Category: New Zealand

The most popular tourist area in New Zealand is without a doubt the city of Rotorua and its multitude of hot springs, geysers, and beautiful lake front setting:

The final thing my wife and I did during our visit of the Taupo region of New Zealand was to drive around the entire Tongariro National Park on

After crossing through the heart of New Zealand’s Tongariro Crossing the trail opened up from the volcanic otherworld inside the volcano to providing a spectacular view looking north

After climbing down from the slopes of Mt. Ngahuruhoe, I quickly found myself hiking through the heart of New Zealand’s Tongariro Crossing, which can be summed up in

Along New Zealand’s spectacular Tongariro Crossing intrepid walkers have the option of climbing the formidable Mt. Ngauruhoe volcano that constantly looms over hikers throughout the first half of

If you are into hiking and on the north island of New Zealand you absolutely, positively need to make time available to walk what is considered by many

Sad news today out of New Zealand: EVEREST conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary has died at the age of 88. New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark announced the news

Here is a video of the opening of the Aratiatia Dam at the start of the Huka Track in New Zealand: Next Posting: Hiking the Tongariro Crossing Prior

Here are a couple videos from my hike to the Huka Falls: Waikato River Rapids: Huka Falls: Next Posting: Video of the Aratia Dam Prior Posting: The Huka

There are many excellent day walks in the Taupo area but without a doubt the best is the Huka Falls Walkway: This hike is a nice pleasant walk