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This page details a repository of independent travel resources based on my experiences.
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Starting my working holiday in New Zealand
Reading time: 11 minutesI started the draft of this post (well, actually just the post title) some 6 months ago. And then left it on the shelves. Now, 9 months in (already?!), I can only say it’s never too late to start a post while I’m still in New Zealand, right? So here goes my…
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[NZ] Great Walk: Routeburn Track – 33km of spectacular views
Reading time: 6 minutesRouteburn track is one of eleven Great Walk tramping tracks in New Zealand and one of three in Fiordland National Park. Having also done the Keplar Track, Milford Track, and Rakiura Track, I must say the Routeburn Track is the most rewarding. At just 33 km, the Routeburn Track is second only…
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Packing list: How to pack for tramping in NZ
Reading time: 6 minutesWhilst I still consider myself a relative novice in tramping / multi-day treks, I found my packing list working pretty alright for me in my past trips (October – February) and hope someone might find it a useful list to begin with! My fully loaded packs weighed about 9-12kg depending on whether…