waitomo.
