by Jub | Jun 24, 2026
Update: I first wrote this post in 2023, and four years later it’s still the best topo map app. If you looking for the best topo map app for hiking in New Zealand don’t make the mistake I made and download all the free ones to try and hack together a...
by Jub | Jun 19, 2026
Looking for some amazing places to walk in Rotorua? You’re in the right place. While there are plenty of amazing things to do in Rotorua, you can quickly find your budget has been blown out. Fortunately, other than the Mount Tarawera, all the walks are free. If...
by Jub | Jun 18, 2026
The Awaroa/Godley Head Track is one of the top recommendations from Christchurch locals. It’s one of those walks where you never hear a bad thing about it. The loop track is less than 10km starting from Taylors Mistake Beach. You walk around the headland with...
by Jub | Jun 15, 2026
If you’re looking for a unique hike in Rotorua, Mount Tarawera is for you. The guided walk is less than 4km, but’s one of the best things to do in Rotorua, and one of my favourite hikes in New Zealand. I went with Kaitiaki Adventures but booked through my...
by Jub | Jun 15, 2026
Have you seen any photos of New Zealand’s national parks? If not, look some up now. You might think the only criterion of somewhere becoming a national park is how stunning the place is. It’s true, they’re all epic, but there’s a whole lot more...
