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WHERE INSPIRATION AWAITS
Tales from New Zealand's Hiking Trails
Welcome to NZ Hiking Adventures. Read about my hiking adventures around New Zealand. Perhaps you will find some inspiration for your own travels.

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Overnight Hike to East Hawdon Biv | Arthur's Pass National Park
Arthur’s Pass National Park, located in Canterbury, is known for its dramatic mountain landscapes. This hiking journey takes an off-track route deep into the Hawdon Valley to reach East Hawdon Biv, a two‑bunk hut.
Verity Jackson
6 hours ago3 min read


Styx River and Arahura River Circuit - West Coast, New Zealand
Embark on this classic multi-day hiking adventure on New Zealand's West Coast, traversing two historic pack tracks.
Verity Jackson
Mar 137 min read


Poulter River Valley Adventure - Arthur’s Pass National Park
Poulter River Valley adventure in Arthur's Pass National Park
Verity Jackson
Feb 264 min read


Te Araroa Section Hike - Harper River Track
I had been meaning to tackle this part of the Te Araroa trail for some time, so I jumped at the chance to do it in early September.
Verity Jackson
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Solo Overnight Hike - Pinnacles Hut, Mt Somers
I am an experienced hiker with 15 active years, but I had never done a solo overnight hike until now. It feels incredibly satisfying.
Verity Jackson
Sep 16, 20235 min read


Rees Dart Track
Located in New Zealand's stunning Southern Alps, the Rees-Dart track is a popular hiking route that takes you through some of the most...
Verity Jackson
Apr 12, 20232 min read


Tribulation Hut and Mt Hecla
he journey to the hut is an adventure in itself, passing through stunning scenery and offers breathtaking views of the Canterbury Plains.
Verity Jackson
Apr 8, 20232 min read


Doubtful and Hope Valleys via Lake Man
Labour Weekend generally marks the end of winter and the beginning of the Spring and Summer tramping season, it's one of my most favourite long weekends.
Verity Jackson
Nov 3, 20226 min read


Mt Oxford Forest - Wharfedale Hut & Black Hill Hut Overnight Hike
An early December 2021 tramping club trip was rescheduled due to weather, it went from plan A to plan D in the space of about a week, I wasn't too worried as I was eager to get out and it didn't really bother me where we were going.
Verity Jackson
Feb 27, 20223 min read
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