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Doing the Rangitoto Island walk in New Zealand
Are you in Auckland and want to go to Rangitoto Island? Then in this article I will tell you everything about this special island. I did the Rangitoto Island walk in 2018, but I visited New Zealand again in 2022-2023 and the information in this blog has been updated following this recent trip. Enjoy reading! This post was first published in 2018 and updated in 2023. The small Rangitoto Island volcano is located just north of central Auckland is a relatively young volcano. The last Rangitoto Island eruption was 600 years ago. It’s a great place for hiking and an easy way to climb a volcano. After a journey of…
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Lake Daniell hike : an easy overnight tramp near Lewis Pass
One of the nicest easy walks in New Zealand that is suitable for everyone is the Lake Daniell hike near Lewis Pass on the South Island. Here you can easily familiarize yourself with hiking in New Zealand and sleeping in a backcountry hut without too much preparations and efforts. I did this easy tramp for the first time in 2011 and returned in January of 2023. I was pleasantly surprised to find a brand new hut but still an equally beautiful landscape. I went out on this tramp with with fellow Dutchie Mariëlle and we had a wonderful outdoor girl’s night out, in one of New Zealand’s newest backcountry huts. This…
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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 twice over the past years and the article has been updated after my most recent visit to New Zealand in 2023. Note that…
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Hiking the Routeburn Track in New Zealand
The Routeburn Track is praised as one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, multi-day hike in New Zealand. I cannot confirm whether it is actually the most beautiful, but like the Milford Track it is a varied and not too difficult trek in the deep south of the South Island. I have now walked the Routeburn Track three times during my various visits to New Zealand. Twice in (semi) good weather and once in the pouring rain. In this article I will tell you everything you want to know about one of my favorite Great Walks of New Zealand. Note this post as first published in 2014…
