Hiking Trips
Distance
38km
Time
2-3 days
Grade
Difficult
New Zealand’s highest mountain north of the Aoraki Mount Cook region is also one of the 10 ultra-prominent peaks of Aotearoa, making this classic climb a priority for anyone’s list.
Distance
25.4km
Time
2 days
Grade
Moderate
If you are time poor or can’t secure a booking for the full Routeburn Track, an out-and-back hike to Harris Saddle makes a spectacular day out.
Distance
16km one way
Time
2 days
Grade
Easy/Moderate
Be inspired by bigger adventures and mountain grandeur at this age-old base.
Distance
15km
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Moderate
Linger longer on this attractive loop to Smith Creek Shelter.
Distance
32km
Time
2-3 days
Grade
Moderate
Bag several huts in a quiet part of the northern Ruahine over a solid weekend.
Distance
20.8km return
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Easy/Moderate
The Raukumara Range of the North Island’s rugged East Cape is home to Aotearoa’s northernmost alpine zone and the island’s highest non-volcanic peak.
Distance
11.2km
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Easy/Moderate
Explore rock formations, gullies and kānuka scrubland with magnificent views of several mountain ranges, Lake Dunstan and the Upper Clutha Valley.
Distance
17.6km
Time
2 days
Grade
Moderate
The U2U Urchin to Umukarikari loop offers plenty of ridge travel and incredible views of TongariroNational Park.
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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.
If you’re stung by a wasp when tramping, what should you do? The introduced German and common wasps have no natural predators in New Zealand.
Whether you’re making memories or starting a side hustle, creating content that people want to watch is a skill worth developing.
What’s the last thing you check before heading into the hills? We asked the experts.
Cleaning your waterproof gear is a simple task and needs to be done regularly if you want your rainwear to perform as expected.
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.
If you’re stung by a wasp when tramping, what should you do? The introduced German and common wasps have no natural predators in New Zealand.
Whether you’re making memories or starting a side hustle, creating content that people want to watch is a skill worth developing.
What’s the last thing you check before heading into the hills? We asked the experts.
Cleaning your waterproof gear is a simple task and needs to be done regularly if you want your rainwear to perform as expected.
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.
If you’re stung by a wasp when tramping, what should you do? The introduced German and common wasps have no natural predators in New Zealand.
Whether you’re making memories or starting a side hustle, creating content that people want to watch is a skill worth developing.
What’s the last thing you check before heading into the hills? We asked the experts.
Cleaning your waterproof gear is a simple task and needs to be done regularly if you want your rainwear to perform as expected.
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