RODGER INLET BUSHLINE ROUTE

The Rodger Inlet Bushline Route is a sneaky good (7km+ return) route! If you’re staying at the Rodger Inlet hut, make the effort to get at least above the bush line. You’ll be rewarded with epic views, and it’s a totally different trail compared to...

ROUTES, GLUTES, AND TWO PAIRS OF BOOTS: BOOK REVIEW

Routes, Glutes, and Two Pairs Of Boots by Holly Kipling is a memoir of her time hiking the Te Araroa Trail (SOBO) in 2019 as a 19 year old. You get a day by day description of her journey, detailing the highs, lows, sights, scenes, friends (foes?), and plenty of food...

RODGER INLET TRACK TO HUT

The 11.3km Rodger Inlet Track to the hut isn’t as frequented as other tracks nearby such as the Green Lake Hut Track. So if you’re heading to this region and would prefer a hut to yourself, you’ll prefer the Rodger Inlet Track. This post will give...

THE BEST NEW ZEALAND SIM CARD FOR TRAVELLERS

Choosing the best sim card for travelling New Zealand is a problem most arrivals will need to solve. Hopefully, this post convinces you why, in my opinion, there’s an obvious sim card provider in NZ you should use (Click here to go straight to the answer). My...

KIWI BURN HUT LOOP TRACK

If you’re looking for a track that’s off the beaten path for most, unless you’re walking the Te Araroa Trail, then the 11 to 12km Kiwi Burn Hut Track is for you (or you can do a shorter out and back). The Snowden Forest Conservation Area is...

CORNER PEAK NEAR LAKE HAWEA

Hiking to Corner Peak is a great option if you’re looking for a challenging day hike that rewards you with nice views all the way, capped off with 360-degree views at the summit. I’ve had a few people mention the Corner Peak Track is better than Ben Lomond...