Mount Dick at 1805 metres above sea level is a rarely visited peak near Queenstown. But if you like going off the beaten path and don’t mind hiking off track, put the 32km-ish return hike on your list. You’ll get unique views of Lake Wakatipu, views of the...
Compared to the huts along the Te Araroa Trail through the Takatimu Conservation Area, the Aparima Forks Hut (some refer to it as a bivvy) gets few visitors. For some of you, that will be an even better reason to visit this hut if you decide to spend a night here....
Looking for an easy overnight (or day) hike in Southland? The 6km hike into Aparima Hut from Dunrobin Valley Road (not far from Mossburn) might be what you’re looking for. Located in the Takatimu Conservation Area, this is an area that wouldn’t get very...
I’d never heard of the East Ahuriri Track until a few days before heading out to join a friend for a couple of days on the Te Araroa Trail. If you’re looking for a big day or an overnight camping trip that takes you over a variety of terrain and want a...
As a kiwi, Hikerswool has been in my vocab for a long time. It might not come up in everyday conversation, but if you speak with kiwis about hiking and blisters, there’s a good chance Hikerswool will come up in conversation. And having worked at Macpac for a...
