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Routeburn Track: Part 1

The Routeburn Track, a legendary walk over a high pass: Part 1.

by kadiandcam September 19, 2022January 18, 2023

New Zealand

Cathedral Cave

After years of waiting, we finally made it to this grand sea cave!

by kadiandcam April 15, 2022April 13, 2022

New Zealand

Nugget Point

We raced the sun to this scenic lighthouse!

by kadiandcam April 14, 2022April 13, 2022

New Zealand

The Catlins: Waterfalls

Loads of waterfalls in this Forest Park! Photography-centric post with many great waterfall pictures!

by kadiandcam April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

New Zealand

Te Araroa: Queenstown Intermission

We had to stop in Qtown for logistics–then we stayed longer than planned!

by kadiandcam April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

New Zealand

South Coast East – to Curio Bay

Rugged coastline and unique animals.

by kadiandcam April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: Huts

NZ’s Backcountry huts are utilized extensively on the TA. Read about it!

by kadiandcam March 29, 2022April 6, 2022

New Zealand

Te Araroa: Greenstone

The popular Greenstone track and hut, beautifully different than the other TA huts!

by kadiandcam March 17, 2022March 15, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: Mavora Walkway

A very gentle section of dramatic views and LotR filming locations!

by kadiandcam March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: Te Anau

We took a short rest day in Te Anau!

by kadiandcam March 12, 2022March 9, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: Takitimu Mountains

The first set of mountains on the TA!

by kadiandcam March 10, 2022March 9, 2022

New Zealand

Bluff Mural Tour

Bluff got a makeover!

by kadiandcam March 9, 2022March 29, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: Mt Linton Station

This difficult, demoralizing day gets its own blog post

by kadiandcam March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

New Zealand

Stewart Island

The rest of our time on Stewart Island. We saw a kiwi!

by kadiandcam March 7, 2022March 29, 2022

Backpacking

The Rakiura Track

Our journey to the south South Island, Rakiura/Stewart Island

by kadiandcam March 5, 2022March 5, 2022

New Zealand

The South Coast – West

A quick look at the South Coast, west of Invercargill.

by kadiandcam February 28, 2022March 29, 2022

New Zealand

Clifden

Short stopover between Te Anau and the south coast

by kadiandcam February 26, 2022March 29, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: The Longwoods

The first forest section of the trail, we encountered some pretty impressive challenges!

by kadiandcam February 2, 2022February 23, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: The First Part

Our first few days on Te Araroa: Trail life takes some adjustments!

by kadiandcam January 22, 2022February 23, 2022

Backpacking

Te Araroa: the start

Reflecting as we start on NZ’s long trail

by kadiandcam January 6, 2022January 6, 2022