Tongariro

Hiking New Zealand – Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Why was the Tongariro Crossing at the top of our list of “must do” activities while on the North Island? Guidebooks and websites are unanimous: the Tongariro Crossing is New Zealand’s premier day hike; It’s located in Tongariro National Park, a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the park’s outstanding volcanic features as …

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Pohutukawa

Photo Blogging Challenge – Red (February 2014)

Does February + Red = Valentine's Day? Not when you're on vacation in New Zealand! We've been in New Zealand for almost four weeks. It's a warm and colourful break from home (Calgary, AB, Canada) where everything is white, grey and brown and the overnight temperatures are stubbornly plunging well below zero (minus 40 degrees …

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