by Jub | Aug 28, 2025
The Milford to Devonport walk is one section of the North Shore Coastal walkway which is also a part of the Te Araroa Trail. The 10-11km end to end walk is more scenic than I expected for a coastal walk so close to the city. Note: you must do this at low tide for the...
by Jub | Aug 28, 2025
The Kerikeri River Track from Kerikeri Basin to Rainbow Falls is a beautiful 8-9km out and back walk (you can make it shorter). Read on for all the details you need to know about this walk to Kerikeri Falls (there’ll be plenty of photos too). TABLE OF CONTENTS...
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...
