A blog about New Zealand tramping / hiking
The Milford Track is an epic Fiordland adventure, considered by some to be the best Great Walk in New Zealand. But, is it? Distance: 53.5km / 33.5 miles Time taken: four days Difficulty: moderate Facilities: three Great Walk level DOC huts, with (in-season) flush toilets, mattresses, fireplaces and stoves (with gas). There are long-drop toilets
It can be intimidating to start tramping as an adult. Here are five steps to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to conquer mountains! This post is in collaboration with Lauren Korstrom from Kor Adventures Co. Lauren is a Canadian outdoor writer and photographer living in mid-Canterbury, New Zealand. She loves exploring, especially in her
If the views from Gertrude Saddle aren’t enough for you and you want more of a challenge, consider climbing Barrier Knob for even better panoramic views of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park. Length: 11km return with around 1100m elevation gain Time taken: 7-9 hours return (fit climbers will laugh and know they could easily
Green Lake Hut is one of Southland’s most picturesque huts, nestled on the shore of a beautiful lake with multiple access routes. Length: various tracks to the hut; 6.8 – 11.5km Elevation gain: 300m – 600m depending on the track / route Time taken: overnight trip Difficulty: easy from Borland Bivvy, moderate from Borland Saddle
Disclaimer: Ottie gifted me two merino t-shirts to trial in exchange for sharing my views. Sadly they forgot to include a chocolate down-payment to make sure the review was a positive one, so here are my honest, unfiltered opinions. I was lucky enough for Paul, one of the founders of Ottie, to reach out to
Observation Point has wonderfully high views over Zion National Park, as well as beautiful slot canyons hidden along the trail. Observation Point is an amazing hike that showcases the best of Zion National Park, without the crowds of Angels Landing. Length: ~13km return (8 mile round-trip) with a 640m (2,100 ft) elevation gain Time taken:
The Tongariro Crossing is the most popular tramp in the country. In the winter however the crowds lessen when the slopes are covered in ice and snow, and crampons + ice axe are needed to make it across. A massive, but amazing, trip – if you have the right weather for it. Length: 19.4km one-way trip,
Fly into Mason Bay and enjoy tramping a stunning part of the North Western Circuit on Stewart Island / Rakiura National Park, with many chances to see kiwi in the wild! Length: 45km Time taken: 3 days Difficulty: easy – moderate Facilities: Mason Bay Hut: 20 bunk hut with running water, fire and long-drop toilets.
