By Kirsten Moratz It was a sunny and brisk day in late September that we set off for a luxury weekend getaway in the Kaimais. We had decided to do a bit of a different adventure to normal and go off track. A couple years ago, Amber did a course where they went into the […]
Hiking
Mount Urchin – Day hike
This is a great hike to do if you like to see different teraine and views to die for. Make sure its a clear sunny day and you will definatlely enjoy it. Three highlights of the hike were the views from the top of Mount Ngauruhoe and mount Tongariro are spectacular. Not many people on […]
Anne’s Waterfall Hike Christchurch
This hike is a fun one to do only 35 min drive from christchurch, hightlights were Trees are beautiful and different from normal, lots of bird life, you follow a stream for a bit black berries to eat along the way you can do it in a loop breathtaking senery on your drive to the […]
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Pirongia Hut Waikato NZ – Solo overnight hike
This is one of the most demanding walks I have done, but I do like a good challenge, so I enjoyed it. The challenges came from the constant climbing up and down along the ridge lines. It also rained, so it was muddy and slippery. Thank god for chains to pull yourself up with, otherwise […]
Lake Waikaremoana – 44km – 4 day hike – NZ
Here is a wee diary of our 3 night 4 day hike we really enjoyed with our highlight being the Korokoro Waterfall: DAY 1 – Onepoto to Whanganui hut by water taxi https://www.ngaituhoe.iwi.nz/alerts-and-important-information The driver was funny a young Maori guy from the area. We asked if he had walked the track and he said, […]
Overnight Hike to Dundle Hill – waitomo NZ
I would definately reccomend this overnight hike it cost us $80 a night each or you can pay $1200 a night to book out the whole place. HIGHLIGHTS The views from Dundle Hill cabin Yoga in the sun in the morning Scrabble and wine at night by the fire Having the whole cabin to ourselves […]
Ruapane Trig Hike, Waikato, New Zealand
This is a great hike to do, it is about 1 and half hours one way. To get to the start of the track I drove to the end of Waite Road (in Tepahu) one way, be prepared for 1km on gravel roads. You can continue on this track to the “Pahautea Hut” which take […]
Rainbow Mountain Hike, Rotorua, New Zealand
This is a great hike to do if you are in the Rotorua area, located 20 minutes drive south on the way to Taupo. We started the walk from Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve on SH5 Thermal Explorer Highway. The walk takes approximately 1 and half hours to the summit (one way). Once we reached the […]
Rangatira Point Track Walk, Taupo, New Zealand
This easy walk winds through native bush along the lakes edge, offering great views, picnic areas, swimming and fishing spots. It’s perfect for families and those wanting to enjoy Lake Taupo. Are dogs allowed? Yes on leads Distance? 3km from car park one, about a one and half hour walk one way […]
Aratiatia Dam release Taupo New Zealand
Before After How do I find it? Just put “Aratiatai Dam” into google maps and it will take you to the dam location, drive to the dam and you will find carpark there. The pathway to the viewing of the dam release is across the road and about a 5 min walk in the […]