Simply walk into Mordor… The forces of the earth can be seen at work at the surface: this is what the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is all about, as well as one hell of a workout. You could almost b
Hiking
North Island Hikes
Go for a stroll in Taranaki! We all know the feeling of arriving in a new city with an eagerness to explorebut still keeping to our tight backpacker budgets. New Plymouth is one of those places with a
Top hikes in the Taupo region. Putting one foot in front of the other excessively is something well worth doing in the North Island region of Lake Taupo! Home to the largest lake in New Zealand and ri
Hikes and walksin Hawke’s Bay. From the Art Deco streets of Napier to the wilderness walks around Lake Waikaremoana, it’s amazing the contrasts you’ll see in the Hawke’s Bay re
Short hikes near Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu. When there is nothing around but an awesome volcanic landscape and the odd pub, there’s only one of two activities you can really take advantage ofif you
Delve into the forests of Mt Taranaki! Egmont National Park, in the Taranaki region, is a magnet for hikers. How can you not be drawn by the magnificent Mt Taranaki in the centre of lush forest? We
Coromandel hikes you can’t miss! Want to explore New Zealand’s most epic peninsula? The Coromandel is both a Kiwi and backpacker favourite, as there’s something for those who want to
Backpack through one of Auckland’s most stunning islands! Warm-up in a natural hot pool, hike through dense forest to a summit with awe-inspiring views, then down the other side to cool off at a
Awesome Walking tracks in Gisborne. If you can come out to the Eastland region, no doubt you’ll be spending some time in Gisborne! Whether you’re here to surf, check out the history, work
Walks in and around Palmerston North. If you like using your own two feet then Palmerston North is the perfect hub for you! The city is completely surrounded by various reserves and parks connected wi
An island adventure! Did you know there’s a multi-day walk in the Auckland region? Well, now you do! The Aotea Track is a 25km, 3-day hike on Great Barrier Island. A mountainous island vastly co
Walks and Hikes in Turangi. Turangi is a damn good place to stretch your legs. With Lake Taupo on one side, the Kaimanawa Forest Park on another, and the Tongariro National Park on ANOTHER side, you&#
Walks near Opotiki and the Waioeka Gorge When exploring the Bay of Plenty or finishing an epic road trip on the Pacific Coast Highway, don’t miss the town of Opotiki! For hikers and mountain bik
Walks at Lake Waikaremoana you can’t miss! You’ve made it to the Te Urewera Rainforest on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana! That’s awesome! For those backpackers who have made it off
Walks and Hikes in Wellington you have to try! What’s a free thing to do in Wellington and one of the best ways to immerse in the scenery? Walking! In the capital city of one of the world’