Hiking Trips
Distance
12km (16km via the scree descent)
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Moderate/Difficult
Mt Wakefield is one of our 75 Top Trampers’ Peaks.
Distance
26km
Time
2-3 days
Grade
Moderate
Cross beneath Taranaki Maunga and striking rock formations, through one-of-a-kind Ahukawakawa swamp and to mirror-like Pouākai Tarn.
Distance
9.4km to hut
Time
0-4hrs
Grade
Moderate
Enjoy a classic valley tramp with river crossings and rugged alpine views.
Distance
10km
Time
0-4hrs
Grade
Easy
This appealing loop is an easy half-day option for walkers wanting to explore some of Wellington’s best-preserved forest.
Distance
25.4km
Time
2 days
Grade
Moderate/Difficult
The Motutapu Track is a three- to four-day walk between Wānaka and Arrowtown through the tussock valleys and passes of Motatapu and Soho high-country stations.
Distance
14.6km
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Moderate/Difficult
Distance
12km return
Time
0-4hrs
Grade
Easy/Moderate
Enjoy a steady climb to two huts and breathtaking panoramas.
Distance
15km return
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Moderate
The Lindis Pass area is known for its dramatic high-country landscapes and sweeping vistas.
Hiking Trips
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Complete features plus reasonable weight and durability with the reliability of top-end Gore-Tex.
Featherweight, stable lighting for trail running and ultralight hiking.
A bag for three-season through-hikers and climbers who prioritise weight and packability.
Flexible sleeping warmth and roomy comfort for 3–4-season tramping.
All round three-season tramping comfort and suitable for light-and-fast movers.
Efficient, adaptable water filtration and portaging for higher volumes.
A shoe for day hikes and thru-hiking with medium loads on moderate to rough tracks.
Blending performance with adaptability, this tapered rectangular bag can be fully unzipped and has high-end lightweight features.
A good option for those who favour lightweight, water-friendly footwear.
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Clean and reproof your boots and shoes regularly to ensure long life.
These energy balls deliver calcium, healthy fats, fibre and protein in every bite.
Your progress is slower than expected but you don’t want to give up. When is the right time to change your plans?
Having completed Duke of Edinburgh as a student, Matthew Cattin returns as a teacher to lead students in the outdoors.
In the outdoors, good judgement is gained through experience, but sometimes that experience is the result of bad judgement.
Improve your sleeping bag’s performance and lifespan with an annual wash.
Clean and reproof your boots and shoes regularly to ensure long life.
These energy balls deliver calcium, healthy fats, fibre and protein in every bite.
Your progress is slower than expected but you don’t want to give up. When is the right time to change your plans?
Having completed Duke of Edinburgh as a student, Matthew Cattin returns as a teacher to lead students in the outdoors.
In the outdoors, good judgement is gained through experience, but sometimes that experience is the result of bad judgement.
Improve your sleeping bag’s performance and lifespan with an annual wash.
Clean and reproof your boots and shoes regularly to ensure long life.
These energy balls deliver calcium, healthy fats, fibre and protein in every bite.
Your progress is slower than expected but you don’t want to give up. When is the right time to change your plans?
Having completed Duke of Edinburgh as a student, Matthew Cattin returns as a teacher to lead students in the outdoors.
In the outdoors, good judgement is gained through experience, but sometimes that experience is the result of bad judgement.
Improve your sleeping bag’s performance and lifespan with an annual wash.
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