New Zealand North Island
Tawhai Falls – Gollums Pool in Whakapapa
A short (15min) walk from Bruce Road to Tawhai Falls, a 13-metre high waterfall that was the filming location of Gollum’s pool in Lord of the Rings.
New Zealand North Island
Ridge Track, Whakapapa
The Ridge Track goes up the ridge behind the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, offering views of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu from the top.
New Zealand North Island
Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.
New Zealand North Island
Mount Ruapehu Crater (NZ) – great views from a steep hike
The hike to Crater Lake at the top of Mount Ruapehu involves a steep track from Iwikau Village up to Knoll Ridge via Waterfall Descent, and then off-track scrambling over rocky terrain and loose scree. Â
Australia Ku-ring-gai NSW Sydney - North
Two short Middle Harbour walks in Garigal NP
Two short loop walks around Middle Harbour Creek in Garigal National Park. These bushwalks also provide access to the Two Creeks track.
Malaysia Langkawi
Gunung Machinchang – a steep climb rewards with stunning Langkawi views
A steep hike up to to the top of Gunung Machinchang (701m asl), the second highest mountain in Langkawi.Â
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back)
A short but steep circuit up to the Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back) ridge and peak (275m asl), with great views over Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Gates Dam.
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.
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.
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.