New video details deadly Gertrude Saddle route

DOC mourns ‘conservation champions’

The two DOC rangers killed in a helicopter crash in Wanaka yesterday have been called conservation champions by DOC director general Lou Sanson. The rangers have been identified as Paul... Keep Reading

Tongariro and Te Araroa among world’s most Instagrammed walks

Two New Zealand tramps are among the 10 most Instagrammed walks in the world, according to Lonely Planet. The travel guide has researched the walks with the most shares… Keep Reading

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Crossing the divide

Through an eruption zone

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Godley Hut, Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
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Black Hill Hut via Townshend River, Oxford Forest Conservation Area

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Island healing

Lying 90km from Auckland as the kākā flies, Great Barrier Island/Aotea might seem like a logical destination for local trampers. But few ventures there. The main barrier to visiting…
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Godley lodgings
Shades of purple
Wild waterfalls
Soaking in solitude
A winter weekend in Mt Aspiring

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Wahine of Te Araroa
The trials of the trail
Dealing with the TA blues
Through an eruption zone
Paddling in the past

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Gear Review

Kathmandu XT Exmoor

At a glance Plusses: Warmth, breathability, versatility, comfort Minuses: Difficult to zip, uncertain durability, pricey Features: Designed as an all-in-one layering solution, this jacket claims to provide both warmth and…
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Therm-a-Rest Xlite MAX SV
Biolite SunLight
Bedrock Cairn Adventure
Rab Continuum
The North Face Summit Series L3 Down Hoodie

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