Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
One of Queenstown’s most breathtaking alpine dayhike is the Ben Lomond Track, a 1,400 meters climb to the summit. A clear day on top of Ben Lomond, high above Queenstown, brings you a spectacular panoramic view. This hike to the summit typically takes about 6-8 hours to return. In winter, the track will be covered […]
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Nestled on the South Island of New Zealand, the charming historic town of Arrowtown is a delightful destination for everyone. I have spent months living and working in the picturesque Arrowtown during my New Zealand Working Holiday, and I absolutely love it! I miss the early morning walk to work in this small town! Neighboring
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Routeburn Track is one of the Great Walks in New Zealand. It’s an ultimate alpine journey that weaves through both Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park. This 33 kilometers track takes you over spectacular mountain ranges, valleys, alpine gardens, and epic waterfalls. The great walk season starts from mid November to late April.
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Lake Hayes is a beautiful lake in between Queenstown and Arrowtown. Surrounding the lake is an easy walkway, suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling. It is a loop track with multiple entry points. It is also a good place to just chill or have a relaxing picnic by the lake, watching the ducks and geese
The Sawpit Gully Trail is an easy-moderate hiking loop starting from Arrowtown. The 2-3 hours loop trail offers a variety of scenery, including the Arrow River, gold mining relics, creeks, mountain ranges, and open grassland. At the Northern half-point of the loop, a steep but short climb up the German Hill presents a breathtaking panoramic
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Tobins Track, named after the person who built and maintained the road in the 1870s, is one of the many easy walking tracks in Arrowtown. In Autumn seasons, the track is surrounded with bright red trees, while the sides of the track are covered with their fallen autumn leaves. At the furthest end of Tobins
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The historic Arrowtown and Macetown were once thriving gold mining settlements in New Zealand. As miners set up camps, sprouting a canvas town, it eventually turned into a town and was renamed as Arrowtown. Macetown is located 15 km further up the Arrow River among the mountains, far from civilization. And yet, Macetown was able
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Being an extreme sports country, skiing or snowboarding in New Zealand is simply another thing to do for the locals and visitors alike. While New Zealand weather conditions are not known to make the perfect ‘powdery’ snow (it’s more common to get ‘icy’ snow here), it’s still one of the best places to ski in
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Take a 3.1km hike up to Lake Marian, an alpine lake in a glacier-formed hanging valley. Lake Marian Track takes around 1.5 hours to get to the lake, and around the same time back to the exit. If you prefer an easy short walk instead, the Lake Marian Falls Track is an excellent short walk
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The Gertrude Saddle Route is a short but challenging hike in Fiordland that offers a truly unique experience. It is an exposed, 14 km return route through Gertrude Valley to the top of the saddle. Gertrude Saddle Route is often underestimated due to its relatively short distance and duration (4-6 hours return). The biggest hazard
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