by Jub | Mar 2, 2023
If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path hike less than an hour from Queenstown and near Kingston, hiking to Lorn Peak, part of the Hector Mountains, might be what you’re looking for. It’s not long at a little under 12km, but it’s a steep...
by Jub | Feb 26, 2023
If you’re looking for a challenging day hike, the Sugarloaf Pass Track might be what you’re looking for. At 20km an 1200 metres of elevation gain, this might not seem like a tough day out, but the terrain makes it a long day hike (or a fun overnight hike)....
by Jub | Feb 21, 2023
Roys Peak is the most famous hike in Wanaka. But there’s a cool alternative to Roys Peak, Isthmus Peak. It’d be fun to do both, but if you can only do one, the Roys Peak vs Isthmus Peak debate begins. Which one do you choose? That depends. And depends on...
by Jub | Feb 20, 2023
The Mount Shrimpton Track is a lesser-known track starting in Makarora. The DOC website says the track is a 6km return trip, which takes you to the bush line where you get some great views. But if you’re looking for more adventure, you can continue up to the...
by Jub | Feb 19, 2023
Ben Lomond and Roys Peak are two of the most popular hikes in the Lakes District. And in a perfect world, you’d do both. But if you can only do one the Ben Lomond vs Roys Peak debate begins. Which one do you choose? That’s going to depend on a whole lot of...
