What is a trig? As I try and question more of the mundane things in the world, this was a question I asked myself when reaching the trig at the trig on the Mount Climie Track near Wellington. I’ve always associated trigs with summits. But this trig wasn’t...
So you’ve done some cool walks and activities but now it’s time to decide where to go after Queenstown. There are lots of options in all directions so it’s not an easy question to answer. And for each of you, there’ll be lots of variables like...
The following are books about New Zealand you should consider reading before travelling the country. I’ve personally read each book, and they talk about New Zealand from a variety of different angles in different genres. Where practical, I include: an...
The Pororari River Track is an stunning, yet easy, 7km out and back track in Punakaiki. For those who aren’t ready for a massive walk, but want a glimpse of Paparoa National Park, this is a great option. This post will give you the details about the Pororari...
There are several walking tracks on Te Ahumairangi Hill (formerly Tinakori Hill). And with that comes some confusion about which route to take given they link up in weird ways. I’m going to call the walk in this post the Te Ahumairangi Hill Loop. It’s 5-6...
