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img 9803 lr The Chasm (Milford Sound)
New Zealand South Island

The Chasm (Milford Sound)

The Chasm is a short nature walk to an deep and impressive gorge and waterfall along the Milford Road.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 6, 2020 ago
img 1104 lr Victory Beach (Otago Peninsula)
New Zealand South Island

Victory Beach (Otago Peninsula)

The interpretative loop walk to Victory Beach through the Okia Reserve includes the option of climbing a volcanic hill, before crossing the sand dunes to reach the pristine beach.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 3, 2020 ago
img 1468 lr Mount Charles (Otago Peninsula)
New Zealand South Island

Mount Charles (Otago Peninsula)

A straightforward but steep walk to the top of Mount Charles (408m), the highest point on the Otago Peninsula. Stunning views fron the top! The route is through private land, so seek permission first.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 2, 2020 ago
img 0744 lr Silver Peak and Pulpit Rock (Dunedin)
New Zealand South Island

Silver Peak and Pulpit Rock (Dunedin)

A full-day hike on the northern outskirts of Dunedin to Pulpit Peak, the Painted Forest and Silver Peak. The return route goes via ABC Cave and the Philip J Cox Memorial Hut to form a loop.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 1, 2020 ago
img 0647 lr Mount Cargill and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)
New Zealand South Island

Mount Cargill and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)

An interesting hike from Mount Cargill, which towers over Dunedin, to the Organ Pipes – an exposed formation of columnar jointed basalt. A quite varied walk with great views along most of the track.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 31, 2019 ago
img 0541 lr Tunnel Beach (Dunedin)
New Zealand South Island

Tunnel Beach (Dunedin)

A short walk near Dunedin, featuring a natural sea arch and a hand-carved tunnel through the sandstone leading to Tunnel Beach. The small beach is surrounded by high cliffs and not suitable for swimming.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 31, 2019 ago
img 0265 lr Sandymount and Sandfly Bay (Otago)
New Zealand South Island

Sandymount and Sandfly Bay (Otago)

A loop track around the Sandymount peninsula, offering stunning views over the Otago Peninsula’s coastline and clifftops. A side-track leads down to Sandyfly Bay.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 30, 2019 ago
img 1228 lr Allans Beach (Otago Peninsula)
New Zealand South Island

Allans Beach (Otago Peninsula)

Allans Beach on the Otago Peninsula is frequented by penguins and sea lions, as well as an abundance of bird life. It’s a short 500m walk from the end of the road.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 29, 2019 ago
img 9255 lr Routeburn Track in two days
New Zealand South Island

Routeburn Track in two days

The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s best-known tracks, linking the Fjordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. It varies from lush rainforest to spectacular alpine lakes and passes. 

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 27, 2019 ago
img 1344 lr Ben Lomond (Queenstown)
New Zealand South Island

Ben Lomond (Queenstown)

Located just outside Queenstown, the tough half-day ascent of Ben Lomond (1,748m) rewards – on a clear day – with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and as far as Mount Earnslaw (Pikirakatahi) and Mt Aspiring (Tititea).

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 25, 2019 ago

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