Isthmus Peak
Isthmus Peak stands between Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea in the Otago Region of the South Island of New Zealand. When we drove past this area from Haast Pass on our way to Wanaka, we saw the trailhead sign by … Continue reading →
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Paparoa National Park
Paparoa National Park is located on the northern part of the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, about halfway between the towns of Westport and Greymouth. The small community of Punakaiki has a few services for visitors, … Continue reading →
Punakaiki
Punakaiki lies on the rugged (and somewhat remote) west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The beach and small community are surrounded by Paparoa National Park. We spent a couple of days in good weather at the … Continue reading →
Akaroa Rim Trails
The Banks Peninsula’s distinctive shape is the result of two extinct shield volcanoes with one of the walls collapsed to create a long bay (Akaroa Harbour) into the interior of the crater. The town of Akaroa lies on the shoreline … Continue reading →
Below Mt. Cook
While on the South Island of New Zealand. we had hoped to take on a good hike in the Mt. Cook National Park area, but we had only a short time in our itinerary and the forecast was not promising, … Continue reading →
Taupo Volcanic Zone
All of New Zealand lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire. The Taupo Volcanic Zone extends from the Bay of Plenty (White Island) down to the Mt. Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park. We traveled all down this corridor (it is … Continue reading →