The Roy’s Peak Hike is one of the best in all of New Zealand. But what is Roys Peak difficulty and is it worth the effort? We spent 3 months traveling New Zealand in our campervan and loved our Roys Peak sunrise experience so much that it landed a spot on our recommended New Zealand … Read more
Marlborough New Zealand is a wine lover’s paradise. The weather in Marlborough is perfect for wine: warm, dry, and beautiful. That also makes the area perfect for something else: winery tours. There are so many wineries in Marlborough it’ll make your head spin. The cellar doors, or tasting rooms, for all of the wineries in the area are also all located in a relatively small area, making it great for wine tasting tours. In our opinion, the best way to do a Marlborough wine tour is on a bike. When you bike, there are a ton of benefits that you get, which you don’t get while driving from winery to winery:
Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound are two of the best and most popular destination in all of New Zealand. Located in Fiordlands National Park, both of these sounds, which are technically fjords, host incredible cruise excursions that give you an up-close-and-personal view of New Zealand’s most beautiful bodies of water. The Milford Sound cruises to Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Fairy Falls. Doubtful Sound cruises bring you on calm, reflective waters among numerous towering waterfalls. Both cruise locations give the opportunity to see seals, dolphins, and even whales. So which destination should you choose, Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound? As you might expect, the best way to see Fiordlands National Park is to see both! But if you have to choose one, we are going to help you decide which one is the best for you. Are you ready? Let’s go!
Mount Cook National Park is the best hiking area in New Zealand. The area surrounding Aoraki Mount Cook is full of incredible day hikes to lakes, tarns, glaciers, and epic viewpoints. In this article, we are going to share the 6 best hikes in Mount Cook National Park. These hikes range from a .7 mile scenic Tasman Lake trail to a 1,000 meter ascent to the Sealy Tarns and Mueller Hut. Of course the Hooker Valley is an incredible hiking trail as well. If you are an adventure-lover or nature-lover, you’ll find a few great hikes to do here. Are you ready?Let’s do it!
New Zealand is home to some of the most unique and incredible hiking and tramping sites in the entire world. On New Zealand’s North Island, the diversity of hikes is amazing, you’ll be able to hike a mountain one day and to a hidden beach the next. You’ll see a beautiful waterfall, a beach connected by a natural archway, a perfectly shaped mountain with a reflective pool, free hot springs, and SO MUCH MORE! To be honest, it was difficult to narrow all of the hikes down to the 10 best hikes in New Zealand’s North Island, but we did it. We made a countdown from number 10 all the way to the very best New Zealand hike, one that will take a full day and will leave you in awe of the natural beauty that surrounds you in New Zealand.
Mount Taranaki and the New Plymouth area of New Zealand is full of tons of opportunity for incredible adventure, hiking, exploration, and FUN! The central feature of this area is, of course, the stunning Mount Taranaki, where you can experience awesome hikes from the Pouakai Reflective Tarns to Dawson Falls and the Wilkies Pools! On top of that, there are tons of free things to do in Taranaki and New Plymouth, including the famous New Plymouth Coastal Walkway. Heck, there is even a feww museum for you to learn about the culture, wildlife, and history of Taranaki and New Plymouth! This area is full of adventure and enjoyment. And you can see it all for free! Put that wallet away and come along exploring. Are you ready? We sure are!
Lake Taupo is the stunningly beautiful lake located right about smack dab in the middle of New Zealand’s North Island. Lake Taupo is by far New Zealand’s largest lake, and the area around Taupo is full of fun activities. What’s better? Many of them are free! Aratiatia Rapids and Huka Falls, the Taupo Maori carvings and hot springs at Otumuheke Spa Park, all of them are free! There are so many fun free things to do in Taupo that we had to write a blog about it. Without further ado, here are the 9 best free things to do in Taupo New Zealand!
Rotorua New Zealand is a wonderful place full of fun and exciting activities. The best part about all of these activities? So many of them are free! There are tons of great free things to do in Rotorua. From hanging out at Lake Tikitapu or Lake Rotorua to strolling through Government Gardens and Kuirau Park. You can be among the Whakarewarewa Redwoods in the morning, atop Rainbow Mountain in the afternoon, and finish the evening with a soak in the free hot springs at Kerosene Creek! There are a wide range of activities that will be fun for everyone of every age. Let’s get talking about the best free things to do in Rotorua New Zealand!
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best one day hikes, if not THE BEST one day hike, in all of New Zealand! It is an absolute must do on your tour of New Zealand. From Mount Ngauruhoe to the Emerald Lakes, and all the way to the Ketetahi carpark where you’ll finish this beautiful hike. You will see incredibly unique landscapes, beautiful blue and green lakes, volcanoes, mountains and have conquered a challenging hike! The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 1 way track so there is some essential planning that needs to be done before you hit the trail. We will go over everything you need to know to have an awesome and enjoyable trek. Also, we will go over everything you’ll need for your Tongariro Crossing packing list, plus some additional helpful information!
Raglan New Zealand is home to so many incredible things to do. Surfing here is as good as any in the world, including a great opportunity to learn how to surf at Ngarunui Beach. Do you need to know where to eat in Raglan? There are tons of awesome cafes and restaurants right in the middle of Raglan town! And of course, you can’t mention Raglan without talking about Bridal Veil Falls, also known as Waireinga, the most beautiful waterfall in New Zealand’s North Island! Let’s talk about the 3 best free things to do in Raglan New Zealand.