A blog about New Zealand tramping / hiking
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
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 –
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)
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
“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
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
There are so many hikes in and around Queenstown, it’s a hiker’s paradise (quite literally – Paradise is just down the road). My parents live in the area and I’ve been exploring all of Queenstown’s hikes since I was old enough to walk. While this isn’t an exhaustive list (there’s not enough room to fit
Want to get fit while raising money for a good cause? You’ve come to the right place: The Summit Challenge! What is the Summit Challenge? The Summit Challenge is a fitness challenge held over the month of March. It is organised by the The Himalayan Trust each year (yes, the same one that Sir Edmund
