by Jub | Apr 19, 2022
The overnight hike to French Ridge Hut is a big couple of days hiking, but wow. The views are awesome, and you can explore around the hut a reasonable amount which is fun. The return journey is 34-37km. If you’re not used to steep climbs it’s grueling, but...
by Jub | Apr 15, 2022
The Queenstown Hill walk is a 5-6km out and back hike with a small loop in the middle (the map below will show the loop). This is a favourite with locals and for good reason. With a steady incline, the lookout from the top of Queenstown Hill offers amazing 360-degree...
by Jub | Apr 14, 2022
If you’re coming to New Zealand for hiking, you’re in for a treat! I’ll mention some of my favourite hikes in NZ throughout this post, but the focus of this post is about the best hiking apps to download. Note: this will be based on my experience. I...
by Jub | Apr 12, 2022
The hike to Liverpool Hut is one of the most popular overnight hikes in Mount Aspiring National Park. At 16km each way, it’s a long hike for many but you’ve got a few different ways you can get there. And the views from the hut are spectacular. They make...
by Jub | Apr 7, 2022
The Hollyford Track is one of those hikes lots of people are aware of but don’t get around to completing for a couple of reasons. Having completed the track, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. This post will help you understand why, and help you plan your...
by Jub | Apr 7, 2022
The Routeburn Track is my favourite Great Walk. In 33km, you get a variety of epic scenes and a chance to escape from the chaos of everyday life. This post will help you plan your Routeburn Track adventure. The Routeburn Track is on both Mount Aspiring National Park...
