A lot of people would ask why someone would want to strap a 40lbs pack to your back and go walk 12-20km a day in the hot sun, rain, mud, bugs, etc. I found myself asking that question more than once while I was out trekking around, but then I would walk around a corner, come to the top of a hill, or come out of the trees to see the amazing wild beauty of the real New Zealand and my questions would be answered. During most of January I did three treks, two of which are considered "Great Walks", and visited some of the most amazing areas on the south island and really got to know the reason why everybody loves this country so much. The pictures I have here don't really do any
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