New Zealand

The Abel Tasman Track: the easiest Great Walk of New Zealand

The Abel Tasman Track: the easiest Great Walk of New Zealand

The Abel Tasman Track is pure bliss for someone wanting to do a multi-day hike that's not too steep, not too long, has paradise views all the way and a water taxi service to take all the hassle out of bags and transport. At points it didn't feel like a hike, but a holiday stroll from beach to beach. 

Heli-hiking glaciers in Franz Josef and Mount Cook

Heli-hiking glaciers in Franz Josef and Mount Cook

Our accounts of heli-hiking in Franz Josef Glacier and Mount Cook, one of the best experiences in New Zealand. We've hiked in quite a few places over the years, but it wasn't until New Zealand that we added glacier to the list. It's safe to say, that these were two of the most incredible experiences we've ever had, hiking on top of the world in the stunning Franz Josef Glacier and Mount Cook.

45 photos to inspire you to hike the Kepler Track

45 photos to inspire you to hike the Kepler Track

We're only three trails into our 9 Great Walks in 9 Weeks and we're already wondering if the Kepler Track is going to be the best, it's that good. Situated in the stunning Fiordland National Park, the trail goes through forests into a ridgeline that gives million dollar views. But don't just take our word for it, see our photos below.

The Milford Track: The Finest Walk in the World... in a monsoon

The Milford Track: The Finest Walk in the World... in a monsoon

The second of our 9 Great Walks was The Milford Track,  something we'd been wanting to do for a decade now. Before starting the 9 Great Walks in 9 Weeks challenge, it was probably the hike we were looking forward to the most. It's an iconic track and we've heard about so many others doing it. However, we weren't quite so sure how much we were going to enjoy it when we saw the forecast...

32 Photos to inspire you to hike the Routeburn Track

32 Photos to inspire you to hike the Routeburn Track

The Routeburn Track was the first of the Great 9 Walks we were hiking in 9 weeks and it's a pretty special track to start with. Even in bad weather, it's a stunning track that weaves through electric blue rivers, mountains, glaciers and ridges, offering spectacular views when the clouds part.

The Routeburn Track: Our first of the 9 Great Walks of New Zealand

The Routeburn Track: Our first of the 9 Great Walks of New Zealand

Finally, after all the planning and waiting, the first of our 9 Great Walks was here, and we were beyond excited to be starting with the World famous Routeburn Track. It’s a hike we’ve both wanted to do for years and we couldn’t think of a better way to start our big challenge.