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Five Best Trail Runs (or Walks) on the Coromandel Peninsula
In the Coromandel we are absolutely blessed with a variety of trails that offer something for everyone. Choose wide open spaces, or more technical bush-clad single-trail. Keep it flat, or get mountainous. You’ll find beaches that link up paths, or trails that follow estuaries. Reach a summit, or include some boulder hopping. River crossings your thing? Yep - got that too.
It was difficult to limit this to just the five best trail runs in the Coromandel (there are so many more
Nicki Munro
Dec 23, 20256 min read


Hiking the Cumbria Way: Ulverston to Carlisle through England's Lake District National Park
View from the top of Stake Pass in the Lakes District, along the Cumbria Way. There are few hiking experiences in the UK as captivating as walking the Cumbria Way. In fact, I would say this could be England’s answer to Scotland's internationally popular - West Highland Way. Stretching approximately 112 kilometres from the historic market town of Ulverston to the bustling city of Carlisle, this long-distance trail weaves through the heart of England’s stunning Lake District Na
Nicki Munro
Dec 15, 202517 min read


Trail Running The Pinnacles Track and Billygoat Circuit - Coromandel
The Pinnacles Track can be made into an exciting circuit when you include the Billygoat track. It's a descent half day trail run with epic views, scenery, and history.
Nicki Munro
Oct 11, 202510 min read


Round the Mountain Track - Mt Ruapehu: Hiking the Southern Circuit in Tongariro National Park
Prefer seeking something more adventurous, remote, and in many ways more dramatic, the Southern Circuit (also known as Round the Mountain or RTM) needs to be on your list. This 73 km loop track can be hiked in four to six days.
Nicki Munro
Sep 9, 202515 min read


Reconnected Through The Trails
Introducing the motivation behind Insightful Trails. Hiking, trail running, and fastpacking – all one-stop-shops for returning to the...
Nicki Munro
May 6, 20253 min read
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