Incredible Walking and Hiking Trails in New Zealand's North Island

That I was able to wander to New Zealand’s most beautiful hidden corners during a global pandemic and while stranded abroad, is something I’ll never take for granted. I can still hardly believe that this place exists in real life, and better yet, with some views only a stone’s throw away from home. It’s been an absolute dream and one that I can only wish will happen again (minus the pandemic part). Here are a few of the incredible walking and hiking trails I wandered to in the North Island. I’ll be back South Island. Very soon.

Stranded Abroad in New Zealand

New Zealand 💙, I can’t even begin to express how happy and grateful I am to have been ‘stuck’ here for the past 6 months. Considering the place, I would hardly call this being stuck. If anything, it’s pretty darn lucky. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster 🎢 filled with absolute joy, laughter, tears, and way more honeycomb kitkats 🍫 than I’ll care to admit 🙄. Leaving what I would probably describe as the most gorgeous place I’ve seen yet and the kindest people is no easy thing to do 🥺. I’ll be back NZ 💙.

TravelNada BadranSeptember 7, 2020Travel Guide, Coronavirus, Stay Home, Dubai, Auckland, New Zealand, Hiking, Stuck abroad, COVID-19, UAEComment