It goes by many names: hiking, rambling, backpacking, hillwalking, trekking. Only in New Zealand is walking in nature known as tramping. Overseas, an overnighter usually means carrying a tent, or perhaps you might sleep in a refugio or a bothy. Here we have huts, bivvies and tent shelters – more than 900 in all – […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Why we’re putting on weight
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
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