Having worked at Macpac for over two years, two of the most popular down jackets Macpac sells are the Halo and Uber light. But what one should you choose? This post will compare the differences: Macpac Halo vs Uber Light (the non-hooded jackets for simplicity), using...
Note (December 2023): There’s a massive slip on the road to Otaki Forks meaning cars cannot access the regular car park. You can still hike in, but it adds another 5km extra each way. This means, it’s probably best done as an overnight hike to Mount...
The Kapakapanui Track is a tough 12-13km track with some of the best views the Tararua Ranges have to offer. With Kapakapanui Hut on the route, this makes for a nice day or overnight hike. This post will contain all the details you need to know about the Kapakapanui...
There are some awesome walks around Wanaka and the surrounding area. But which one should you do? This post will help you out with 12 of the best Wanaka walks/hikes. As you’d expect none of the Wanaka walking tracks are the same, so I’ve included: a few...
These five Lake Hawea hikes are awesome, and they all take you to peaks for maximum views! There are some lovely Lake Hawea walks which I’ll mention at the end, but this post will focus on hikes. This means they’re going to be steep in sections and have...
