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This page details a repository of independent travel resources based on my experiences.

  • [NZ] GW: Guide for walking the Milford Track in 2025/2026

    [NZ] GW: Guide for walking the Milford Track in 2025/2026

    Reading time: 6 minutesThe Milford Track is the most well-known and internationally famous walk in New Zealand, with the DOC huts getting booked out within hours of the registration opening for the Great Walk season. It is an epic 4-day tramp through stunning scenery, covering a distance of 53.5 km in the remote Fiordland National…

  • Starting my working holiday in New Zealand

    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…

  • [NZ] GW: Routeburn Track – 33km of spectacular views

    [NZ] GW: 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…