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Hikes in New Zealand

Mount Donald McLean Walk Auckland: Quiet Waitākere Lookout Worth the Drive

Mount Donald McLean Walk Auckland: Quiet Waitāk...

Mount Donald McLean walk is a short uphill track in the southern Waitākere Ranges with a quiet summit lookout, big harbour and west coast views, and a drive that makes...

Mount Donald McLean Walk Auckland: Quiet Waitāk...

Mount Donald McLean walk is a short uphill track in the southern Waitākere Ranges with a quiet summit lookout, big harbour and west coast views, and a drive that makes...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk Auckland: Is This Short Coastal Stop Worth the Drive?

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk Auckland: Is This...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse walk is almost over before it starts, but the place does the work: a short path, a long drive, west coast wind, shipwreck history and one of...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse Walk Auckland: Is This...

Manukau Heads Lighthouse walk is almost over before it starts, but the place does the work: a short path, a long drive, west coast wind, shipwreck history and one of...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk Auckland: Short West Coast Walk with Huge Tasman Sea Views

Mercer Bay Loop Walk Auckland: Short West Coast...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk is one of Auckland’s best short west coast walks, with huge Tasman Sea views, real cliff exposure, strong sunset light and an uphill return that catches...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk Auckland: Short West Coast...

Mercer Bay Loop Walk is one of Auckland’s best short west coast walks, with huge Tasman Sea views, real cliff exposure, strong sunset light and an uphill return that catches...

Karekare Falls Walk Auckland: Short West Coast Waterfall Stop Near Piha

Karekare Falls Walk Auckland: Short West Coast ...

Karekare Falls Walk is one of the shortest waterfall walks near Auckland. It is easy, beautiful and worth seeing, but timing matters if you want to avoid summer parking chaos.

Karekare Falls Walk Auckland: Short West Coast ...

Karekare Falls Walk is one of the shortest waterfall walks near Auckland. It is easy, beautiful and worth seeing, but timing matters if you want to avoid summer parking chaos.

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Epic West Coast Views That Make You Earn It

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Epic West Coast...

Omanawanui Track walk Auckland is one of the best west coast walks near the city if you want huge ridge views and do not mind earning them through stairs, exposure...

Omanawanui Track Walk Auckland: Epic West Coast...

Omanawanui Track walk Auckland is one of the best west coast walks near the city if you want huge ridge views and do not mind earning them through stairs, exposure...

Free Things to Do in Rotorua: A No-Bull Day Route That Actually Works

Free Things to Do in Rotorua: A No-Bull Day Rou...

Free things to do in Rotorua do not have to feel like leftovers. This no-bull day route links geothermal steam, lakefront walking, Redwoods forest tracks and Kerosene Creek without turning...

Free Things to Do in Rotorua: A No-Bull Day Rou...

Free things to do in Rotorua do not have to feel like leftovers. This no-bull day route links geothermal steam, lakefront walking, Redwoods forest tracks and Kerosene Creek without turning...