In the heart of South Island, Lake Pukaki is one of the jewels of New Zealand. The intense blue color of the lake contrast with the surrounding mountains and the snow covered Aoraki / Mount Cook summit. Below is a guide with:map,top things to do at Lake Pukaki, some hiking options, accommodation suggestions,and information about camping at Lake … [Read more...] about Lake Pukaki (New Zealand) -Things to do, accommodations, camping…
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12 hidden gems in New Zealand (off the beaten track)
Are you looking for hidden gems in New Zealand? Below is my selection of 12 wonders off the beaten track in New Zealand: lakes, beaches, rock formations...where you won't cross path with big touristic buses. In some places I even had the place all to myself!__CONFIG_colors_palette__{"active_palette":0,"config":{"colors":{"21212":{"name":"Main … [Read more...] about 12 hidden gems in New Zealand (off the beaten track)
Taranaki Falls Walk (New Zealand) – Tips + photos
Taranaki Falls Track is one of the best short walks in Tongariro National Park. It offers brillant views of the volcanic summits and lead you to the edge of the lava flow where the waterfall is dropping. Below is my guide to help you plan your Taranaki falls walk. Quick Navigation Why complete the Taranaki falls walk?Planning Tips - Taranaki falls New ZealandTaranaki Falls … [Read more...] about Taranaki Falls Walk (New Zealand) – Tips + photos
Orakei Korako geothermal park (New Zealand) – Visit tips + photos
Orakei Korako geothermal park is one of the best in the Rotorua-Taupo volcanic area, New Zealand. Accessible only by boat, it offers colorful geothermal formations (including a cave) surrounded by dense forest. My favorite stop in the region! Below is my guide to help you plan your visit. Quick Navigation Why visit the Orakei Korako thermal park? - "the Hidden … [Read more...] about Orakei Korako geothermal park (New Zealand) – Visit tips + photos
Cape Palliser lighthouse and seals (New Zealand) – Tips + Photos
Cape Palliser in New Zealand is one of the most notable landscapes in North Island. The wild area offers black beaches, a large seal colony and the unique Cape Palliser lighthouse with its stripes. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit to the Palliser Bay. Quick Navigation Why visit Cape Palliser in Wairapapa?Planning tips - Cape Palliser New Zealand Cape Palliser … [Read more...] about Cape Palliser lighthouse and seals (New Zealand) – Tips + Photos