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Hikes in New Zealand

Mount Donald McLean Walk: Honest Guide to Auckland’s Underrated Lookout

Mount Donald McLean Walk: Honest Guide to Auckl...

We walked Mount Donald McLean during the week and found one of Auckland’s most underrated lookout walks, with big west coast views, a steady climb, and a quiet feel that...

Mount Donald McLean Walk: Honest Guide to Auckl...

We walked Mount Donald McLean during the week and found one of Auckland’s most underrated lookout walks, with big west coast views, a steady climb, and a quiet feel that...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk: Honest Guide Before You Go

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk: Honest Guide Bef...

The Manukau Heads Lighthouse walk barely counts as a hike, but the harbour entrance views, west coast atmosphere, and history make it one of Auckland’s more underrated coastal stops.

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk: Honest Guide Bef...

The Manukau Heads Lighthouse walk barely counts as a hike, but the harbour entrance views, west coast atmosphere, and history make it one of Auckland’s more underrated coastal stops.

Mercer Bay Loop Walk: Honest Guide Before You Go

Mercer Bay Loop Walk: Honest Guide Before You Go

The Mercer Bay Loop Walk delivers huge west coast views for relatively little effort, though sunset crowds, exposed cliffs, and the uphill return catch more people out than expected.

Mercer Bay Loop Walk: Honest Guide Before You Go

The Mercer Bay Loop Walk delivers huge west coast views for relatively little effort, though sunset crowds, exposed cliffs, and the uphill return catch more people out than expected.

Karekare Falls Walk: Honest Local Guide Before You Go

Karekare Falls Walk: Honest Local Guide Before ...

The Karekare Falls Walk is one of Auckland’s easiest waterfall walks, but summer crowds can completely change the experience. Here’s what it’s actually like before you go.

Karekare Falls Walk: Honest Local Guide Before ...

The Karekare Falls Walk is one of Auckland’s easiest waterfall walks, but summer crowds can completely change the experience. Here’s what it’s actually like before you go.

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Hidden Gem Coastal Hike Worth the Effort

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Hidden Gem Coas...

Omanawanui Track walk Auckland explained properly. What it’s really like, how tough it feels, and whether it’s worth the drive and stairs.

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Hidden Gem Coas...

Omanawanui Track walk Auckland explained properly. What it’s really like, how tough it feels, and whether it’s worth the drive and stairs.

Free Things to Do in Rotorua: A Real Day That Actually Works

Free Things to Do in Rotorua: A Real Day That A...

Free things to do in Rotorua without the fluff. A simple, real-world day plan with geothermal spots, forest walks, and a natural hot creek.

Free Things to Do in Rotorua: A Real Day That A...

Free things to do in Rotorua without the fluff. A simple, real-world day plan with geothermal spots, forest walks, and a natural hot creek.