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Tongariro National Park – all you need to know!
Welcome to this post about Tongariro National Park. Over the course of the past years, I’ve been asked quite some times by New Zealand bound travelers what my favorite national park in New Zealand is. It’s a difficult choice as all of them have something special, however one of the most amazing national parks in New Zealand that you can visit is Tongariro National Park. I’ve been there three times (and have been to New Zealand six times) and it never fails to impress me. In this post I’ll share all you want to know about Tongariro National Park in New Zealand. Note that this post was first published in…
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Hiking Tongariro Alpine Crossing: New Zealand’s best one day hike
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is by far New Zealand’s most iconic hike. Taking you right through the heart of the spectacular Tongariro National Park, you will find yourself in one of the most scenic landscapes you will ever set foot in. From emerald green lakes to boiling craters and a lush green forest, you will not be disappointed in the effort you will have to make for hiking Tongariro Crossing. In this article I will share my experience on hiking the crossing. I have do this hike three times over the past years and the article has been updated after my most recent hike on the Tongariro Crossing in November…
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Travel advice and planning
Do you want to make a trip through New Zealand, but have no idea where to start? I’m happy to help you make a personal travel plan that suits your wishes. So no standard program, but a travel plan created especially for you that is carefully and put together for you by a true New Zealand specialist. We plan an online video call, during which we discuss your wishes. The duration is about 30 minutes and during this conversation we will specifically talk about your interests, but also how far you want to drive per day, which activities are fun and what your wishes are regarding overnight stays. I visited…
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Mueller Hut hike New Zealand: all you need to know!
Up until today, the Mueller Hut hike in New Zealand is one of my favorite hikes in the country. Mueller Hut and I have a bit of history so to say. In 2011 I visited Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand for the first time. After spending 24 hours in this amazing masterpiece of mother nature, I returned home but kept in mind that I’d come back one day. Because there had been a sign on the Kea Point Track, towards Mueller Hut. Once home I looked up Mueller Hut and realized that this must be one of New Zealand’s most amazing hikes. In 2011 I made the decision…
