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Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes: Travel Guide

Punakaiki, better known as Pancake Rocks is a gorgeous rock formation on the spectacular West Coast of South Island, and must-visit place on your road trip around New Zealand. Read more about Pancake Rocks and blowholes in the area with our travel guide, including tips on where to stay, how to get there, and the best time to visit.

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Avalanche Peak Track: The Best Day Hike in Arthur's Pass

One of the most challenging, but also one of the most rewarding hikes we've done in New Zealand was Avalanche Peak Track in Arthur's Pass on South Island. Read our hiking guide including tips on where to find the trailhead, where to stay, what to pack, what route to choose, what are the weather conditions, and information on how difficult is the trek, and how fit you have to be.

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Mueller Hut: Hiking Guide to New Zealand's Most Beautiful Hut

The hike to Mueller Hut in Mount Cook National Park belongs among the most iconic New Zealand's one-day or overnight treks. Read our hiking guide including tips on how to make a reservation for the hut, where to stay in Mount Cook Village, what to pack, and we share information on how difficult is the track. Simply put, this is the only guide you need as it answers everything you must know before hiking Mueller Hut Track.

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Copland Track: Hike to Welcome Flat Hut and Hot Pools

The in and out Copland Track is an overnight hike in New Zealand's West Coast. Why should you choose this trek and spend a night in Welcome Flat Hut? Except for the mountain scenery, there is one more reason. Hot Pools. In this travel guide, we share everything you need to know for planning Copland Track, including practical tips on how to reserve the hut, when is the best time for the hike, what to pack, and how to enjoy the hot pools the most.

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A Guide to Lake Matheson in New Zealand

One of the most popular lakes in New Zealand, famous for the mirror effect, is Lake Matheson on the West Coast of South Island. If you plan your visit, read more about Lake Matheson Walk. This travel guide also includes tips on when to visit, how to capture the best photo, what to expect, and where to stay.

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South Coast Track, New Zealand: Get Off the Beaten Path

Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is renowned for its natural beauty. Is there a multi-day trek that still keeps its secrets? According to us, it is South Coast Track, that we consider as an off the beaten hike on South Island. Read our hiking guide where we share tips for hiking South Coast Track, New Zealand, including tips on where to stay, what to pack, and how to get to the trailhead.

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Hiking Guide to Queen Charlotte Track

Multi-day hike Queen Charlotte Track offers spectacular views of Marlborough Sounds therefore, it is one of the most popular treks on New Zealand's South Island. Read our hiking guide on how to arrange boat transport to the trek, where to stay, what to pack with information on how difficult is the hike. Everything you need to know about Queen Charlotte Track is in this post.

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Cape Kidnappers Walking Track: Visit a Gannet Bird Colony

Are you looking for a rewarding hike which combines amazing fauna and flora? What about Cape Kidnappers Walking Track in Hawke's Bay near Napier, a hike which will take you through beautiful scenery to a large gannet bird colony? Read our travel guide on Cape Kidnappers, which includes tips on when to go, what to pack, where to stay and much more.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiking Rakiura Track

Stewart Island is not often visited by holidaymakers on a strict itinerary, which is a shame, as it is possible to find here one of New Zealand's best Great Walks, Rakiura Track. Read our hiking guide that includes everything you need to know before starting this trek, tips on how to book campsites or huts, trail description, what to pack, and information on weather, prices, and itinerary.

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The Kepler Track Hiking Guide: Perfect 4 Days in Fiordland National Park

60 kilometers-long Kepler Track loop, New Zealand's Great Walk in Fiordland National Park is high on the list of best hikes we've done in this country. Read our hiking guide including tips on how to create Kepler Track itinerary, where to find the trailhead, how to make a reservation, what to pack, and much more. Everything you need to know before hiking Kepler Track is here, in this blog post.

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Liverpool Track: Hiking in Mount Aspiring National Park

Explore with us one of the most wonderful in and out hikes in Mount Aspiring National Park, Liverpool Track, that leads to a renowned Liverpool Hut. Allegedly, this hut has a toilet with the best view in New Zealand, so let's find out. In this hiking guide, we share with you how to get to the trailhead, how to make a hut booking, when is the best time for the hike, and much more.

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Wellington: Best Things to Do in the Capital of New Zealand

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand is one of the windiest cities in the world, and although it is often skipped by travelers seeking the beauty of nature, the city has quite many attractions to offer, and it is worth it to spend here a pleasant day or two. Read our travel guide on the best things to do in Wellington, places to visit, and must-see highlights with tips on where to stay, and what to pack.

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Hiking Guide to Lake Waikaremoana Track

Lake Waikaremoana Track is one of three New Zealand's Great Walks situated on the North Island. Read our hiking guide on how to trek around Lake Waikaremoana, where to stay, how to make your reservation, what to pack, and how to get to the trailhead and from the end of the hike by boat. This post simply covers everything you need to know before hiking Lake Waikaremoana Track.

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