Articles by: Orla O Muiri

Welcome to the jungle - Paparoa National Park! The wild West Coast of New Zealand is a truly unique area, so different from the alpine terrain of Aora...

The charming coastal settlement of  Okarito is located in the heart of the southwest New Zealand world heritage area, the 'wild' West Coast. Here you ...

We know Arthur's Pass exceptionally well and we have spent many happy days here with guests on our New Zealand hiking tours. Located in the heart of t...

Come and experience life under the darkest skies in the world! Join us at the ends of the earth where the night sky dazzles and showcases its beauty a...

What is it about New Zealand? It’s been described as a scenic fairytale, a challenge on the senses and a place of magic. Indeed, it seems to evoke fee...

We tend to label the South Island of New Zealand as the hiker’s paradise and the North Island as its cultural heartland. There is however, one nationa...

You’ll spend your days walking in Earth’s natural wonders as you explore our stunning national parks. You’ll spend your evenings unwinding in a hot tu...

Mount Cook is one of New Zealand’s most iconic landmarks. There is something special about this land that instils strength and a sense of calmness in ...

If you are planning or dreaming about a trip to New Zealand, chances are you’ll have heard about the mystical fiord nestled in the depths of Fiordland...

Your mind is made up. Your flights are booked. The countdown has begun. Soon, you’ll be tucking into your lunch on a wild and rustic New Zealand trail...

All you need are the clothes on your back, some money in your pocket and a sense of adventure and you can spend a life-changing few weeks exploring, c...

New Zealand, the land of vivid green peaks, chalky blue braided rivers and wild isolated spaces teeming with life. Two words combine to forge the iden...

You have seen the photographs and videos of cascading waterfalls at Milford Sound, playful dolphins racing your boat in Kaikoura and a carousel of sun...

Ah the Kiwis, what a bunch of beautiful, feisty, nocturnal creatures they are… I’m referring to the kiwi bird, of course, however, several parallels c...