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My experience of Tongoriro Crossing in Christmas 2024
During our 2024 Christmas break, me and my family flew to Wellington from Christchurch and then drove like 3 to 4 hours to do the 21km Tongariro Crossing, and let me just say, as it was my first ever longest hiking, it was very hard/easy for me. When we started, it was actually kind of easy. The
A Holiday In a Motorhome; A wonderful experience
‘A journey with family is a collection of memories that lasts forever.” I and my family decided to go on holiday on a motorhome for a wonderful experience. We all were excited for this and finally the day came so in the early morning, I and my dad went to pick up the motorhome from Mc
ROUTEBURN TRACK – A FATHER AND SON JOURNEY
The first time I ever heard of the Routeburn Track was not from a friend, not from a book, and not from a documentary, but from an Air New Zealand safety video many years ago. It looked beautiful, of course, but I never imagined I would one day attempt it. In Nepal, multi‑day walking was not a rec
My Journey to the Summit Challenge
Namaste! My name is Yashu Dhakal. I was born and raised in New Zealand with Nepalese heritage. I have always loved running, hiking, and staying active, but this past month, I embarked on a journey that was more than just a physical challenge—it was an opportunity to give back to a Himalayan co
