5 APPS I USE FOR HIKING IN NEW ZEALAND

If you’re coming to New Zealand for hiking, you’re in for a treat! I’ll mention some of my favourite hikes in NZ throughout this post, but the focus of this post is about the best hiking apps to download. Note: this will be based on my experience. I...

HIKING TO LIVERPOOL HUT IN MOUNT ASPIRING NP

The hike to Liverpool Hut is one of the most popular overnight hikes in Mount Aspiring National Park. At 16km each way, it’s a long hike for many but you’ve got a few different ways you can get there. And the views from the hut are spectacular. They make...

HIKING THE HOLLYFORD TRACK

The Hollyford Track is one of those hikes lots of people are aware of but don’t get around to completing for a couple of reasons. Having completed the track, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. This post will help you understand why, and help you plan your...

HIKING THE ROUTEBURN TRACK

The Routeburn Track is my favourite Great Walk. In 33km, you get a variety of epic scenes and a chance to escape from the chaos of everyday life. This post will help you plan your Routeburn Track adventure. The Routeburn Track is on both Mount Aspiring National Park...

THE MT ROSA TRACK IN GIBBSTON

The Mt Rosa Track is a steady, but not overly tough hike to a peak (1322 metres) that gives you views over Gibbston Valley, Nevis Range, and other surroundings. The route I’ll talk about in this post came in at 12.9km. Do note, there are a few different car...