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Discover New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, hikes, and hidden gems with practical travel guides and photography tips.
From exploring Northland’s beaches and South Island road trips to hiking Pouakai Tarns or capturing Mount Cook’s landscapes, plan an incredible adventures with these expert insights across New Zealand.

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12 Epic New Zealand Hikes for Beginners: North Island Edition

March 2, 2026 |

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Kitekite Falls Track: Tips for the Ultimate Auckland Day-Trip

February 18, 2026 |

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Complete Guide to the Slip, Pipeline and Beveridge Tracks: A Waitākere Ranges Loop Trail

February 9, 2026 |

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Mount Cook Road: An Ultimate New Zealand Scenic Route

February 6, 2026 |

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Auckland Hikes for Stunning Photography

February 5, 2026 |

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Mount Pleasant Loop Trail: The Ultimate Hiking Guide

January 28, 2026 |

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The Pinnacles in New Zealand (Kauaeranga Kauri Trail): A Hiking Guide

January 24, 2026 |

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9 of the Best Day Trips from Auckland: A Local’s Insider Guide

January 20, 2026 |

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Kohi Point Walkway: The Ultimate Guide to Whakatāne’s Coastal Gem

January 12, 2026 |

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16 Top Family-Friendly Walks in New Zealand’s North Island

January 1, 2026 |

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Redwoods Memorial Grove Walk: Your Ultimate Guide to Whakarewarewa Forest

December 24, 2025 |

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Discover Opito Bay Pā in the Coromandel: A Guide

December 19, 2025 |

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Best Time to Hike North Island: A New Zealand Guide with Tips

December 16, 2025 |

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Hiking the Historic Karangahake Gorge Loop: A Complete Guide

December 3, 2025 |

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New Zealand for First Timers: What You Should Know Before You Visit

November 25, 2025 |

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22 of the Best Photography Spots in Auckland: For Those Who Love the Outdoors

November 19, 2025 |

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Hiking Outfits for NZ Trails: Your Practical Layering Guide

November 11, 2025 |

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Best Time of Year to Visit New Zealand & What to Expect in Each Season

November 5, 2025 |

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12 Reasons to Put New Zealand on Your Bucket List

October 30, 2025 |

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Must See Places in NZ’s North Island: 11 Ultimate Locations

October 24, 2025 |

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40 Photos to Inspire You to Visit New Zealand

October 19, 2025 |

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Essentials Needed for New Zealand Trails: Your Ultimate Gear Guide

October 13, 2025 |

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15 of the Best Hikes with a View: North Island Edition

October 9, 2025 |

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10 Tips for Your First Visit to New Zealand You Wish You’d Known Sooner

October 1, 2025 |

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18 Unmissable New Zealand Summer Bucket List Experiences

September 26, 2025 |

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POV: You’re Visiting New Zealand for the First Time – A Visual Travellers Guide

September 1, 2025 |

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Why the Fairy Falls Walk Is Auckland’s Best Quick Hike

August 26, 2025 |

Te Toka-Tapu-a-Kupe / Ninepin Rock, Whatipū from Omanawanui track

Discover 6 Auckland Hikes Perfect for Winter and Spring

July 12, 2025 |

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Hiking Karamatura to Mount Donald McLean: One of Auckland’s Best-Kept Secrets

June 10, 2025 |

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The Ultimate Guide to 18 of the Best Day Hikes in NZ You’ll Never Forget

June 4, 2025 |

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Latham Track: Discover this Quiet Walk Up Te Tiringa Peak

May 29, 2025 |

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Discover 13 Places in Auckland to Capture Golden Hour Magic

May 23, 2025 |

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Why Tāwharanui Point via North and South Coast Tracks is the Ultimate Auckland Must-Do Walk

May 17, 2025 |

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10 Scenic Coastal Walks in the North Island and Where to Find Them

April 28, 2025 |

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What’s in My Camera Bag: Trialed, Tested and Trusted

April 24, 2025 |

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5 Ultimate Day Hikes Perfect for a Long Weekend in Auckland

