2021 Wilderness photo competition

New tracks and upgrades for Fox township

With the glacier in retreat, new tracks and upgrades are designed to show visitors more of the region than the ice.  After an extensive upgrade, the historic Lake Gault… Keep Reading

The couple who sold their house and bought a motorhome to travel New Zealand

Most people might think you’re crazy to sell your house to travel the country with your newborn baby. But not Judit Angeli. She explains how and why she did… Keep Reading

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Back on the Milford

Off track on open tops

Mt Gibbs, Kahurangi National Park

The year of seeing more

Hiking Trips View all

Mt Gibbs, Kahurangi National Park
The Skyline Walkway, Wellington
Te Aroha Track, Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Barker Hut via Avalanche Peak, Arthur’s Pass National Park
Golden Stairs Track, Hokianga

Gear reviews View all

Gear Review

Osprey Hikelite 26

At a glancePlusses: Good ventilation, comfortable, lifetime guaranteeMinuses: Minimalist hip harness limits use 710g / 26-litres Features: This nifty daypack is made from 100D nylon, with a 500D bottom.…
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Salewa Mountain Trainer 25
Macpac Tempo
Soto Amicus
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe
Jetboil MightyMo

Gear guides View all

2021’s guide to knives and multitools
2021 summer hiking clothes
New gear for young trampers
2021 trail running shoes
Summer sport sandals

Skills View all

Confirming your location with a map
Stick to it
How to prepare for the rescue helicopter
A beginner’s guide to bush tea
Check your sources

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Off track on open tops
Colenso came this way
The seventeeners
On the foot of a volcano
Sunny side up

Features View all

Coromandel’s coasting connection
Back on the Milford
The seventeeners
Reaching the masses
The challenge of a lifetime