by Jub | Nov 27, 2023
The Kapakapanui Track is a tough 12-13km track with some of the best views the Tararua Ranges have to offer. With Kapakapanui Hut on the route, this makes for a nice day or overnight hike. This post will contain all the details you need to know about the Kapakapanui...
by Jub | Nov 24, 2023
These five Lake Hawea hikes are awesome, and they all take you to peaks for maximum views! There are some lovely Lake Hawea walks which I’ll mention at the end, but this post will focus on hikes. This means they’re going to be steep in sections and have...
by Jub | Nov 20, 2023
The Rees Dart Track transport issue is something that puts people off from doing the track. But there are at least 6 options, including Rees Dart shuttle buses. The two things that put some people off the Rees Dart Track are the remote trailheads, and because...
by Jub | Nov 20, 2023
The most popular Milford Track transport option is to get a water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf to start the hike, and a boat pick up from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound once you’ve finished. Most operators provide transport to Te Anau Downs from Te...
by Jub | Nov 19, 2023
If you’re looking for overnight hikes near Wellington, there are three main areas you can go to stay in huts: Tararua Ranges Aorangi Forest Park Remutaka Forest Park I’ve also added a couple of campsites to this list. There’s one you might not have...
by Jub | Nov 18, 2023
How do you get to the Kepler Track? Given the Kepler is a loop track (there are two, technically three trailheads) starting close to Te Anau it’s easy to get there. That said there are lots of Kepler Track transport options offered during the Great Walk season...
