Walks, waterfalls and van-life around New Zealandhttps://curriestravels.com/https://curriestravels.com/how-to-enjoy-a-weekend-camping-at-lake-camp-by-lake-clearwater-in-new-zealand/https://curriestravels.com/how-to-enjoy-a-weekend-camping-at-lake-camp-by-lake-clearwater-in-new-zealand/Learn how to enjoy a weekend camping at Lake Camp by Lake Clearwater, a scenic and relaxing destination in New ZealandSun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/kepler-great-walk/https://curriestravels.com/kepler-great-walk/One of the most scenic and iconic walks in New Zealand, the Kepler Great Walk is a multi-day walk that you absolutely must do.Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/godley-head-coastal-walk/https://curriestravels.com/godley-head-coastal-walk/This easy stunning coastal walk starts from the Taylors Mistake beach carpark. The track is very easy and well maintained and the views all around are beautiful. The loop itself took us just on 2 hourTue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/benmore-peninsula-track/https://curriestravels.com/benmore-peninsula-track/After a short 1 hour drive from Waimate we decided to do the Benmore Peninsula Track as our walk for the day. The track is shared in parts with mountain bikes but 80% of the track is for walkingSat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/mt-nimrod/https://curriestravels.com/mt-nimrod/t’s a great wee spot and we drove through a town called Cave, go figure. The next morning we headed out to do the Mt. Nimrod walk which says it’s 2-3 hours.Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/waimate/https://curriestravels.com/waimate/We drove up to the Whitehorse memorial instead of walking it which was a shame because it looks to be a fun walk. The view of the horse is actually better from the town, up close its pretty old and neSat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/cathedral-cove/https://curriestravels.com/cathedral-cove/Cathedral Cove is an easy 30 minute walk from where the shuttle driver drops you. I would recommend paying the $5 each for this service as it probably saves an additional 30 minutes walkingTue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/hobbiton-movie-set/https://curriestravels.com/hobbiton-movie-set/Hobbiton is definitely a nerd fest right from the start your guide gets a sense of how much of a LOTR and Hobbit fan you are by asking three questionsTue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/marakopa-falls-mangapohue-natural-bridge/https://curriestravels.com/marakopa-falls-mangapohue-natural-bridge/Marakopa Falls is an easy acces waterfall and worth the drive from Waitomo Caves! We have seen some impressive waterfalls in the North Island but for ease of access (450m walk) and the scale of the waTue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/taranaki-falls-tama-lakes/https://curriestravels.com/taranaki-falls-tama-lakes/Taranaki Falls were not as spectacular as the other waterfalls we have seen but still an A for effort. The lower and upper lakes that appear in these craters were worth the walk but were quite difficuTue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/paunui-summit-track/https://curriestravels.com/paunui-summit-track/Paunui Summit Track is a challenging up hill climb to the summit. It was bloody hot when we did it so this added to the challengeFri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/karangahake-gorge-walkway/https://curriestravels.com/karangahake-gorge-walkway/Karangahake Gorge Walkway is a must do walk! We spent a couple of hours here and completed the Windows walk which was awesome exploring the mining tunnels and admiring the stunning views from the holeWed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/wentworth-valley-waterfall-track/https://curriestravels.com/wentworth-valley-waterfall-track/Another waterfall track for us! The entire walk takes about 1hr45 including stops at the waterfall and at the top of the waterfallWed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/mount-maunganui/https://curriestravels.com/mount-maunganui/Mount Maunganui is a great location with a really nice feel about it. We mainly wanted to do the walk to the top of the mount but did enjoy a swim in the ocean with the sea temperature sitting at a waTue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/taupo/https://curriestravels.com/taupo/We decided to walk from Spa Park to Huka Falls and back so that we could use the thermal pools when we arrived back. The walk was about 1.5 hours return and is an easy trek alongside the river.Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/rotorua/https://curriestravels.com/rotorua/The highlight of Rotorua is the Redwoods Treewalk as pictured above. The photos really don’t do it justice. Over 700 metres long with 28 suspension bridges which are bloody narrow but very cool.Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/cooks-cove-east-cape-lighthouse/https://curriestravels.com/cooks-cove-east-cape-lighthouse/Our walk to Cooks Cove took just on 30 mins with a few stops on the way to admire and take photos of the view. Cooks Cove is where Captain James Cook stopped in 1769 as part of his navigation of New ZThu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/tuahine-lighthouse-tolaga-bay-wharf/https://curriestravels.com/tuahine-lighthouse-tolaga-bay-wharf/It is a short walk on the sand and then onto rocks for the remainder of the walk. We for some reason decided to do it barefoot which was stupid because the rocks were hot as it was a stunning day and Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/napier-bluff-lookout-shine-falls/https://curriestravels.com/napier-bluff-lookout-shine-falls/We checked out all the old Art Deco buildings throughout the city centre. We then headed out to Marine Parade and walked along the beach.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/mount-holdsworth-te-mata-peak-maraetotara-falls/https://curriestravels.com/mount-holdsworth-te-mata-peak-maraetotara-falls/Stayed the night at Mount Holdsworth which is a Doc Campsite and is a great spot to park up with plenty of space. There a many walks ranging from a couple of hours to all day.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/putangirua-pinnacles-cape-palliser-lighthouse-castlepoint/https://curriestravels.com/putangirua-pinnacles-cape-palliser-lighthouse-castlepoint/Our first visit for the day was to Putangirua Pinnacles which are seen in the Lord of the Rings.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/kaikoura-picton/https://curriestravels.com/kaikoura-picton/We drove to Kaikoura on Friday night and stayed at the Kaikoura Trotting Club which is an NZMCA park for its members. Plenty of other motorhomes and campervans in for the night. Quick walk to the beacSat, 23 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/peel-forest/https://curriestravels.com/peel-forest/This was our first visit to Peel Forest! We stayed at the Peel Forest Doc Campground which has amazing facilities (even a hot shower) and lots of space to park up!Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/lake-pukaki-fairlie/https://curriestravels.com/lake-pukaki-fairlie/We arrived in Lake Pukaki late at night and decided to drive through it and stay at Lake Wardell Rest Area Overnight Campervan Parking. It was an awesome spot and reasonably busy, it is great for freeTue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://curriestravels.com/lake-tekapo/https://curriestravels.com/lake-tekapo/When we arrived at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo there were gale force winds so there were not many people there. When crossing the bridge, it was very windy and you had to hang on toSun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT