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    The Truth About Stealth Camping – In Australia

    beckkyhamilton 22nd August 2022

    Stealth camping in Australia – What is it really like? How to do it? Is it worth it?

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Beck Hamilton

Hi and thankyou for stopping by! My names Beck I am a micro influencer and travel blogger, with a sense for adventure and wonderlust. I’m always looking for new places to explore and love sharing my experiences with others.

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This is a view I was dreaming to see when I visite This is a view I was dreaming to see when I visited New Zealand 

A view I thought I wasn’t going to get after already spending 3 days in the Taranaki Area 

The final day, Mt Taranaki finally peaked through and I was able to capture this and other beautiful shots 

A memory I’ll always remember 

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Follow @beckkyhamilton for more New Zealand travel ✈️

#newzealand #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #mttaranaki #taranaki #taranaki_nz #discovernz #explorenz #egmontnationalpark #mountains
Hiking the Hooker Valley Track πŸ₯Ύ This is proba Hiking the Hooker Valley Track πŸ₯Ύ

This is probably the most famous day hike in all of the South Island! 

The Hooker Valley track is a 10km return hike, mainly consisting of flat ground and boardwalks. 

It is a easy hike, but I would recommend taking it slow and taking in all the beautiful scenery - cause there is plenty! 

Couple recommendations ⬇️

▫️If you are staying in the national park, I recommend hiking for sunset or sunrise. There are less people and the golden glow you get over Mt Cook is incredible 
▫️ It gets very cold at the end of the track, especially at sunset so I’d bring a jacket 
▫️There is a small hut you can stay out just off the track, which is worth looking into! 

Have you or are you planning on hiking this trail? 
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Follow @beckkyhamilton for more NZ travel ✈️

#hookervalleytrack #hookervalley #mtcooknationalpark #mtcook #aorakimountcook #aorakimountcooknationalpark
Again NOT enough time Full itinerary can be foun Again NOT enough time 

Full itinerary can be found on my blog - link in bio or at trekwithbeck.blog 

Itinerary ⬇️

DAY 1 - Ferry to Picton (matches up with north island itinerary) 
1 DAY - Cable Bay 
1 DAY - Collingwood 
1 DAY - Nelson Lakes 
2 DAYS - Arthur’s Pass 
1 DAY - Franz Joseph 
4 DAYS - Wanaka 
2 DAYS - Queenstown 
3 DAYS - Milford Sound 
1 DAY - Queenstown 
2 DAY - Mt Cook/Aoraki National Park
1 DAY - Lake Tekapo 
1 DAY - Christchurch 

Again, this itinerary is largely based around hiking/outdoor activities. It contains a fair bit of driving as the South Island is huge with plenty to see! 

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#southislandnz #southislandroadtrip #southislanditinerary #travelitinerary #newzealandguide #newzealandvacations #travelnz #travelblogger #travelblog
A trip to New Zealand wouldn’t be complete witho A trip to New Zealand wouldn’t be complete without visiting the famous Milford Sound 

I do recommend you spend as much time here as possible, as there is so much to do here! 

I have a full 3 day itinerary up on the blog (link in bio) - but for now his some tips ⬇️

▫️ Visit the places leading into Milford Sound early in the morning. Tour buses usually arrive around 9-10am, it gets packed during these times! 

▫️If you want to do any hikes (which I recommend you do) - you’ll need to spend atleast 2 days here 

▫️There are a few cheap campsites in the area, but if you want to stay in Milford sound, the only place is the @milfordsoundlodge - which I’d book in advance 

▫️Book a cruise on one of the smaller boats - less people and easier to see the sights 

▫️ It will most likely be raining, bring a rain coat πŸ˜‚

▫️If you are going on a cruise, there is free parking a short walk from the cruise area. This will save you quite a bit on parking tickets! 

Is Milford sound on your NZ bucketlist?

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

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#milfordsound #milford #newzealand #nzholiday #whereinnz #nzmustdo #hikingnz #discovernewzealand
I do not regret spamming you all with videos from I do not regret spamming you all with videos from this national park πŸ˜… 

Can you tell I’m obsessed with this place yet? 

