Tucked into the wild coastline beneath Mount Karioi, Te Toto Gorge is a portal to the past — a place of ancient pā sites, hidden gardens, and whispered legends. Walking the rugged track, you feel the heartbeat of old Aotearoa. Few signs remain, and the gorge protects its secrets fiercely. In this remote, windswept corner of Whaingaroa, every step connects you to the resilience and spirit of those who came before.

A Hidden Battlefield, A Hiker’s Escape When we boarded the ferry at Paihia and set sail across the calm waters of the Bay of Islands, we...

Walking Through History: Exploring Russell / Kororāreka By Tikitoa Adventures Nestled in the far north of Aotearoa, New Zealand, the...

Duke’s Nose / Kaiaraara Rock: A Sacred Climb in Northland By Tikitoa Adventures There are places in Aotearoa where the land doesn’t just...

Where Journeys Pause Before the Edge of Aotearoa Just before the land ends and the spirits rise, there’s a place where the hills part...

Overnight stay in Mt Pirongia's Pahautea Hut

Mahaukura Track and Tirohanga Track - Hiking Mt Pirongia

Into the Wild: Hiking the Full Hakarimata Range Track There’s something magnetic about a track that not many people talk about — the kind...

Hiking Mt Karioi in Raglan, a North Island Hike to do in New Zealand