The hike to Blowfly Hut takes you through lush West Coast forest, once a historic cattle droving route.

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.

Embarking on the Paparoa Track Great Walk not once, but twice, has etched unforgettable memories in my soul.

Poulter River Valley adventure in Arthur's Pass National Park

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,...

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

If you're looking for a day hike that will take your breath away, look no further than the side trip to Cascade Saddle on the Rees-Dart...

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...

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 looking for a challenging hike with breathtaking views, Buckland Peaks near Westport is the perfect destination. This stunning...

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.

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.