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

Follow @beckkyhamilton for more New Zealand travel ✈️

#mtcooknationalpark #mtcook #newzealand #newzealandguide #newzealandtrip #newzealandadventures #newzealandphotography #travelblogger #visitnz #discovernz #aorakimountcooknationalpark #aorakimountcook
Sealy Tarns Hike mini Guide ⬇️ This is the s Sealy Tarns Hike mini Guide ⬇️ 

This is the second most popular day hike in Mt Cook/Aoraki National park. It is a 3-4hr return track which involves hiking up 2000 steps πŸ˜… 

This hike is all uphill but definitely gives some of the best views over Mt Cook and the surrounding mountains πŸ”οΈ 

TIPS ⬇️

▫️Go early morning to avoid the crowds 
▫️Only complete this hike in winter if you have avalanche training/snow experience! ❄️
▫️If you are completing the Muller Hut hike, complete this one on the same day as it’s the same path. Don’t do what I did and do it two different days without realising it’s the same route πŸ˜… 

If you are going to this national park, I highly recommend you complete this hike and the famous Hooker Valley track! πŸ₯Ύ

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

Follow @beckkyhamilton for more NZ hiking ✈️

#whereinnz #nzmustdo #nz #newzealandholiday #mtcooknationalpark #sealytarns #mullerhut #hikingnz #southislandnewzealand
5 FUN FACTS 🎊 Haven’t done one of these for 5 FUN FACTS 🎊

Haven’t done one of these for a while, so here’s another 5 facts about the person behind this account ⬇️

πŸͺ³ I have an irrational fear of cockroaches, any other creepy Crawley I am fine with, but cockroaches -especially the ones that fly, hate them. I blame this purely on several flying at my face as a child πŸ˜‚ 

πŸ“– I was studying event management/public relations then psychology- before I quit uni and became a stevedore 

πŸ€ I am a good luck charm for others winning things but not lucky myself - everyone who has ever brought a lotto ticket before me or sat next to me at the Casio, always wins something πŸ˜… 

πŸ’β€β™€οΈ I have been single for almost 7 years and there is absolutely nothing wrong with this! I’ve valued this time alone and it’s allowed me to learn a lot about myself 

🌊 I love the ocean and have heaps of respect for it, but I have a small fear of being stranded at sea. Never stopped my going out on a boat, but deep sea is something else 😳

Do you want me to start these up again? Or are we done with this series? 

πŸ‘™: @knobby 

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#travelblogger #knobby #knobbynation #knobbyunderwear #funfacts #aboutme #aussietraveller #aussieblogger
2 weeks is definitely not enough time πŸ˜“ A full 2 weeks is definitely not enough time πŸ˜“

A full guide to this itinerary can be found in my blog (trekwithbeck.blog) - link in bio 

Itinerary ⬇️

Day 0: Auckland (just land here and leave, unless you like cities) 
1 DAY - Phia 
2 DAYS - Pinnacles hut/hike 
2 DAYS - Coromandel Peninsula 
3 DAYS - Rotorua/Tapuo 
2 DAYS - Tongariro National Park/Alpine crossing 
2 DAYS - Egmont National Park 
1 DAY - Hawkes Bay 
1 DAY - Wellington 

This is itinerary is largely based around hiking/outdoor activities and not spending much time in major cities. It is quick fast paced, but can easily be modified to suit your travel style! 

Have you traveled to New Zealand yet? 
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#northisland #northislandnewzealand #travelitinerary #newzealanditinerary #newzealandholiday #newzealandguide #northislandnz #travelblogger #travelblog
Hiking Roys’s Peak mini guide ⬇️ I will not Hiking Roys’s Peak mini guide ⬇️

I will not lie, this is a tough, long hike! 

The hike is all uphill, with a steady gradient that is that awkward level, which simultaneously stretches and hurts the calves. 

The views the whole way are absolutely incredible though and the views at the top are 100% worth it! 

A few tips ⬇️

▫️Start early morning - this is a popular hike and gets very busy from about 8am onwards 
▫️The worst section is the first 45mins - it’s the worst gradient in my opinion 
▫️Expect this hike to take anyways between 3-6hrs, depending on your fitness 
▫️The viewpoint (first photo) isn’t the top! And you may need to wait for photos here 
▫️The summit is about 30mins away from the view point, it’s a tiny platform but well worth it 
▫️There are bathrooms at the start and at the viewpoint - bring your own toilet paper 🧻 

Is it worth doing? Absolutely! This was also my first time seeing real snow which was a great treat 🀩
β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

#wanaka #wanakanz #newzealand #royspeak #royspeaktrack #hikingnewzealand #hikesnz #nzhiking

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This is a view I was dreaming to see when I visite This is a view I was dreaming to see when I visited New Zealand 

A view I thought I wasn’t going to get after already spending 3 days in the Taranaki Area 

The final day, Mt Taranaki finally peaked through and I was able to capture this and other beautiful shots 

A memory I’ll always remember 

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

Follow @beckkyhamilton for more New Zealand travel ✈️

#newzealand #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #mttaranaki #taranaki #taranaki_nz #discovernz #explorenz #egmontnationalpark #mountains
Hiking the Hooker Valley Track πŸ₯Ύ This is proba Hiking the Hooker Valley Track πŸ₯Ύ

This is probably the most famous day hike in all of the South Island! 

