Mangawhero Forest You begin the walk on a bridge over the crystalline Mangawhero River. Ancient canopy spreads above you as you travel upstream surrounded by birdsong. Encounter deep shadow and sparkling light as you pass between sun-wells, touching the river at intervals. Reaching a bright golden clearing marks the half-way point and you immediately begin […]
Rivermouth Dunes This walk begins on a windy afternoon. You venture out along a man-made breakwater; balancing between the Whanganui river in flood and the Tasman Sea. A bright and pleasant surprise awaits you at the the tip. You return and descend to the beach, briefly walking along the waterline before turning inland. The glittering
Waitonga Falls Hike to the pristine Waitonga Falls, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful short hikes, shot on a clear winters day. The walk begins crossing over a bridge into the park itself. The track rises as you leave behind the sounds of everyday life and experience a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with wild Kakariki, a rare
Kokohuia Beach This walk begins at sunset, heading north along Kokohuia Beach on New Zealand’s rugged west coast. You walk watching the sunset and dodging the wash of waves over glittering black sand. As the light fades you turn inland briefly to explore a natural bowl formed from sand dunes. The video ends with you
Rimu Walk This walk follows a short World Heritage trail under pristine sub-alpine mountain forest on a clear and sunny afternoon. You begin the walk in open canopy near the soothing Mangawhero river and then slowly venture into denser and more magnificent woodland. You pause several times to take in scenes of particular beauty and