In the mood for some geothermal activity? Geysers, the smell of sulphur in the air or colourful pools turn on the inner traveller in you? Then the region of Rotorua is the perfect place to go. One of the most visited regions in New Zealand, Rotorua has very strong Maori heritage and geothermal activity that turn every trip to this side of the north island into guaranteed good time. Volcanic activity…
Tongariro alpine crossing is a world renowned hiking track and probably the most popular day hike in New Zealand. Crossing volcanic terrain for 19.4 km in Tongariro National Park, a dual world heritage site in New Zealand’s north island, this hike (or tramp, as a Kiwi would say) goes through the heart of Mount Tongariro, an active volcano with multiple craters. The highest peak of the track is at 1886 m, but…
Cruising Milford Sound is one the most awe-inspiring things to do in New Zealand, and we couldn’t miss it. Because of that we opted for a very insightful cruise that included kayaking and the Milford discovery center & underwater observatory, so we could enjoy a full day there. Milford Sound is actually a fjord which is part of the Fiordland National Park and is a World Heritage site. This area is one of the…
One of the first things we did in New Zealand was visiting the Hobbiton movie set. If you fancy The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit this is definitely for you. Also, this is the first post of our almost 4-week long trip to New Zealand in late 2013. We had booked the tour beforehand and the plan was to make our way there straight from Auckland. Unfortunately, our GPS didn’t recognize…
