Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track: Complete Guide to New Zealand’s Newest Great Walk The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is one of the best multi-day hikes in the South Island. It is also still one of the least crowded. The track sits at the bottom of Fiordland National Park, in the far south of Southland. In October
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Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island: A Traveller’s Guide to Oban
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Halfmoon Bay: The Heart of Stewart Island Halfmoon Bay is home to Oban, the only town on Stewart Island and New Zealand’s southernmost settlement. Curved like its namesake, the bay shelters a small fishing village surrounded by native bush and abundant birdlife. Everything on Stewart Island effectively starts here. That includes hiking tracks, boat trips,
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New Zealand Great Walks: Milford, Routeburn & More New Zealand’s Department of Conservation manages eleven official long-distance tracks known as the New Zealand Great Walks. Each one is well-formed, well-signed, and equipped with huts or campsites along the way. Unlike a standard backcountry tramp, these walks don’t require advanced navigation skills. They do reward decent