April 19, 2025 |

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Mount Tauhara Track Magic: An Underrated Taupō Gem

April 15, 2025 |

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Explore the 6 Best Black Sand Beaches in Auckland: A Guide

April 9, 2025 |

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Why Tāwharanui Beach is Auckland’s Dreamiest Coastal Escape

April 4, 2025 |

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Embark on the Epic Te Henga Walkway Hike: A Short, Scenic West Coast Adventure in the Waitākere Ranges

March 31, 2025 |

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If You Missed the 2024/2025 New Zealand Summer, Here’s 5 Places in the North Island You Should Visit Next Time

March 26, 2025 |

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A Mount Cook Helicopter Flight: The Scenic Must-Do Adventure

March 22, 2025 |

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Kai Iwi Lakes: The Ultimate Camping Guide

March 18, 2025 |

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Living in Auckland: A Local’s Guide to New Zealand’s Largest City

March 13, 2025 |

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8 Nature Based Auckland Instagram Spots You Don’t Want to Miss

March 5, 2025 |

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Tarawera Falls Walk: A Guide to a Must-See NZ Waterfall

March 2, 2025 |

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Top 4 Things To Do in the Bay of Islands New Zealand

February 20, 2025 |

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Otaio Bay: The Ultimate Urupukapuka Island Picnic Spot

February 14, 2025 |

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Discover the Opito Bay walk in Northland: A Scenic Loop Trail

February 11, 2025 |

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Exploring Rainbow Falls in Kerikeri, New Zealand: A Guide

February 5, 2025 |

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Waewaetorea Island: An Underrated Bay of Islands Gem

February 1, 2025 |

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Dukes Nose Lookout: A Hiking Guide to this Northland Gem (2025)

January 27, 2025 |

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Wairere Falls, Waikato: A Guide

January 21, 2025 |

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The Blue Springs Putāruru Walk: Discover a New Zealand Must-Visit

January 16, 2025 |

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Bennetts Bluff Lookout: A Scenic Queenstown Spot

January 12, 2025 |

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Three Sisters and Elephant Rock Lookout: A Taranaki Hidden Gem

January 8, 2025 |

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6 Best Walks in the Waitākere Ranges You’ll Love to Explore

January 3, 2025 |

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What to pack for the Routeburn Track: An Essential Gear Guide

December 31, 2024 |

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Te Waha Point Lookout: A Waitākere Ranges Hidden Gem

December 26, 2024 |

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Hiking Routeburn Track: A guide to one of New Zealand’s Great Walks

December 21, 2024 |

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Discover the Stunning Anawhata Beach Track: An Auckland Gem

December 15, 2024 |

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Crown Range Summit: A Road Trip Must-See

December 9, 2024 |

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8 of the Best Waitākere Ranges Lookouts: A Guide

December 4, 2024 |

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MAROKOPA FALLS: A NEW ZEALAND MUST-SEE IN WAITOMO

November 27, 2024 |

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DISCOVER PIHA BEACH ON AUCKLANDS ICONIC WEST COAST

November 23, 2024 |

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HENRY PEAK LOOKOUT: A GUIDE

November 21, 2024 |

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Northland Hikes: Discover 5 Stunning Trails You Need to Experience

August 2, 2024 |

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ARAWHATA ROAD – TARANAKI’S SECRET PHOTO SPOT

July 28, 2024 |

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WHY KAREKARE BEACH IS A MUST-VISIT

July 23, 2024 |

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Whāngarei Falls: Northland’s Easy Waterfall Win: A Guide

July 18, 2024 |

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Musick Point: Discover This Epic Auckland Lookout

July 9, 2024 |

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Lake Marian: The Best Day Walk in Fiordland

July 3, 2024 |

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Kent Road: Mount Taranaki’s Iconic Instagram Spot

June 28, 2024 |

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HOOKER VALLEY TRACK – ONE OF NZ’S MOST PICTURESQUE WALKS

June 24, 2024 |

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LONELY BAY BEACH – A QUICK GUIDE TO PARADISE (2024)

