HIKING IN NEW ZEALAND: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

This is my guide to hiking in New Zealand. This is a long post, so I’ve popped a map of all the hikes/tramps/walks featured on Chur New Zealand below. The Table of Contents will let you know everything else you can learn in this post. If you click on a pin, you...

QUEENS DRIVE WYE CREEK CIRCUIT

If you’re looking to explore the Remarkables in a different way, and are comfortable with navigating and some exposure, consider hiking around the Queen’s Drive – Wye Creek Circuit starting at the Remarkables Ski Field carpark. Note: Unless you have...

NZeTA VISA 101 GUIDE

This page will help answer any questions you have about the NZeTA visa (a.k.a. New Zealand ETA) for New Zealand This post will also discuss the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) which was introduced in mid-2019. Note: All information was...

ROUTEBURN VS MILFORD

The Milford and Routeburn are two of the most famous Great Walks in New Zealand. Both attract massive amounts of traffic during the Great Walk season with the Milford Track sold out within minutes and the Routeburn not far behind. So, Routeburn vs Milford, which one...

HIKING THE GERTRUDE SADDLE ROUTE

The Gertrude Saddle Route is getting more popular by the year thanks to word of mouth. But it’s still 100% worth it! While the journey to the saddle return is less than 10km, the saddle provides epic views and is a fun challenge in dry conditions. But it’s...