Articles by: Ziggy Dukes

December on the Milford Track

Hiking the Milford Track in December

June 20234 minute read

The Milford Track is one of New Zealand’s most famous and revered Great Walks. With international recognition as one of the greatest hikes anywhere on...

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Hiking the Milford Track in November

June 20234 minute read

Located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, The Milford Track is one of the most popular Great Walks in New Zealand. Thrilling hikers for more th...

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Top 10 New Zealand Adventures

June 20235 minute read

New Zealand is a wilderness playground with opportunities for incredible adventures in every corner of the country. With such a stunning and diverse n...

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Hiking the Milford Track in October

May 20235 minute read

The Milford Track is one of New Zealand's most famous hiking trails and for good reason. One of New Zealand's ten Great Walks, the track winds through...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in November

May 20235 minute read

The Kepler Track, located in Fiordland National Park, is one of New Zealand’s ten Great Walks. Opened in 1988 the Kepler Track was purpose-built to sh...

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The Best South Island New Zealand Adventures

May 20235 minute read

If there’s one thing Kiwis do well, it’s figuring out the best ways to chase an adventure! Whether it be on land, sea or sky we Kiwis have figured out...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in October

May 20234 minute read

The Kepler Track is one of New Zealand's Great Walks located in Fiordland National Park. It's a stunning 60-kilometre track that takes hikers through ...

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Winter on the Kepler Track

Hiking the Kepler Track in Winter | Weather Guide

May 20235 minute read

The Kepler Track is a 60km (37 miles) hiking track in the heart of Fiordland National Park and is one of the ten Great Walks of New Zealand. It’s know...

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The ultimate New Zealand luxury tour - Part 2

April 20236 minute read

Now at the halfway point of our luxury New Zealand travel experience – The Grand Explorer – it’s time to venture into the lush tropical paradise of th...

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The ultimate New Zealand luxury tour - Part 1

April 20236 minute read

Imagine cradling your morning coffee, sweeping back your curtains, and revealing views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand’s most impressive mountain. Just...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in March

March 20233 minute read

March is the first month of the New Zealand Autumn, and the Kepler Track is the place to go if you’re still chasing those vibrant green hues and filte...

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The Most Beautiful Lakes In The South Island

March 20237 minute read

New Zealand's South Island is a land of immense natural beauty. From the towering snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the golden sand beaches of...

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Why do a New Zealand guided hiking tour?

March 20234 minute read

Making the decision to book a guided tour can be big for some people, but oftentimes it can lead to one of the best trips you’ve ever taken!Group trav...

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Our New Zealand Hiking Guides

February 20233 minute read

The key to an unforgettable adventure, is unforgettable people, right?We consider ourselves experts in guided New Zealand hiking tours, and just like ...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in February

January 20233 minute read

February is one of the most popular times to walk the Kepler Track. Just like January, the days are long, the weather is good (knock on wood!), and it...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in January

January 20235 minute read

January is heralded as a time for new beginnings, new goals and new experiences. Whether you’ve done a Great Walk of New Zealand before, or you’re con...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in December

December 20224 minute read

December is a month of excitement on the Kepler track, especially if you’re a mountain runner or keen to spend Christmas in one of the most beautiful ...

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Heaphy Track Weather Guide for Hikers

December 20223 minute read

The Heaphy Track is the longest of the 10 Great Walks of New Zealand, located in the stunning Kahurangi National Park.It’s a glorious 78.4km (48.7 mil...

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