June 20, 2024 |

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LAKE MANGAMAHOE – A TARANAKI GEM

June 15, 2024 |

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NEW CHUMS BEACH – A SECLUDED COROMANDEL PARADISE

June 11, 2024 |

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Mercer Bay Loop: One of Auckland’s Most Iconic Walks

June 9, 2024 |

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Discover Mount Manaia: Northland’s Best Bucket List Hike

June 6, 2024 |

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EXPLORING MOUNT PAUANUI – A COROMANDEL MUST-DO

June 1, 2024 |

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PAPAMOA HILLS REGIONAL PARK – A MUST SEE

May 28, 2024 |

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AORAKI/MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK PHOTOS – 4 INCREDIBLE LOCATIONS

May 22, 2024 |

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WAIROA LOOP TRACK AND SUSPENSION BRIDGE TRACK

May 18, 2024 |

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Why Comans Track is Auckland’s Perfect Day Walk

May 9, 2024 |

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PATAUA SOUTH – AN UNTOUCHED GEM IN WHANGAREI HEADS

May 3, 2024 |

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MOUNT VICTORIA LOOKOUT – ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS OF AUCKLAND

May 1, 2024 |

Omanawa Falls from the Power Station

OMANAWA FALLS – A BUCKET-LIST WALK

April 24, 2024 |

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Crayfish Bay: A Hidden Gem in the Coromandel

April 20, 2024 |

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DISCOVER MOUNT MAUNGANUI NEW ZEALAND

April 15, 2024 |

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NEW ZEALAND LANDSCAPE PHOTOS: A VISUAL JOURNEY

April 8, 2024 |

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HIKING MOUNT KARIOI: A GUIDE

April 5, 2024 |

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FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL NEW ZEALAND

April 1, 2024 |

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PUKEHINA COASTAL ESCAPE

March 26, 2024 |

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SOUTH ISLAND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: 20 INCREDIBLE LOCATIONS

March 24, 2024 |

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EXPLORING WEST COAST AUCKLAND: 7 INCREDIBLE LOCATIONS

March 13, 2024 |

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EXPERIENCE TAURANGA BAY, NEW ZEALAND

March 10, 2024 |

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10 STUNNING AUCKLAND LOOKOUTS (2024)

March 7, 2024 |

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Omanawanui Track: A Guide to a Must-Do Auckland Hike

February 29, 2024 |

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Hiking North Island New Zealand: 10 Incredible Locations

February 26, 2024 |

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CAPE BRETT: A HIKING GUIDE (2024)

February 20, 2024 |

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WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

February 14, 2024 |

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Whatipū Beach: An Auckland Day Trip You Have to Make

February 9, 2024 |

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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit During Summer in New Zealand

February 5, 2024 |

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HOW MANY DAYS YOU NEED TO TRAVEL NEW ZEALAND

January 31, 2024 |

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5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD HIKE ROYS PEAK NEW ZEALAND (2024)

January 27, 2024 |

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NORTH ISLAND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: 18 INCREDIBLE LOCATIONS

January 24, 2024 |

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10 THINGS TO EXPECT WHEN VISITING AUCKLAND (2024)

January 12, 2024 |

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HOW TO ENJOY TE MATA PEAK AT SUNSET (2023)

January 7, 2024 |

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BOB’S COVE: A HIDDEN GEM NEAR QUEENSTOWN

July 14, 2023 |

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7 WINTER WONDERS IN QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND

June 28, 2023 |

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SUNRISE AT LAKE TARAWERA

June 19, 2023 |

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NORTHLAND DESTINATIONS: 11 PLACES TO FEED YOUR WANDERLUST

June 13, 2023 |

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AUTUMN IN THE SOUTH ISLAND: PART TWO

May 21, 2023 |

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COROMANDEL DESTINATIONS – 13 STUNNING ESCAPES

May 14, 2023 |

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TARANAKI: 8 MUST-VISIT DESTINATIONS

April 30, 2023 |

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BEST AUTUMN DESTINATIONS IN THE SOUTH – PART ONE

April 22, 2023 |