How to Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing: A Complete Guide
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How to Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing: A Complete Guide

This hike, which traverses a barren volcanic landscape in Tongariro National Park on New Zealand’s north island, is on countless “best day hikes in the world” lists. When we got back from our New Zealand North Island road trip, most of our friends and family asked some version of “what was your favorite part of…

How to Plan an Amazing New Zealand North Island Itinerary
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How to Plan an Amazing New Zealand North Island Itinerary

On New Zealand’s North Island, you’ll find a landscape shaped by volcanic activity over countless millennia – which is a unique aspect of this part of the world – along with beautiful stretches of coastline featuring sweeping views and glorious sand beaches, fertile agricultural land producing some of the country’s best produce (and cheese!), and…

How to Hike the Tama Lakes Track in Tongariro National Park
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How to Hike the Tama Lakes Track in Tongariro National Park

Is there a better way to spend a morning than hiking past a gorgeous waterfall and climbing through the brush with views of not one, but two active volcanoes? The Tama Lakes track takes you through a beautiful, desolate landscape where you’ll have simultaneous views of Mount Ngāuruhoe, the inspiration for Mount Doom in the…