Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
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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Brewster Track is an advanced tramping track through unabridged river, steep beech forest, and alpine terrains. The marked track ends at Brewster Hut where you can stay for a night (booking required), or have lunch before heading back down or towards the glacier. In winter and spring, the track is only suitable for experienced mountaineers
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Mueller Hut is an epic backcountry alpine hut situated 1,800 meters on the Sealy Range. The track of Mueller Hut Route offers spectacular 360-degree views of ice cliffs, glaciers, and the highest peak in New Zealand, Aoraki / Mount Cook. Level up your journey by following the footsteps of young Edmund Hillary on his very
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For walkers who want a decent hike to beautiful sceneries but want none of the elevation, Hooker Valley Track is the one to go! It is a 3-hour, 10km return trip that offers magnificent views of the Muller Glacier, Hooker Lake, and the soaring snow capped Aoraki / Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New
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At about 22 km long, the mighty Tasman Glacier (Haupapa) is New Zealand’s longest glacier. However, as glaciers around the world are shrinking, Tasman Glacier is also receding rapidly, at a rate of over 100 meters a year. Tasman Lake, on the other hand, is a relatively ‘new’ lake formed in 1974. Since then, the
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Known as the holiday villages with a low number of residents, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are two neighboring big lakes of the South Island in New Zealand. They are located in the unique geography of the Mackenzie Basin, featuring desert-like vast flatlands, with views of snow capped alps to the North. Lake Tekapo: Places
Seeing the aurora, the natural lightshow of the universe, is often in the bucket list of travelers all around the world. When people talk about aurora, they usually think about Nordic countries such as the famous aurora watching place, Iceland. However, many are not aware that aurora occurs in the Southern hemisphere too. These Southern
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Wanaka, a place that sounds like a fictional continent from Marvel’s comic book, is an all-season resort town in the South Island of New Zealand. Wanaka is also known as a more casual, nature-focussed version of the busy Queenstown. Top Things To Do & Visit In Wanaka Lake Wanaka: Take A Swim / Paddle, Look
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Roys Peak is probably the most touristic hiking track in Wanaka, New Zealand. Visitors are attracted by the breathtaking panoramic views over Lake Wanaka and the surrounding snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps. While rarely overcrowded, it is expected to see some groups of people most of the time. Mount Alpha, on the other hand,
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Rob Roy Glacier Track is a relatively easy walk to the dramatic closeup views of glaciers, waterfalls, sheer rock cliffs and the alpine environment of Mount Aspiring National Park. Rob Roy Glacier Track Car Park & Trailhead Rob Roy Glacier Track trailhead is located right next to Raspberry Flat Carpark (free parking). To get there,
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