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New Zealand

My favorite travel gems and breathtaking destinations
Tips and When to Go

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Tide Times and Walk to the Cathedral Cove & Beach in Coromandel

Cathedral Cove and the Coromandel Peninsula are some of the most popular places…

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Seasons for Kaikoura

Kaikoura is a popular tourist destination and the best location in New Zealand…

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7 Tips to Master the Cave Stream at Arthurs Pass

The best months for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure are during summer from…

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The Gannet Colony at Muriwai - 11 Facts

The gannets start nesting in August and stay latest until April, when the…

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Tongariro Crossing Season Guide and Tips for the Alpine Crossing Hike

Tongariro Crossing a Must-Do on the North Island of NZ. Enjoy the awe-inspiring…

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Milford Sound Cruise on a Sunny Day plus Tips and Hikes - One Day Itinerary

Before we went to Milford Sound, I thought it overrated, but it's the opposite…

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9 Tips and 5 Walks and Hikes in the Mount Cook - Aoraki National Park

Mount Cook - Aoraki in Maori, one of the most famous places in New Zealand, is…

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Moeraki Boulders at Koekohe Beach - Tide Times, Tips and 7 Facts

The unique geological Moeraki Boulders at the Otago Coast, located between…

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Franz Josef Glacier - Heli Hike and Glacier Walk - 5 Tips and 8 Facts

Franz Josef is a unique glacier and the only one in the world-leading along a…

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8 River Crossings to Ballroom Overhang in Paparoa National Park

The Ballroom Overhang is a stunning hiking highlight in the Paparoa National…

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Abel Tasman Coastal Track and Beaches

Abel Tasman is one of the most popular National Parks in New Zealand. Peak…

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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua

Waiotapu is a year-round destination and very popular. The peak season is the…

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Waiau Kauri Grove and Falls on Coromandel

Coromandel is a year-round destination with a mild climate. The summer is the…

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Fairy Falls at Waitakere Ranges

Unfortunately, parts of the Waitakere Ranges got closed due to the Kauri…

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Climbing Mount Tuhua at Lake Kaniere Close to Hokitika

If you like to experience New Zealand's outstanding rainforests without any…

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Walk to the Hidden New Chums Beach in Coromandel

The New Chums Beach is still a hidden gem. There isn't any road to the beach or…

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Little Penguins at Pohatu Marine Reserve

The Pohatu Marine Reserve is an incredible place to watch these cute little…

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Explore the Remote Wharariki Beach

Wharariki Beach is truly a stunning place. The beach got more popular due to…

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Piha Beach and Karekare Beach and Falls North of Auckland

Don't miss the beautiful Piha Beach north of Karekare if you visit the Karekare…

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The Hidden Truman Beach North of Punakaiki

When visiting the Pancake Rocks, you should not miss this walk to the gorgeous…

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Sunset at the Pancake Rocks in the Paparoa National Park

The blowholes at Dolomite Point are best visited during high tide with the…

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Lake Waikaremoana and an Ancient Rata Tree in Te Urewera

Lake Waikaremoana is located on an elevation above 600 m. The reason that the…