On her long walk of New Zealand, Laura Waters realised 'change was inevitable'. Photo: Laura Waters

The life-changing benefits of tramping

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You think you’re just going for a hike, but really you’re learning to be self-reliant, resilient and a decision-maker.

Before setting foot on the Te Araroa Trail, I had no idea that the simple act of walking in nature could be so fundamentally life-changing. The benefits of ‘forest bathing’ and ecotherapy are becoming increasingly well known, suggesting lowered stress levels and improved memory, focus and creativity. Studies have shown that even just looking at […]

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