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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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Whangapeka Track and Kakapo Hut Loop - Kahurangi National Park
Journey with me through the rugged beauty of Kahurangi National Park on a six-day adventure covering 68 km, four alpine saddles, and a visit to one of the most remote huts in the country.

Verity Jackson
3 days ago4 min read


Overnight Hike to Cedar Flat Hut
Cedar Flat Hut is one of those West Coast classics: wild rivers, deep bush, cosy huts, and even natural hot pools. It’s the perfect overnight hike for those wanting a taste of backcountry adventure without venturing too far from Hokitika.

Verity Jackson
Nov 262 min read


Boo Boo Hut - Crinkle Top - Genoa Peak
Tucked deep in the Kokatahi Valley on the West Coast, Boo Boo Hut offers a fantastic backcountry adventure filled with history, rugged gorge scenery, and the opportunity to ascend higher into the peaks for some serious hut and peak bagging.

Verity Jackson
Oct 83 min read


Backcountry Escape | Whitcombe Valley | Hiking Rapid Creek to Frew Hut
The West Coast has a way of making you feel small — in the best possible way. Towering peaks, glacial rivers, and thick native bush all combine into a kind of raw, untamed beauty that keeps calling me back. This time, the call came in the form of a big weekend adventure into the Whitcombe Valley, a place that’s as wild as it sounds.

Verity Jackson
Sep 244 min read


Easy Day Hike | Blowfly Hut | South Westland
The hike to Blowfly Hut takes you through lush West Coast forest, once a historic cattle droving route.

Verity Jackson
Aug 282 min read


Challenging Overnight Hike to Pell Stream Hut
Embark on an unforgettable outdoor adventure as I explore the challenging Pell Stream Track that begins at Marble Hill Camp Ground, nestled along the scenic Lewis Pass Highway between Canterbury and the West Coast.

Verity Jackson
Apr 134 min read


Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Paparoa Track Great Walk
Embarking on the Paparoa Track Great Walk not once, but twice, has etched unforgettable memories in my soul.

Verity Jackson
Apr 115 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


Buckland Peaks: A Hiker's Paradise
If you're looking for a challenging hike with breathtaking views, Buckland Peaks near Westport is the perfect destination. This stunning...

Verity Jackson
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Klondyke Tracks - Victoria Forest Park
When the weather is great on the West Coast you have to make the most of it, and this was the third time we had attempted to complete the Klondyke Tracks.

Verity Jackson
May 21, 20223 min read


West Coast Weekend Wanderings
We hatched a plan to head to the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, road tripping on the way there and back, and spending two nights in Franz Joseph township.

Verity Jackson
Jun 3, 20203 min read
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