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Hiking the Kepler Track: The Shorter (& Better?!) 45km Version

The Kepler Track is always compared with the Routeburn Track and Milford Track with many saying the Kepler is their favourite as it has a little bit of both other tracks combined, and logistically easier too. The fact you can shorten the hike to 45km and still experience the best of the track is a great way to do it! Read on for highlights of our 4-day hike experience!

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Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Lupins

There's no better time to visit New Zealand than when the lupins are flowering in summer. If you thought the South Island was beautiful in winter with snow, then the lupins add a whole other level of colourful beauty to your summer road trip around NZ. But where are the best locations and when should you come?

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7 Amazing Autumn Locations in Hawkes Bay

Whoever said you have to visit the South Island to photograph the best autumn colours in New Zealand clearly hasn't visited the Hawkes Bay! Whether you're searching for golden tree lined avenues, lakes reflecting a myriad of autumn colours or elevated valley views, Hawkes Bay has amazing landscape photography options in autumn. Here are my picks for the best spots...

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5 tips for an award-winning landscape photo

Ever wondered what makes an award-winning landscape photo? As a judge of the Sony Alpha Awards in 2020, I have had the pleasure of reviewing hundreds of images, and I've come to realise there were real similarities between the images that captured my attention. Here are my tips for choosing your best images to submit.

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Best lenses for landscape photography

Looking for the best lenses to use for landscape photography? This easy-to-follow guide will help you understand how different focal lengths perform in composition and what each lens will bring to your photography arsenal.

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NZ's Best Day Hikes - Rob Roy Glacier Track

New Zealand is a hiker's paradise. And if you want the best bang for buck when it comes to epic scenery and a thoroughly enjoyable experience to boot, you'll find it on the Rob Roy Glacier hike in the Matukituki Valley near Wanaka - it's one of NZ's best day hikes.

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Camping in NZ - a family tent adventure with Zempire Camping

Despite travelling a lot in NZ as a family, we'd never been 'proper' camping. So when Zempire Camping offered us some camping gear we jumped at the chance to go tenting in a remote and beautiful location - Port Jackson in the Coromandel.

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