The day hikes listed here, for us, was the most "bang for your buck". We didn't have the gear for multi-day hikes but still had the adventure in our hearts to see some of New Zealand's summits. Everything listed can be completed in about 2 - 8 hours.
Read MoreWe’re taking you along on one of the most quintessential things to do in New Zealand- The Tongariro Alpine Crossing. We thought the Tongariro day hike was the best hike we did during our six week visit to New Zealand. That’s probably the least controversial opinion anyone could have by the way. On the trek, hikers get to see volcanoes, march up Mt Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe), and visit Red Crater, Blue Lake and the Emerald Lakes.
Read MoreABEL TASMAN - South Island New Zealand Campervan Roadtrip Last week on the South Island of New Zealand in Abel Tasman on our campervan roadtrip! Don’t worry….we luck out and it rains almost the entire time. Come with us as we go cockle hunting with locals. Don’t know what a cockle is? Neither did we! We’ll also explore bits of the Abel Tasman track through the National Park and spend some time on Apple Beach. One of the coolest places we visited in New Zealand was Pupu Springs (Te Waikoropupū Springs). In this completely impossible to pronounce area visitors can check out the purest water outside of Antarctica.
Read MoreNew Zealand West Coast - Franz Joseph Glacier, Haast Pass, Pancake Rocks The West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand is beyond beautiful. There is a site to see on every turn as we continue our road trip. In this episode you'll easily spot 27 different waterfalls, 14 different types of forests, 11 outfit changes, 4 different types of climates, AND A GOOD ATTITUDE! oh.... and surprise. Tim found a cave.
Read MoreQUEENSTOWN NZ - Instagram vs. Reality - Mt. Roy Hike Wanaka Queenstown New Zealand- the adventure capital of the world. But you don't get "highlight reel" from us. As a matter of fact... far from it... Take a hike up Mt. Roy on a beautiful day in Wanaka with us. You might even learn how to treat sand fly bites.
Read MoreHeading North from Slope Point it’s finally time to campervan in the Fiordland National Park of the South Island New Zealand. Surprise- It’s full of sand flies. Even the viscous swarms couldn’t ruin the beauty of Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
Read MoreIn this episode: Nugget Point- Finney becomes an expert on albatrosses. Jacks Blowhole- Finney becomes an expert on blowholes. Purakaunui Bay- Tim finds the best beach in New Zealand. Cathedral Caves- Finney becomes an expert on racing waves. Weir Beach- A great camping spot about as south as it gets in New Zealand. Stuck in the mud!- Tim, objectively the worlds greatest driver, finally meets his match. Slope Point- Southernmost point in New Zealand. Windy. Cold. Absurd.
Read MoreIt’s finally time for the New Zealand roadtrip! After touch down in Christchurch and a bit of airport “camping” we pick up our Wicked Campervan and we’re on our way! We’ll spend the next six weeks living out of our campervan as we tour both the South island and the North Island
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