Glenorchy to Queenstown
An hour apart along a legendary road that hugs the side of Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy and Queenstown may share the same stunning views but otherwise are worlds apart. Glenorchy is…
Tag: Fjordland
Kinloch
Only 20 minutes drive from the start of the Routeburn Track, Kinloch is a blissful spot at the top of Lake Wakatipu. There’s nothing there other the historic (open since…
Invincible Gold Mine Track
The Invincible Gold Mine Track is a short walk with a great name, combining wonderful views and remains of New Zealand’s gold mining heritage. It starts half way along the…
Routeburn Track Day Walk – Routeburn Shelter to Conical Hill return
The Routeburn Track was my first proper tramp (New Zealand hike), an 37km overnight adventure over Christmas 2013 which converted me into a keen tramper. I’ve done 18 more overnighters…
Sugarloaf / Rockburn Track
The Routeburn Track is deservedly one of the most popular walks in New Zealand. The Sugarloaf / Rockburn Track starts 15 minutes into the Routeburn Track and is remarkably unpopular,…
Hump Ridge Track
One of the best walking tracks in New Zealand, though most people haven’t heard of it, the Hump Ridge Track is the equal of the famous Great Walks. Picture the…
New Zealand Great Walks Ranked
New Zealand has eight Great Walks (the Whanganui Journey is managed under the Great Walk system but is a great paddle), multi-day tramps (NZ word for hikes or long walks) across…
Routeburn Track
My first and favourite Great Walk, the Routeburn Track is a 32km, 2-4 day walk through some of the finest scenery in New Zealand, and therefore probably the world. It…