Updated: 25th January, 2024 Driving down the length of the West Coast is, without a doubt, one of the best road trips in the South Island of New Zealand! This road trip takes anywhere from a couple of days to a week to explore and takes you through some of the wild and incredible scenery…
Updated: 20th January, 2024 One of the best ways to experience the magic of New Zealand is to grab your camera, jump in the car, and head out on a classic kiwi road trip! One of my favourite short road trips in the South Island is the drive along the Great Alpine Highway, which takes…
Last Updated: 25th August, 2023 Karamea is a small town at the northern tip of the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is known as the gateway to the incredible Kahurangi National Park, and a fantastic base if you are looking at completing the famous Heaphy Track! Here we have created a list…
Last Updated: 18th August, 2023 Karamea is located at the top of the wild West Coast of New Zealand, and is known for being the gateway to the incredible Kahurangi National Park. So it will come to no surprise that Karamea is surrounded by some incredible (and some challenging) hikes through some of the most…
Last Updated: 17th August, 2023 Karamea is a tiny town nestled right at the top of the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, and is surrounded on 3 sides by the incredible Kahurangi National Park. As you can imagine, this means that it is absolutely surrounded by gorgeous short walks and trails, taking you…
Last Updated: 17th August, 2023 Karamea is a tiny but awesome town found at the tippy-top of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is known as the gateway to the incredible Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand’s second largest national park, which is filled with untamed wilderness, lush rainforest, wild rivers,…
Last Updated: 15th August, 2023 Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s Kahurangi National Park, the Ōpārara Arches are an incredible sight to behold! Carved over millions of years, these limestone formations tower over the lush rainforest and Ōpārara River, and make for an exciting and memorable adventure on the West Coast of New Zealand!…
Last Updated: 15th August, 2023 The Ōpārara Basin is an incredible area at the very northern point of the West Coast of New Zealand! This Basin is famous for the Ōpārara Arches – magnificent and ancient limestone rock formations that have been eroded over millions of years to created the natural wonders you see today!…
Last Updated: 8th August, 2023 Are you ready to experience the magic of the West Coast Wilderness Trail? This awe-inspiring trail offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and explore the wild region of the West Coast of New Zealand. Whether you’re an avid hiker, a mountain biking enthusiast, or simply looking for an…
Last Updated: 8th August, 2023 Welcome to my travel guide to the awesome little town of Hokitika, New Zealand! Hokitika is found on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand (what a mouthful!) and is the perfect place to base yourself during your West Coast adventure. In this post, i’ll give you…
