How to enjoy one of the world’s best national parks – Abel Tasman

This is not my first time in the Abel Tasman National Park. Longer than I care to remember, I set off with my sister over New Year to walk the park with a heavy pack, food and goons of wine. We spent eight days in the park and didn’t even make it to Totaranui, which […]
My favourite walks around New Zealand’s Central Plateau.

This is the third post of my ‘Central Plateau’ series- it’s all about the great walks in and around the volcanic plateau including Lake Taupo, Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro. The many magnificent hiking tracks provide spectacular walks for all level of fitness, ranging from multiple days to 30 minutes. I have walked a lot of the tracks […]
Things you need to know when planning your Mont Blanc trip.

Get yourself fit to really enjoy the Tour du Mont Blanc As I mentioned in my previous blog there are several ways to walk Mont Blanc. You can do a highlights tour (typically about 7 days) or the full circuit (14 days). You can go on a guided walked or do it alone but regardless the fitter you are […]