Looking for an easy overnight (or day) hike in Southland? The 6km hike into Aparima Hut from Dunrobin Valley Road (not far from Mossburn) might be what you’re looking for. Located in the Takatimu Conservation Area, this is an area that wouldn’t get very...
I’d never heard of the East Ahuriri Track until a few days before heading out to join a friend for a couple of days on the Te Araroa Trail. If you’re looking for a big day or an overnight camping trip that takes you over a variety of terrain and want a...
As a kiwi, Hikerswool has been in my vocab for a long time. It might not come up in everyday conversation, but if you speak with kiwis about hiking and blisters, there’s a good chance Hikerswool will come up in conversation. And having worked at Macpac for a...
The Snout Track is an ~12.6km out and back walk in Victoria Domain, making it another one of the nice walks around Picton. With regular views of the Queen Charlotte Sound, the Snout Track is easy to get to for a great half-day trip. In this post you’ll get all...
At 2165 metres, Dragonfly Peak is a grueling 30km+ return hike from Cameron Flat. While it is possible as a day hike (during summer), this makes for a great overnight adventure with camping possible in various spots along the way. This post will give you all the...
The views from the top of Mount Victoria Lookout are amazing. With such easy access from the CBD walking is the best way to get to the summit via the Mount Victoria Lookout walkway (which I’ll detail in this post). But you can drive or catch public transport if...
