Did you do the Ultra-Trail Australia this year and are wondering how the champions manage to run all those stairs even late in the race? Perhaps you need an Ultra Trail Australia training plan. Lithuanian elite runner Andrius Ramonas, who has been living in New Zealand for the past year and a half,…
Nestled into the idyllic Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand’s North Island, there is a town that smells like no other. A famous tourist attraction for its geothermal activity, geysers and hot spas, Rotorua greets you with the distinct odor of rotten eggs. Nicknamed Sulphur City, it is also the home of New Zealand’s…
Often called one of the world’s most beautiful one-day hikes, the Tongariro Crossing on New Zealand’s North Island is nothing short of spectacular. Starting at Mangatepopo car park, the nearly 20k route takes you through an active volcanic area and past stunning alpine lakes. The Tongariro National Park is New Zealand’s oldest national park and…
The Milford Track is a stunning 53 km walking track through rainforest and mountainous terrain on New Zealand’s South Island, ending with a ferry ride to scenic Milford Sound. The daily distance is very manageable as it is divided over four days, with plenty of time to rest, swim in natural pools, and enjoy the…