Here’s the Luxury Travel Expert roundup of the world’s 10 most beautiful and spectacular day hikes, all of them crisscrossing breathtaking scenery.
Source: Top 10 most epic day hikes in the world – the Luxury Travel Expert
The scenery of the Southern Lakes makes a superb backdrop for all kinds of adventures.
Source: Hike, fly, cruise, kayak and canyon on a Southern Lakes sojourn
The ultimate guide to where to stay, what to do, and where to eat and drink in Wanaka, New Zealand.
These secret lakes are so remote, there’s only one way in: by helicopter. And as Brook Sabin reports, the trip is being discounted to attract Kiwi travellers.
Source: West Coast: A journey to New Zealand’s secret hanging lakes
The conservation minister wanted to expand a remote island marine sanctuary – but Kiwi leaders threatened legal action.
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It’s such a beautiful part of the country.
Source: Travel in New Zealand: Great southern adventures await
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There’s never been a better time for Kiwis to tackle Aotearoa’s 10 Great Walks.
Source: Great Walks NZ: How to book, budget and hike New Zealand’s great 10
Why every Kiwi should try the Hollyford Track.
Source: Back Your Backyard: A Kiwi track steeped in manaakitanga
It’s one of the most pristine places left on earth – so why has the Government ignored advice to protect it?
Source: Lost at Sea: Labour and Greens split over Campbell Island sanctuary
This West Coast destination is home to some of our most remarkable landscapes.
An essay by Matt Vance in response to a monumental study of one of the world’s great birdlands – the bleak, uninhabited, and spectacular Auckland Islands.
Source: To see the albatross is to belong to a higher cult of mortals
Join Rand Rudland at the Sunshine Coast Natural History Society meeting on Friday, March 6 for an illustrated presentation that will take you to the Southern Ocean in the Roaring Forties and . . .
If you love birds and crazy weather, you’ve come to the right place!
Today’s Luxury Escapes Travel Deal: Wilderness Lodge Escape on New Zealand’s North Island. Buy Now & Save 42% on Luxury Escapes Travel Deals.
Source: Wilderness Lodge Escape on New Zealand’s North Island, Ohakune, New Zealand
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Research underway into elevating the Parliamentary Precinct to World Heritage status.
If you’re going to explore more of your backyard, this is the place to start.
Source: The magic of Milford Sound: A corner of New Zealand every Kiwi needs to see
One of the most diverse and biologically rich places in the Southern Ocean, it’s a place that will blow your mind every moment of the day.
Source: Auckland Islands: Visiting one of the last protected wilderness areas on earth
Venturing out to the remotest islands on the planet is rewarded with otherworldly vistas and close encounters with incredible wildlife, some of which are found nowhere else.
Source: 10 of the least known islands you should visit to see wildlife
If you’re in the market for a new travel destination, the UNESCO World Heritage List showcases earth’s treasures, both natural and manmade.
Anchoring the southwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island, the scenic Fiordland Region is often thought of as the end of the earth. The area’s untouched hinterland is home to chiseled cliffs that have been the backdrop for many a film—from the Lord of the Rings to this summer’s Mission Impossible 6—and Rudyard Kipling dubbed it the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Within the wild and rugged region, the mighty Milford Sound is the most frequented destination.
Source: Milford Sound 101: How to Visit New Zealand’s ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’
