Posts tagged New Zealand South Island
Mount Cook Village: Best Things to Do in Aoraki National Park

Trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a must for everyone traveling in New Zealand. The country's top destination is home to New Zealand's highest mountain, but you can find here many hiking trails, glaciers or glacial lakes which are out of this world. Base yourself in Mount Cook Village, and get inspired by the best things to do in the national park.

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Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes: Travel Guide

Punakaiki, better known as Pancake Rocks is a gorgeous rock formation on the spectacular West Coast of South Island, and must-visit place on your road trip around New Zealand. Read more about Pancake Rocks and blowholes in the area with our travel guide, including tips on where to stay, how to get there, and the best time to visit.

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Avalanche Peak Track: The Best Day Hike in Arthur's Pass

One of the most challenging, but also one of the most rewarding hikes we've done in New Zealand was Avalanche Peak Track in Arthur's Pass on South Island. Read our hiking guide including tips on where to find the trailhead, where to stay, what to pack, what route to choose, what are the weather conditions, and information on how difficult is the trek, and how fit you have to be.

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Mueller Hut: Hiking Guide to New Zealand's Most Beautiful Hut

The hike to Mueller Hut in Mount Cook National Park belongs among the most iconic New Zealand's one-day or overnight treks. Read our hiking guide including tips on how to make a reservation for the hut, where to stay in Mount Cook Village, what to pack, and we share information on how difficult is the track. Simply put, this is the only guide you need as it answers everything you must know before hiking Mueller Hut Track.

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Copland Track: Hike to Welcome Flat Hut and Hot Pools

The in and out Copland Track is an overnight hike in New Zealand's West Coast. Why should you choose this trek and spend a night in Welcome Flat Hut? Except for the mountain scenery, there is one more reason. Hot Pools. In this travel guide, we share everything you need to know for planning Copland Track, including practical tips on how to reserve the hut, when is the best time for the hike, what to pack, and how to enjoy the hot pools the most.

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A Guide to Lake Matheson in New Zealand

One of the most popular lakes in New Zealand, famous for the mirror effect, is Lake Matheson on the West Coast of South Island. If you plan your visit, read more about Lake Matheson Walk. This travel guide also includes tips on when to visit, how to capture the best photo, what to expect, and where to stay.

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South Coast Track, New Zealand: Get Off the Beaten Path

Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is renowned for its natural beauty. Is there a multi-day trek that still keeps its secrets? According to us, it is South Coast Track, that we consider as an off the beaten hike on South Island. Read our hiking guide where we share tips for hiking South Coast Track, New Zealand, including tips on where to stay, what to pack, and how to get to the trailhead.

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Hiking Guide to Queen Charlotte Track

Multi-day hike Queen Charlotte Track offers spectacular views of Marlborough Sounds therefore, it is one of the most popular treks on New Zealand's South Island. Read our hiking guide on how to arrange boat transport to the trek, where to stay, what to pack with information on how difficult is the hike. Everything you need to know about Queen Charlotte Track is in this post.

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Liverpool Track: Hiking in Mount Aspiring National Park

Explore with us one of the most wonderful in and out hikes in Mount Aspiring National Park, Liverpool Track, that leads to a renowned Liverpool Hut. Allegedly, this hut has a toilet with the best view in New Zealand, so let's find out. In this hiking guide, we share with you how to get to the trailhead, how to make a hut booking, when is the best time for the hike, and much more.

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Fox Glacier: Travel Guide

The fast retreating Fox Glacier is a pearl of New Zealand's South Island's West Coast. Base yourself in the nearby Fox Glacier township and enjoy the best things to see and do in the area such as hiking or more adventurous scenic flight over the glacier. Read our travel guide on Fox Glacier, your must-include stop on your itinerary.

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Moeraki Boulders: Visit the Geological Wonder in New Zealand

Moeraki Boulders on South Island's Koekohe Beach are one of the most fascinating geological wonders in New Zealand. Learn how was Moeraki Boulders formed, how to get to Moeraki Boulders, when is the best time to visit, or where to stay. This travel guide to one of the top attractions in Coastal Otago has got you covered.

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