by Jub | Oct 4, 2025
Bullendale Hut, deep in Skippers Canyon is a place everyone seems to say they want to visit for the beauty and historic value. But most don’t given the main access to Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve is hard. That’s a good thing for you however, as...
by Jub | Sep 29, 2025
There are some awesome walks around Wanaka and the surrounding area. But which one should you do? This post will help you out with 13 of the best Wanaka walks/hikes. As you’d expect none of the Wanaka walking tracks are the same, so I’ve included: a few...
by Jub | Sep 29, 2025
After finally doing the Black Peak Wanaka hike, I have to agree with what my mate Dan said “…One of my favourite day hikes!!!”. It’s a stunner. A hike suited for mid to late summer (early summer if conditions are favourable), for experienced...
by Jub | Sep 23, 2025
The Okere Falls walk is a short loop track (under 3km) full of action. Running parallel to Kaituna River you’ll see: three waterfallsa caverelicsa couple of nice viewpoints Not bad for a short Rotorua walk 🙂 Notes: I completed the walk as a loop. Most websites...
by Jub | Sep 14, 2025
To hike to Rainbow Mountain near Rotorua is a 6-7km out and back adventure to the summit. Note: It is officially now known as the Maunga Kākaramea Summit Track, but I still hear it usually referred to as Rainbow Mountain Track so will stick with that in this post. The...