The Hooker Valley track is a 10km return hike, mainly consisting of flat ground and boardwalks. 

It is a easy hike, but I would recommend taking it slow and taking in all the beautiful scenery - cause there is plenty! 

Couple recommendations ⬇️

▫️If you are staying in the national park, I recommend hiking for sunset or sunrise. There are less people and the golden glow you get over Mt Cook is incredible 
▫️ It gets very cold at the end of the track, especially at sunset so I’d bring a jacket 
▫️There is a small hut you can stay out just off the track, which is worth looking into! 

Have you or are you planning on hiking this trail? 
β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

Follow @beckkyhamilton for more NZ travel ✈️

#hookervalleytrack #hookervalley #mtcooknationalpark #mtcook #aorakimountcook #aorakimountcooknationalpark
Again NOT enough time Full itinerary can be foun Again NOT enough time 

Full itinerary can be found on my blog - link in bio or at trekwithbeck.blog 

Itinerary ⬇️

DAY 1 - Ferry to Picton (matches up with north island itinerary) 
1 DAY - Cable Bay 
1 DAY - Collingwood 
1 DAY - Nelson Lakes 
2 DAYS - Arthur’s Pass 
1 DAY - Franz Joseph 
4 DAYS - Wanaka 
2 DAYS - Queenstown 
3 DAYS - Milford Sound 
1 DAY - Queenstown 
2 DAY - Mt Cook/Aoraki National Park
1 DAY - Lake Tekapo 
1 DAY - Christchurch 

Again, this itinerary is largely based around hiking/outdoor activities. It contains a fair bit of driving as the South Island is huge with plenty to see! 

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”-

#southislandnz #southislandroadtrip #southislanditinerary #travelitinerary #newzealandguide #newzealandvacations #travelnz #travelblogger #travelblog
A trip to New Zealand wouldn’t be complete witho A trip to New Zealand wouldn’t be complete without visiting the famous Milford Sound 

I do recommend you spend as much time here as possible, as there is so much to do here! 

I have a full 3 day itinerary up on the blog (link in bio) - but for now his some tips ⬇️

▫️ Visit the places leading into Milford Sound early in the morning. Tour buses usually arrive around 9-10am, it gets packed during these times! 

▫️If you want to do any hikes (which I recommend you do) - you’ll need to spend atleast 2 days here 

▫️There are a few cheap campsites in the area, but if you want to stay in Milford sound, the only place is the @milfordsoundlodge - which I’d book in advance 

▫️Book a cruise on one of the smaller boats - less people and easier to see the sights 

▫️ It will most likely be raining, bring a rain coat πŸ˜‚

▫️If you are going on a cruise, there is free parking a short walk from the cruise area. This will save you quite a bit on parking tickets! 

Is Milford sound on your NZ bucketlist?

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

Follow @beckkyhamilton for more NZ content ✈️

#milfordsound #milford #newzealand #nzholiday #whereinnz #nzmustdo #hikingnz #discovernewzealand
I do not regret spamming you all with videos from I do not regret spamming you all with videos from this national park πŸ˜… 

Can you tell I’m obsessed with this place yet? 

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

Follow @beckkyhamilton for more New Zealand travel ✈️

#mtcooknationalpark #mtcook #newzealand #newzealandguide #newzealandtrip #newzealandadventures #newzealandphotography #travelblogger #visitnz #discovernz #aorakimountcooknationalpark #aorakimountcook
Sealy Tarns Hike mini Guide ⬇️ This is the s Sealy Tarns Hike mini Guide ⬇️ 

This is the second most popular day hike in Mt Cook/Aoraki National park. It is a 3-4hr return track which involves hiking up 2000 steps πŸ˜… 

This hike is all uphill but definitely gives some of the best views over Mt Cook and the surrounding mountains πŸ”οΈ 

TIPS ⬇️

▫️Go early morning to avoid the crowds 
▫️Only complete this hike in winter if you have avalanche training/snow experience! ❄️
▫️If you are completing the Muller Hut hike, complete this one on the same day as it’s the same path. Don’t do what I did and do it two different days without realising it’s the same route πŸ˜… 

If you are going to this national park, I highly recommend you complete this hike and the famous Hooker Valley track! πŸ₯Ύ

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”

Follow @beckkyhamilton for more NZ hiking ✈️

#whereinnz #nzmustdo #nz #newzealandholiday #mtcooknationalpark #sealytarns #mullerhut #hikingnz #southislandnewzealand
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