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Hikes in New Zealand

Maketu Waterfall Walk: Honest Guide to a Short, Underwhelming Stop

Maketu Waterfall Walk: Honest Guide to a Short,...

The Maketu Waterfall walk is short and easy, but honestly a bit underwhelming. Here’s what it’s like, who it suits, and why Hunua Falls is the better option.

Maketu Waterfall Walk: Honest Guide to a Short,...

The Maketu Waterfall walk is short and easy, but honestly a bit underwhelming. Here’s what it’s like, who it suits, and why Hunua Falls is the better option.

Mount Eden Walk Auckland: Honest Guide to the City’s Best Short Climb

Mount Eden Walk Auckland: Honest Guide to the C...

The Mount Eden walk Auckland is one of the easiest short climbs in the city, with huge views, lots of tourists, and just enough incline to feel like a proper...

Mount Eden Walk Auckland: Honest Guide to the C...

The Mount Eden walk Auckland is one of the easiest short climbs in the city, with huge views, lots of tourists, and just enough incline to feel like a proper...

Shakespear Regional Park Walk: Honest Guide to the Best Easy Tracks Near Auckland

Shakespear Regional Park Walk: Honest Guide to ...

The Shakespear Regional Park walk is one of the easiest coastal walks near Auckland, with simple tracks, lots of birdlife, easy parking, and nearby beaches that make the drive more...

Shakespear Regional Park Walk: Honest Guide to ...

The Shakespear Regional Park walk is one of the easiest coastal walks near Auckland, with simple tracks, lots of birdlife, easy parking, and nearby beaches that make the drive more...

Mount Wellington Walk (Auckland’s Best Short Fitness Hike)

Mount Wellington Walk (Auckland’s Best Short Fi...

A short but surprisingly challenging Mount Wellington walk in Auckland. Great views, solid incline, and ideal for building hiking fitness.

Mount Wellington Walk (Auckland’s Best Short Fi...

A short but surprisingly challenging Mount Wellington walk in Auckland. Great views, solid incline, and ideal for building hiking fitness.

Muriwai Gannet Colony Walk: Honest Guide + What to Expect

Muriwai Gannet Colony Walk: Honest Guide + What...

An honest guide to the Muriwai gannet colony walk, including what to expect, best conditions to go, and how to get the most out of this easy coastal walk.

Muriwai Gannet Colony Walk: Honest Guide + What...

An honest guide to the Muriwai gannet colony walk, including what to expect, best conditions to go, and how to get the most out of this easy coastal walk.

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry: Honest Guide Before You Go

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry...

An honest guide to Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry, including stairs, parking, dogs, and why it feels harder than it looks.

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry...

An honest guide to Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry, including stairs, parking, dogs, and why it feels harder than it looks.