I’ve tested the best women’s merino underwear so you don’t have to! The clothing you wear when tramping (hiking) is a key factor in your comfort and safety. This also includes underwear sitting directly on your skin! Merino underwear are a great option for hiking – merino dries quickly and is odour resistant. But there
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Tramping with a baby
Tramping with a baby is entirely possible, despite what you might have heard to the contrary! This article covers all the tips and tricks I found helpful for getting out tramping during my little adventurer’s first year of life. When I was pregnant I knew that I still wanted to get out on adventures once
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Southland
Best Southland Walks & Hikes
We’re really spoilt for choice in terms of day walks / hikes in Southland. From the Catlins, Longwoods, and Hokonui Hills, to the Eyre & Takitimu Mountains, we have a variety of terrain and tracks to explore. And that’s not even counting Fiordland! Check out my best Fiordland Day Hikes here. Even concentrating on just
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Hiking advice
What gear to take hiking / tramping
Having the right gear is crucial for your safety and enjoyment when out hiking. However walking into a sports store for the first time can be quite intimidating; not really knowing what to buy, and having to choose between lots of different (and sometimes pricey) options. Like I’ve said on many of these posts –
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Winter Tramping Trips in the South Island
Choosing a winter tramping trip in the South Island can be tricky. Many trips that are fine over summer become impassable in winter due to snow or avalanche risk. But there ARE plenty of trips that are still suitable for those hardy souls wanting to adventure in the colder months. This article lists 11 (mostly)
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The Milford Track – Everything you need to know
This article contains everything you need to know about the Milford Track, including the trip itself and the competitive booking process. Please note that this article also contains affiliate links, which means that any sales from these links will reward me with a small commission – at no extra cost to you! So if you like
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Hiking advice
Winter tramping tips for beginners
“It’s too cold. The weather is awful. There’s not enough sun. I don’t have the right gear or enough experience”. Have you found yourself making any (or all) of those comments? You’re not alone, but winter shouldn’t put you off tramping. There are so many reasons to enjoy tramping in winter. Sunlight glistening off frosted
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South Island Trips
The 12 Best Te Anau Day Hikes
Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park and the perfect place to base yourself for a little hiking holiday. Here are my go to Te Anau day hikes (and a few that are still on my wishlist)! Te Anau’s Best Day Hikes: Best short walks near Te Anau Lake Marian Key Summit Milford