New Zealand Trip | The Hiking Society

This section is purely dedicated to the adventures I’ve been on in New Zealand. I will be documenting the entire trip by way of preparation and post trip. While I wouldn’t expect many people to undertake a multi-day trek consisting of 270kms over 13 days, I think the core principles of organising a multi-day trek still apply, so I genuinely hope those of you who are at that stage, or are looking to get into multi-day hikes will get some value out of this.

We will be documenting everything from why we are doing this, how we are doing it, where will be on certain dates, our respective gear lists, and various other aspects of completing this trip.

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January 12, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Huka Falls Walk: Taupo, New Zealand

Considered one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand, Huka Falls and indeed the Huka Falls Walk is a must if you’re visiting Taupo. Part of the mighty Waikato River, the Huka Falls is a body of intense clear water that emits a blue colour that is a result of the reflecting light...

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January 12, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Tawhai Falls Walk – Tongariro National Park

Without a doubt one of the shortest hikes in the entire Tongariro National Park, the Tawhai Falls Walk is an easy, little meander through mountain beech forest. Beginning at a small car park located 4km below the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre on SH48, this is an incredibly easy track to follow. I’d also say...

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January 12, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Whakapapanui Track – Tongariro National Park

A short 7km walk located in the Whakapapa Village in the Tongariro National Park, the Whakapapanui Track is an incredibly enjoyable walk under the shelter of the forest. Ideally walked as a return walk starting at either at the Whakapapa Village near the holiday park or at an entrance 3km below the village on SH48,...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Tama Lakes Track – Tongariro National Park

If the weather turns bad and you’re unable to hike the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a similar alternative would have to be the Tama Lakes Track. Much like a lot of the popular walks in the Tongariro National Park, the near-on 17km Tama Lakes Track starts and ends at the Whakapapa Village. However, in saying...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Waitonga Falls Track – Tongariro National Park

Much like the Mount Urchin Track, the Waitonga Falls Track is absolutely a hidden gem in the Tongariro National Park. Located in the southern section of the park, and accessible from the ski town of Ohakune, Waitonga Falls is the highest waterfall in the park standing at 39m. Starting on the Ohakune Mountain Road on...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Mount Urchin Track – Kaimanawa Forest Park

Every so often you come across a track in an area that gets plenty of attention but said track gets none of it. This is absolutely the case with the Mount Urchin Track in the Kaimanawa Forest Park. Located opposite the Tongariro National Park, the near-on 8km Mount Urchin Track is the beginning of a...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Taranaki Falls Track – Tongariro National Park

If you’ve come to the Tongariro National Park in New Zealand, one walk you have to do, aside from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, is the Taranaki Falls Track. And, aside from the Crossing, it’s probably one of the more popular walks in the area given its location to the Whakapapa Village, its distance and its...

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January 9, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Bridal Veil Falls – New Zealand

Located in the nearby town of Raglan, and in the wider Waikato area of New Zealand, lies the incredibly underrated Bridal Veil Falls. A short walk which also includes three viewing platforms, Bridal Veil Falls is a 55m waterfall that has over time caused a plunge pool at the base of the waterfall. Starting at...

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January 9, 2019John FeeneyBlog, New Zealand

Hobbiton to Erebor: Day 13 – Mount Ruapehu Walking Track

9am. Monday, January 8th, 2018. It’s go time. After spending 12 days and some 260kms hiking on roads and through forests, experiencing scorching heat and icy cold wind & rain, it was time to finally do what we had come here to do – hike up Mount Ruapehu. After waking up at around 7:30am and...

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January 7, 2019John FeeneyBlog, New Zealand

Hobbiton to Erebor: Day 12 – Tongariro National Park

Day 12 (January 7th) of our Hobbit-inspired trip in New Zealand would be the final day of hiking before we hit the Mount Ruapehu Walking Track. Check out previous days adventures here: Day 1-2, Day 3-4, Day 5-6, Day 8-9, and Day 10-11. Our morning started off in the mist and gloom of the final...

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Huka Falls Walk: Taupo, New Zealand

Tawhai Falls Walk – Tongariro National Park

Whakapapanui Track – Tongariro National Park

Tama Lakes Track – Tongariro National Park

Waitonga Falls Track – Tongariro National Park

Mount Urchin Track – Kaimanawa Forest Park

Taranaki Falls Track – Tongariro National Park

Bridal Veil Falls – New Zealand

Hobbiton to Erebor: Day 13 – Mount Ruapehu Walking Track

Hobbiton to Erebor: Day 12 – Tongariro National Park

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