Poulter River Valley adventure in Arthur's Pass National Park

Woolshed Hill, in Arthur's Pass National Park, offers a steep climb and outstanding views of the Hawdon Valley and Waimakariri River.

Located in the stunning Arthurs Pass of New Zealand, Mount Aicken offers an exhilarating challenge for hikers and adventurers.

If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience, look no further than the Mt. Lyndon circuit.

This section of Te Araroa trail is quite challenging, as it involves four steep ascents and descents, along with narrow sidles.

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.

I am an experienced hiker with 15 active years, but I had never done a solo overnight hike until now. It feels incredibly satisfying.

Hey there adventure seekers! Join me as I lace up my boots and delve into the wild beauty of Arthurs Pass and day hike to Hawdon Hut,...

This popular walking track is finally back up and running after being closed as a result of the Christchurch earthquakes.

The South Island of New Zealand is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and awe-inspiring hiking trails.

If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding climb, then look no further than Mt Torlesse. Located in the Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands

Oteake Conservation Area is a vast, rugged, mountainous wilderness area in the central South Island of New Zealand.

he journey to the hut is an adventure in itself, passing through stunning scenery and offers breathtaking views of the Canterbury Plains.

Pinnacles Hut offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. A popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

If you're a Lord of the Rings fan, there's no better way to experience the magic of Middle Earth than by hiking Mt Sunday. Located in Mid...

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.

I have completed the Bus Stop circuit on Mt Somers many times before, it's a thoroughly enjoyable day out over varied terrain and scenery, encompassing loose rock, open tussock hills and waterfalls.

With the weekend weather forecast clear, dry but some wind our group headed to North Canterbury to complete the Tarn Hut and Youngman Stream

I have lived in Mid Canterbury for 14 years now, and in all that time I have never made the trip to Peak Hill. All that changed for me in September 2022, I originally had this trip planned for the first weekend in September but unfortunately the weather was unkind and the wind too strong for a pleasant outing.

We had planned to do the full circuit around Mt Somers in a day, knowing full well it was going to be 26km and take us anywhere between 10 and 12 hours. Well we got half of it done, and it was more a case of the weather beating us down than our inability to complete the task.