Articles by: Ziggy Dukes

Most of us have a bucket list of places we want to travel, experiences we want to have and iconic locations we want to see. We’ve all got dream destin...

In recent years, solo travel has become a rapidly growing trend as more individuals seek out unique and personalised adventures. However, navigating a...

As technology continues to progress and global travel becomes more and more common the world seems to be shrinking, but solo travel is ballooning! Gon...

Nestled within the heart of New Zealand's North Island lies a hidden gem and magnificent natural wonder - the Whanganui River. Renowned for its pristi...

A typical day on any one of our New Zealand hiking and adventure tours will see you wander through towering ancient beech forest, brushing past native...

When people think about solo travel it can bring a range of emotions from exhilaration to apprehension and everything in between. It can come with a f...

Twenty miles of the southern coast of Te Waipounamu (New Zealand’s South Island) lies the untouched paradise of Rakiura, commonly known in English as...

Fall, or Autumn as we call it in this part of the world, is a magical time in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the perfect time for your New Zealand hiking ad...

A trip to Aotearoa/New Zealand is for many a once in a lifetime bucket list experience, a chance to see world-class scenery and experience the amazing...

When most people think about New Zealand the first thing that comes to mind is a land of breath taking scenery, with a diverse range of landscapes ran...

Aotearoa/New Zealand is blessed with natural beauty of all kinds. As a relatively young landscape, you can witness it still being carved by the immens...

Running from March until May, Fall, or as we call it, Autumn in New Zealand is often overlooked by visitors. The summer months of November until Febru...

The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and a favourite track and fond memory of hikers from all over the world. Set in the stunning T...

Voted by some as the World’s Best Walk, the Milford Track is a journey through wilderness in all its natural glory, crossing mountains and valleys car...

The West Coast of New Zealand is a remote and beautiful stretch of our South Island that we love to visit on our New Zealand hiking tours. Its unique ...

As you enter Invercargill airport and check-in for your flight across to Rakiura/Stewart Island it’s hard not to think this is more similar to what th...

The Routeburn Track is one of the most beautiful and picturesque multi-day hikes anywhere in the world. Showcasing the diverse beauty of New Zealand’s...

Fiordland National Park has called adventure seekers from all over the world for over 70 years since its establishment in 1952. Today it covers over 1...