Author: The Explorer Outlook
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Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown: what to expect
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Milford Sound is a staple on any New Zealand itinerary. Visitors most often travel to this majestic spot on a day tour from Queenstown, which is what I did. In this article, I’ll walk you through what to expect on a Milford Sound day tour, then go through some practical…
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Hiking New Zealand’s Hooker Valley Track: what to know before you go
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The Hooker Valley Track is a mid-length out-and-back walking trail in New Zealand’s beautiful Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. It’s obvious why it’s known as one of New Zealand’s iconic hikes. You hike through stunning mountain scenery, over suspension bridges across a fast-flowing glacial river, right up to Hooker Lake. If…
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Hiking the Lake Tekapo Peninsula Walkway: quick guide
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New Zealand’s hiking scene is rare in that it has lots of relatively easy hikes which give you incredible views. There’s no need to hike all the way up a mountain, or for several days, to get to those scenes which take your breath away. The Lake Tekapo Peninsula Walkway…
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Hiking Mount John Walkway at Lake Tekapo: quick guide
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Mount John Walkway was one of my favourite hikes in New Zealand. Most of it is alongside the beautiful Lake Tekapo, which was my favourite place on the South Island. I can hardly think of a better way to spend half a day than a pleasant walk overlooking this gem!…
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Why Lake Tekapo should be on your New Zealand itinerary
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Lake Tekapo was my favourite place on my New Zealand road trip. Positioned in the very centre of the South Island, Tekapo may look small on the map but it truly makes an impression. But why, specifically, should you add Lake Tekapo to your New Zealand itinerary? Read on to…
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing cancelled
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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is reportedly the best one-day hike in New Zealand. It’s a strenuous-but-satisfying 20km hike over an otherworldly volcanic landscape, with bright turquoise pools in the rocky craters. I’m often on the lookout for hikes when I travel so this was ideal! I did all the admin…
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Exploring New Zealand by InterCity bus: a practical guide
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New Zealand’s InterCity bus network is a reliable way of getting around the whole country without a car. Each country’s bus network has its own quirks, here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know about InterCity buses in New Zealand. Routes The InterCity bus routes are fairly extensive.…
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Six travel myths you should stop believing
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In my younger days, I believed certain travel myths which caused me not to prioritise travelling. It wasn’t that I was uninterested in travel. But it was only in my mid-twenties that I saw that my beliefs in those myths were misconceived. And what exactly were these travel myths? I’ll…
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Five days in Malta
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I’ll start, as ever, by saying that five days in Malta is not enough to explore the whole country. This itinerary is aimed at anyone looking for a short but busy trip, getting a flavour of the diversity that Malta has to offer. When to go to Malta I went…
