Hiking Trips
Distance
6.5km
Time
0-4hrs
Grade
Moderate/Difficult
Tamatea is one of our 75 Top Trampers’ Peaks.
Distance
24.6km return
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Moderate/Difficult
Traverse Sanctuary Mountain, look and listen for native birds, and immerse yourself in a conservation success story.
Distance
6.9km to hut
Time
2 days
Grade
Moderate/Difficult
Navigate your way up a rough valley track to a cosy two-bunk hut with mountain views.
Distance
21.6km return
Time
4-8hrs
Grade
Moderate
This leg-burner rewards with sweeping 360-degree views and connectivity to explore further.
Distance
19km return
Time
2 days
Grade
Easy/Moderate
Haurangi Hut is a serene all-seasons haven for family and friends or tramping newbies, with several options to get there.
Distance
39km
Time
2 days
Grade
Moderate
Enjoy a pleasant two-day tramp across easy saddles and open valley flats.
Distance
8.6km
Time
0-4hrs
Grade
Easy
A standout tramp for its coastal views, lush bush, protected wetland, black-sand beach and ingenious track design.
Distance
7km
Time
0-4hrs
Grade
Moderate/Difficult
An unpretentious hill behind Havelock hosts a labyrinth of tramping and biking trails for a range of abilities.
Hiking Trips
Features
Features
Gear Reviews
Recent Gear Reviews
Reliable weatherproof mobility and cold-weather layering.
Top-notch weatherproofing and appealing packability for four-season tramping.
Ultralight packability for fastpacking and thru-hiking.
Ultralight packability and a thoughtful feature set are the hallmarks of Kathmandu’s new XT rain jacket.
Complete features plus reasonable weight and durability with the reliability of top-end Gore-Tex.
Featherweight, stable lighting for trail running and ultralight hiking.
A bag for three-season through-hikers and climbers who prioritise weight and packability.
Flexible sleeping warmth and roomy comfort for 3–4-season tramping.
All round three-season tramping comfort and suitable for light-and-fast movers.
Efficient, adaptable water filtration and portaging for higher volumes.
Gear guides
Gear guides
Skills
Walking downhill puts high loads on our joints, particularly our knees. What can we do to prevent the pain of punishing descents?
Localised cloud and wind patterns can provide clues as to whether a forecast is unfolding as expected.
Clean and reproof your boots and shoes regularly to ensure long life.
These energy balls deliver calcium, healthy fats, fibre and protein in every bite.
Your progress is slower than expected but you don’t want to give up. When is the right time to change your plans?
Having completed Duke of Edinburgh as a student, Matthew Cattin returns as a teacher to lead students in the outdoors.
Walking downhill puts high loads on our joints, particularly our knees. What can we do to prevent the pain of punishing descents?
Localised cloud and wind patterns can provide clues as to whether a forecast is unfolding as expected.
Clean and reproof your boots and shoes regularly to ensure long life.
These energy balls deliver calcium, healthy fats, fibre and protein in every bite.
Your progress is slower than expected but you don’t want to give up. When is the right time to change your plans?
Having completed Duke of Edinburgh as a student, Matthew Cattin returns as a teacher to lead students in the outdoors.
Walking downhill puts high loads on our joints, particularly our knees. What can we do to prevent the pain of punishing descents?
Localised cloud and wind patterns can provide clues as to whether a forecast is unfolding as expected.
Clean and reproof your boots and shoes regularly to ensure long life.
These energy balls deliver calcium, healthy fats, fibre and protein in every bite.
Your progress is slower than expected but you don’t want to give up. When is the right time to change your plans?
Having completed Duke of Edinburgh as a student, Matthew Cattin returns as a teacher to lead students in the outdoors.
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In search of greatness
(Listen to Peter read his story with a follow-up Q&A about the trip with our editor.) Our party of three paused high above Moana Lake Brunner, the blocky, exposed...
The lighthouse kids
Always, the peninsula has beckoned on the horizon. It is said the greywacke of Cape Brett’s tip, illuminated by sunlight, guided migratory waka to Aotearoa. Centuries later, the light...
Taking on the Tin Range
(Listen to Anna read her story with a follow-up Q&A about the trip with our editor.) Wild tales chase on the heels of any account of tramping on Rakiura...
Winter magic in the high country
The first weak rays of winter sun slid cautiously into the valley, catching on rime in the riverbed. A shimmer spread across water and stone and each step broke...
