The Kepler Track and Routeburn Track are two of NZ’s ten Great Walks. Both tracks are popular with the huts booked out for most nights during the Great Walk season. And there’s usually a good crowd in the campsites too. So, Routeburn vs Kepler, which one...
The Rock of Ages Biv hike (24km return) in Mount Aspiring National Parks East Matukituki Valley is an off-the-beaten-path hike. Why? Most people head into the West Matukituki Valley to the likes of Liverpool Hut and French Ridge Hut instead, driving straight past the...
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...
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...
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...
