Author: Max

As I told you in my last post, I planned on doing some hiking around Mt. Taranaki. With the help of the DOC website, I came across a two-day circuit, which seemed to offer very nice views. So I set out towards the North Egmont visitor center to leave my valuables and get a map. … Continue reading Hiking the Pouakai Circuit

After my departure from Taupo, I made my way south again and stopped in Turangi. I was interested in hiking in the Tongariro National Park, but during my research about some tracks, I found another very interesting trail. It went up Mount Urchin and you were supposed to have an amazing view onto the Tongariro … Continue reading Taking another peek into Mordor

But I did it. On the 5th of December I started the Northern Circuit, a multi-day hike in the Tongariro National Park. I started at around 10 am at Whakapapa village, but soon there was no sign of civilization anymore. The path was mostly just poles with signs attached, which stood 50 to 100 m … Continue reading One does not simply walk into Mordor!

I arrived at my campsite on Monday afternoon and set up camp and I was surprised at the amount of people there. But most of them were pretty quiet so sleep wasn’t that difficult. I also had my first offer to buy some weed in Taupo. When I made my way towards a lookout, another … Continue reading Amazing water falls in Taupo

After I spent some time at the east coast, I was ready to leave and make my way towards new destinations. But before I left, I was able to see an awesome sunrise at the beach. I then got my car ready and I was on the road again. My plan was to drive to … Continue reading My journey towards Taupo