by Jub | Aug 28, 2025
The Rangitoto Island summit walk is a must-do on your Rangitoto Island visit. The track to the top of Auckland’s youngest volcano (600 years old) is relatively easy and the views are insane. Even with a humble 259 metre summit height. That makes it a worthwhile...
by Jub | Aug 28, 2025
The Paekakariki Escarpment Track is one of my favourite hikes in New Zealand. At ~10km one-way there are a few ways you can do the hike, but it doesn’t really matter what route you choose. On a sunny day, there’s no bad choice. That said, I do think...
by Jub | Aug 28, 2025
Welcome to this post about the 9 best hikes in New Zealand. Having been on hundreds of tracks in New Zealand, it’s hard enough to come up with a top 9, let along rank them. So I’ve popped them in order from North to South. No faffing about here,...
by Jub | Aug 27, 2025
Daly’s Clearing Loop Track is an ~9km loop track. It’s not a popular walk with many people doing the loop as a part of an overnight trip to Daly’d Clearing Hut. This post will give you all you need to know about taking on this walk. TABLE OF CONTENTS...
by Jub | Aug 27, 2025
Planning to do the Mount Te Aroha summit track? It’s hard work, but you’re in for a treat! This post will be about the Mt Te Aroha summit track, the most popular route to the summit. With 900+ metres of elevation in less than 10km, read on to get the...
