I finally purchased a water filter! The 550ml Water-to-Go Sugarcane Bottle. It was long overdue, having adventured to plenty of places overseas where there’s water that’s…yea, not the safest to drink. But the same goes with hiking in NZ,...
I’ve read a few Te Araroa books, and I do enjoy them. What I haven’t been able to find is a complete list of all the Te Araroa memoirs/diaries/guides…whatever you want to call them…in one place. So here it is. All 17, in English, that I could...
If you’re looking for a bag to suit all occasions, the Rapaki 22L is a contender. From day hikes, a bag for work, or a travel bag…it’s been working a treat for me, especially the last two months around Europe. The things I most like about the pack?...
Note: I need to add more Ben More Peak photos after I get my phone fixed 🙂 If you’re looking for an off the beaten path peak to summit, then put Ben More (Otago) on your list. The 15.5km hike will make you work hard, but you’ll get plenty of elevation,...
The Makarora Hut at the end of the Makarora Valley Track is a hidden wee gem down the road from Brewster Hut…but with far fewer hikers. That said, the hike has lots of variety with a waterfall, rivers, forest, open valleys and glaciers…it’s all...
