Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
Diamond Lake Conservation Area is located near Lake Wanaka. It is often overlooked by common tourists but an excellent recreation spot for walkers/hikers and even rock climbers. In my opinion, this is a much better alternative (easier and more scenic) to the touristy Roys Peak (but the Roys Peak trip is still worthy for fit hikers […]
Diamond Lake Conservation Area: Rocky Mountain Track (Loop) Read More »
Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes that attracts many visitors to lay eyes on its beauty. Milford Sound was named (misnamed) by the first European settler who visited the secluded place, who thought the area is a sound (a river valley filled with seawater). However, Milford Sound is actually a fjord
Milford Sound Cruise: Epic Waterfalls Tour In Glacier-Carved Fiord Read More »
Go for the finest walk through glacier-carved valleys and ancient forest of Milford Track, surrounded by towering waterfalls and mystical sceneries. Once a hidden land enclosed by the tall avalanche-prone mountains, Milford Track is now the most run-after, hardest-to-grab Great Walk of New Zealand. Milford Track Great Walk Booking All Great Walks in New Zealand
Milford Track Great Walk – The Finest Walk In The World? Read More »
Glenorchy is a small rural settlement close to the busy Queenstown. It is a gateway to many hiking trails and also one of the must-go ‘Middle Earth’ locations for The Lord of the Rings fans. Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway is an easy walking track featuring the spectacular landscapes of mountains and
Glenorchy Walking Tracks & The Lord Of The Rings Locations Read More »
Kepler Track is one of the top 3 most popular great walks in New Zealand. The track features spectacular tussock-covered alpine views and the lush green forest of Fiordland National Park. The Kepler Track great walk season opens from mid Spring to Autumn (late October to April). During winter and early spring, there are high
Kepler Track In 2 Days | Great Walk In Fiordland National Park Read More »
Rakiura Track is currently the shortest Great Walk in New Zealand, located on Stewart Island, the third largest island in New Zealand. With a distance of a 32km loop and the highest elevation of 200m, it can be easily completed in a couple days, or even in one day, but it’s always good to spend a
Rakiura Track (Stewart Island Great Walk) + Ulva Island Read More »
After spending around four months in the North Island, I was up and ready to move over to New Zealand’s South Island (and ended up working and staying there for nearly a year before moving back to the North Island for the remaining two months of my New Zealand Working Holiday program). My plan was to drive
New Zealand South Island East Coast Travel Destinations Read More »
Since I’ve been posting about my hiking trips I did during my New Zealand Working Holiday program, I’m thinking I should at least write a post for my young Malaysians readers, on how they can do the same. 🙂 Working holiday programs are schemes created by some countries, to allow young people from other parts
Malaysians’ Guide And Tips For New Zealand Working Holiday Read More »
Having seen the close-up view of the majestic snow-covered Mount Taranaki during my epic Syme Hut / Fanthams Peak climb in spring, I eagerly planned my climb to this legendary mountain in the summer. I did the Mount Taranaki Summit Track in mid-late December (early summer), when most of the snow and ice have melted except for
Mount Taranaki Summit Track: North Island’s 2nd Highest Mountain Read More »
Whanganui River Journey – Great Walk on a Canoe The Whanganui Journey is the only New Zealand Great Walk that can be done only by paddling, instead of tramping on foot. The journey takes place on the scenic Whanganui River through the remote Whanganui National Park. Good fitness and confidence paddling a canoe are essential for the
Whanganui Journey: Multi-Day River Paddling In National Park Read More »
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