Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, South Island Length: 18.44 mi / 29.68 km Type: One-way (can road walk 6.2 mi / 10 km to make it a loop) Booking Required: No Permit Required: No Trailhead Location: White Horse Hill Campsite (-43.718630, 170.093276) Trailhead Location:
Guide to Hiking The Western Arthurs Traverse in Tasmania
The Western Arthurs Traverse is a challenging and overall incredible hike in Southwest National Park in Tasmania. Its remote location and the level of experience demanded by this hike makes it an excellent option for anyone looking for an awesome adventure away from the crowds of places like the
Guide To Hiking The Overland Track In Tasmania
The Overland Track is a well-maintained 49.7 mi / 80 km track through Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park connecting Ronny Creek (map) to Lake St Clair (map). From October 1 to May 31 (inclusive) you are required to make a booking to hike the track. During this time, you are also required
Mac’s 5 Favorite Hikes in New Zealand
I need to start this by telling you that, no, I have not done all the tracks in New Zealand, and no you will probably not find anyone else naming these same five hikes as their favorites - and that's okay. The other thing that I need to tell you is that I've actually done all of these hikes.
Hiking The Coast Track (Otford to Bundeena) in Australia’s Royal National Park
Location: New South Wales Time: 1-2 days Distance: 17 mi / 27km Elevation gain: 780 ft / 240 m Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Water on trail: Yes Trail permit required: No Overnight camping permit required: Yes Pets allowed: No Facilities (southern terminus): Parking, bathrooms,
Cachoeira dos Primatas Hike
Cachoeira dos Primates, located in Sector B of Tijuca National Park, is a waterfall accessible via a trailhead in Rio de Janeiro's neighborhood of Jardim Botรขnico. The falls aren't anything spectacular, but they can be a popular destination on hot summer days (aka every day during the
Hiking Pรฃo de Aรงรบcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)
Pรฃo de Aรงรบcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) stands 1,299 ft / 396 m tall at the eastern edge of Rio de Janeiro, and is one the city's most iconic landmarks. If you're thinking to yourself "I don't know what that is", then know that it's that big dome-shaped hill with the cable car (if you still don't know
Hiking Pedra da Gรกvea via Garganta do Cรฉu
Already hiked Pedra da Gรกvea and looking for another equally (or more) challenging hike in Rio de Janeiro? How about hiking Pedra da Gรกvea - again! That's right, there's a second trail up Pedra da Gรกvea - a secret way. Okay, maybe not truly secret, but definitely lesser-known. If you've ever
Hiking Pedra da Gรกvea
Pedra da Gรกvea, the largest coastal monolith in Brazil, rises 2,769 ft / 844 m nearly straight up from the ocean, separating Rio de Janeiro's neighborhoods of Sรฃo Conrado to the east and Barra da Tijuca to the west. It's visible from all over Rio de Janeiro's Zona Sul and Zona Oeste, but as far
