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Hikes in New Zealand

Kepa Bush Walk Auckland: Parking, Loop and What It’s Really Like

Kepa Bush Walk Auckland: Parking, Loop and What...

Kepa Bush is a rougher short Auckland bush walk with good birdlife and plenty of mud after rain. Here’s what to expect from the Thatcher Street loop.

Kepa Bush Walk Auckland: Parking, Loop and What...

Kepa Bush is a rougher short Auckland bush walk with good birdlife and plenty of mud after rain. Here’s what to expect from the Thatcher Street loop.

Takarunga / Mount Victoria Walk Devonport: Honest Guide

Takarunga / Mount Victoria Walk Devonport: Hone...

Takarunga / Mount Victoria is barely a climb, but the harbour view is one of Auckland’s best. Here’s what parking, ferry access and the summit are really like.

Takarunga / Mount Victoria Walk Devonport: Hone...

Takarunga / Mount Victoria is barely a climb, but the harbour view is one of Auckland’s best. Here’s what parking, ferry access and the summit are really like.

Owharoa Falls Walk: Parking, Swimming and Is It Worth It?

Owharoa Falls Walk: Parking, Swimming and Is It...

Owharoa Falls arrives almost as soon as the walk begins. Here’s what parking, swimming and the slippery approach are really like, plus whether it deserves the drive.

Owharoa Falls Walk: Parking, Swimming and Is It...

Owharoa Falls arrives almost as soon as the walk begins. Here’s what parking, swimming and the slippery approach are really like, plus whether it deserves the drive.

St Johns Bush Walk in Meadowbank: What It’s Really Like

St Johns Bush Walk in Meadowbank: What It’s Rea...

St Johns Bush is small, central and far greener than the surrounding streets suggest. Here’s what the walk is like with kids, dogs and less than an hour.

St Johns Bush Walk in Meadowbank: What It’s Rea...

St Johns Bush is small, central and far greener than the surrounding streets suggest. Here’s what the walk is like with kids, dogs and less than an hour.

Hunua Falls Walk: What the Short Track Is Really Like

Hunua Falls Walk: What the Short Track Is Reall...

Hunua Falls delivers a 30-metre waterfall within minutes of the car park. Here’s the honest take on the short walk, crowds, swimming and whether it’s worth going.

Hunua Falls Walk: What the Short Track Is Reall...

Hunua Falls delivers a 30-metre waterfall within minutes of the car park. Here’s the honest take on the short walk, crowds, swimming and whether it’s worth going.

Musick Point Short Walk Auckland: Easy Harbour Views, Tūī Song and Local History

Musick Point Short Walk Auckland: Easy Harbour ...

Musick Point short walk Auckland is an easy East Auckland headland stroll with harbour views, tūī birdsong, simple parking, dog-friendly space, local history and rougher tracks near the tip.

Musick Point Short Walk Auckland: Easy Harbour ...

Musick Point short walk Auckland is an easy East Auckland headland stroll with harbour views, tūī birdsong, simple parking, dog-friendly space, local history and rougher tracks near the tip.