by Jub | Sep 21, 2024
The Grandview Mountain Track is an 18km out and back hike close to Lake Hawea. It’s easy to access by car but doesn’t get much love because of popular nearby hikes like Roys Peak and Isthmus Peak Hike. But if you’re spending a longer period of time...
by Jub | Sep 21, 2024
I finally purchased a water filter! The 550ml Water-to-Go Sugarcane Bottle. It was long overdue, having adventured to plenty of places overseas where there’s water that’s…yea, not the safest to drink. But the same goes with hiking in NZ,...
by Jub | Aug 28, 2024
If you’re looking for a bag to suit all occasions, the Rapaki 22L is a contender. From day hikes, a bag for work, or a travel bag…it’s been working a treat for me, especially the last two months around Europe. The things I most like about the pack?...
by Jub | Aug 3, 2024
Note: I need to add more Ben More Peak photos after I get my phone fixed 🙂 If you’re looking for an off the beaten path peak to summit, then put Ben More (Otago) on your list. The 15.5km hike will make you work hard, but you’ll get plenty of elevation,...
by Jub | Jul 24, 2024
The Makarora Hut at the end of the Makarora Valley Track is a hidden wee gem down the road from Brewster Hut…but with far fewer hikers. That said, the hike has lots of variety with a waterfall, rivers, forest, open valleys and glaciers…it’s all...
by Jub | Jul 22, 2024
Put the Brewster Hut Track on your must-do list. It’s an amazing, short, and sharp hike (less than 3km one way) to Brewster Hut, but the views when you get there are amazing. Beyond Brewster Hut, there are a couple of locations you can visit to make this an...
