I’ve spent most of my time in New Zealand living in Twizel, a small town in the Mackenzie region on the South Island. It’s a beautiful area, with so many good walks and hikes to do! As I haven’t had a car, I’ve done essentially every walk in Twizel that can be done without a… Read More The Best Walks in Twizel, New Zealand
The day I hiked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand is one of my favorite travel days of my life. With poor weather forecast for the entirety of my time in the area, I’d given up hope that I’d be able to do this phenomenal hike. At 9pm before the first full day, the… Read More Tongariro Alpine Crossing: What to Know About New Zealand’s Most Epic Day Hike
Abel Tasman National Park, on the northwestern edge of the South Island, was one of my favorite destinations of my six-week New Zealand road trip. This is truly a slice of paradise: pristine sandy beaches, epic hiking trails, a remote stillness and sense of peace. I had just a short amount of time here, but… Read More Kiwi Paradise: A Travel Guide for Abel Tasman National Park
Hiking Roy’s Peak was one of my favorite days I’ve had in New Zealand so far. It’s a challenging climb, and not one to be underestimated: this is a hike up a real mountain, and you need to be prepared. It’s also a very popular route, with the crowds to match (especially for sunrise). Here’s… Read More The Most Epic Hike in Wanaka: What to Know About Roy’s Peak
Mount Sunday was one of my first destinations on my big New Zealand road trip earlier this year. And it was also one of my favorite places from the entire trip! This epic hill in the Ashburton Lakes region was the stand-in for Edoras, the capital of Rohan, in the Lord of the Rings movies.… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Mount Sunday (Edoras)
Queenstown is a must-visit destination on any trip to New Zealand. It’s full of adventurous things to do, and the scenery around Lake Wakatipu is breathtaking. There are so many good walks to do in the area, it can be hard to choose! Here are the most beautiful day hikes to do around Queenstown, New… Read More The Best Day Hikes Around Queenstown, New Zealand
Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia, rising 2228 meters above sea level. It’s a pretty popular peak to summit! There are several different routes to the summit of Kozzie (as it’s known). The Summit Track is the shortest route up from Charlotte Pass, or you can take the chairlift up from Thredbo for… Read More The Best Route Up Mount Kosciuszko: The Main Range Loop
The Vic High Country was a favorite stop of mine on my Lap of Australia. This is one of the most underrated destinations in the country! In winter, it’s a super-popular spot for skiing and snow sports. But I visited in March, and it was a hiker’s paradise! It’s not on the classic Melbourne-Sydney coastal… Read More A Hiker’s Travel Guide to the Victoria High Country, Australia
After living in Yorkshire for nearly seven years, the North York Moors National Park is one of my favorite areas. Without a doubt, the Hole of Horcum is my favorite hike not just in the North York Moors or Yorkshire, but in the entirety of the UK. I’ve done this walk so many times I’ve… Read More Hiking the Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors
Looking for a fantastic day hike in Tasmania? Head to Mount Field National Park and tackle the Tarn Shelf Circuit – this walk goes past beautiful alpine lakes, climbing up onto the shelf for spectacular views over the area. This was one of my favorite hikes in all of Tasmania, and that’s saying something as… Read More Hiking the Tarn Shelf Circuit in Mount Field National Park, Tasmania
I spent one glorious month in Tasmania, road tripping the island as part of my Lap of Australia. Tassie, as it’s affectionately known, is like a playground for people who love being outdoors: hiking, swimming, paddling, wildlife spotting, and more. Tasmania is an incredible destination for hiking – there are simply so many phenomenal walks to… Read More The Best Hikes in Tasmania, Australia
One of the best stops I made on my road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne was the Grampians National Park. If you love hiking and being outdoors, you’ll absolutely love this area! After driving a Lap of Australia and visiting every state/territory in the country, the Grampians are one of my top picks for hiking.… Read More The Best Hikes in the Grampians National Park, Victoria
I spent nearly 5 months road tripping up the East Coast as part of my Lap of Australia. This is such a spectacular part of the country, with so many amazing hikes to do. From scrambling mountain summits to chasing waterfalls, there’s no shortage of hidden gems to discover here. If you’re traveling on the… Read More 15 Incredible and Underrated Hikes on the East Coast of Australia
Southwestern WA is full of amazing beaches and jaw-dropping coastline. But head away from the coast and you’ll discover atmospheric forests and impressive mountain views – especially in the Stirling Ranges National Park! Bluff Knoll is the highest peak in the Stirling Ranges, at 1099 meters high. If you’re exploring this part of WA and… Read More Bluff Knoll: Hiking the Highest Peak in the Stirling Ranges, Western Australia
One part of southwestern Western Australia you can’t miss is Albany and Torndirrup National Park. It’s definitely one of the best stops on a road trip from Perth to Esperance. The Bald Head Trail is one of the top hikes you can do in the area – it’s one of my favorite hikes I’ve done… Read More Hiking Bald Head in Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia
Queensland is full of magnificent beaches and amazing walks, especially on the East Coast. If you’re visiting Agnes Water and the town of 1770, hiking the Red Rock Trail to Red Rock Beach is one thing you can’t miss. Here’s everything you need to know about the hike! Red Rock Trail: Where to Park The… Read More Hiking the Red Rock Trail in Agnes Water & 1770
Just outside of Brisbane, you’ll find one of the best national parks on the East Coast of Australia. The Glass House Mountains is an incredible area, full of distinct peaks and great walking trails. I spent a few days hiking here on my road trip up the East Coast, and it was so worth it!… Read More The Best Hikes in the Glass House Mountains National Park
The Gold Coast is a popular holiday destination in Queensland, with pretty beaches, theme parks, and lots of surfing opportunities. But head out of town into the hinterland and you’ll feel like you’re in another world! I spent a few days exploring Springbrook National Park and Lamington National Park in Australia’s Gold Coast Hinterland –… Read More Exploring the Gold Coast Hinterland: Springbrook and Lamington National Parks
Yorkshire is my favorite place on earth, and somewhere that I’m lucky enough to call my permanent home. I have explored so much of this area during my 6+ years here – I know Yorkshire like the back of my hand. I’ve done a lot of hiking over the years – whether it’s exploring the… Read More The Best Walks in Yorkshire
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2024! The Blue Mountains National Park quickly became one of my favorite places in Australia. It was the first place I visited outside of Sydney, and I loved it so much that I visited a second time a week later, once I hit the road driving up the East Coast. I returned for… Read More The Best Hikes in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales