HIKING GLENORCHY’S BLACK PEAK

There are two Black Peak’s you can hike to in Otago. This post will focus on the Black Peak near Glenorchy, not the Wanaka Black Peak. This post will give you all the details you need to know about heading up to Black Peak, 1989 metres above sea level. This is...

MOUNT LARKINS, THE EPIC 2300M PEAK

If you’re looking for a challenging peak to reach, which offers some exposure, epic views, and a place not many reach…you might want to hike to Mount Larkins, 2300 metres above sea level. You should do it as an overnighter (two Hut options), but if need be...

REVIEW OF ZORALI ESCAPADE 30L BACKPACK

Disclaimer: Zorali sent me the pack. I was not obligated to write a review on the pack but I like it a lot. Here’s my review on what I like and dislike about the Zorali Escapade Backpack. I’ve been using the pack pretty consistently for 2.5 months now,...

THE SNEAKY AWESOME EARNSLAW BURN TRACK

The Earnslaw Burn Track is a 26 – 27km out and back hike with the highlight being able to get up close to Earnslaw Glacier. Given you can get so close to the glacier it’s gaining in popularity. It also helps the trailhead isn’t far from Glenorchy....

THE CATHEDRAL COVE WALK

Note: The Cathedral Cove Walk was reopened on December 1st, 2024. Having been a film location in Chronicles of Narnia: The Prince Caspian the Cathedral Cove walk is one of the most popular attractions in the Coromandel. But is it just the blind leading the blind? Does...

KIRTLE BURN HUT

If you’re looking for a nice hut to visit when you’re short on time, and/or are taking people on their first overnight hut stay, then Kirtle Burn Hut is a great option. It’s also a good option to visit with kids. In terms of difficulty, it’s a...