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The 13-Day World Heritage New Zealand Hiking Trail – Am I up for the Challenge?

Brent Narbey

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30 September 2013

With such iconic names as the Milford, Routeburn and Hollyford tracks walk including Arthurs Pass and Mount Cook, National Parks and Fox Glacier. The New Zealand Trails - World Heritage New Zealand Hiking Tour ticked all the right boxes - but was I up for the challenge?

Brent Narbey

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30 September 2013

Sina & Rieke’s Niuean Adventure

Rieke & Sina

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31 August 2013

Commonly referred to as ‘the Rock’ Niuē is an island nation located 2,400 kilometres (1,500 miles) northeast from New Zealand. With a local population of just 1400 people we decided to send our German interns Sina & Rieke to find out just how much fun could be had. Here’s their report…

Rieke & Sina

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31 August 2013

The 4 Day Hillary Trail - A Great Auckland Walk

Remy de Jong

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25 July 2013

After only a few weeks in New Zealand our intrepid Dutch intern, Remy de Jong, decided to hike the West Auckland 4 Day Hillary Trail – Mid Winter. The Hillary Trail Named after the New Zealand mountaineer, Sir Edmond Hillary (The first to the top of Everest) The Hillary Trail is a tough but worthwhile 4 day 3 night wilderness hike. The 70km (43 Mile) trail is is known for its lush native forests, giant stands of mature kauri and huge dunes that backdrop the volcanic black sands that stretch along endless roaring beaches.

Remy de Jong

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25 July 2013

Wild Hot Springs when you Self Drive New Zealand

Brent Narbey

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21 May 2013

Picture yourself relaxing in one of our naturally formed hot springs, surrounded by lush native bush or towered over by magnificent snow capped mountains - maybe you found yourself soaking in a spring that formed in the middle of a wild beach. If you Self drive New Zealand, not only is this possible, but better still – IT'S ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Brent Narbey

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21 May 2013

The Beautiful Jenolan Caves – A Must when Traveling to the Blue Mountains

Brent Narbey

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18 April 2013

At a stately 340 million years, the Jenolan Cave network is the oldest open cave system in the world and are absolutely spectacular. Located in the beautiful Blue Mountains World Heritage Area the Jenolan Caves are only a couple of hours drive from Sydney and make a great day or overnight excursion. The vast cave network has over 40 km (25 Miles) of multi-level passages offering easy site seeing walks, educational and historical tours to active adventure caving.

Brent Narbey

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18 April 2013