Spur-of-the-moment walks are fun, but what do we need to take for a couple of hours or a short day walk? We are never far from mountains and the sea here and both elements affect New Zealand’s weather. Many established bush walks are in or near mountains, where the weather can change from warm to […]
About the author
Heather Grady
Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Green Point Hut, Gamack Conservation Area
Oboz Katabatic RT Low
Mud, sweat and tears in Longwood Forest
Every Tararua hut reviewed and ranked
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