by Jub | Aug 25, 2025
The Tupapakurua Falls Track is a hidden gem! If you’re looking for a way to fill in a few hours before or after hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, this in and out track, close to National Park (the town) is perfect! This post will give you the details you...
by Jub | Aug 25, 2025
The Pohaturoa track is a great walk to do in Rotorua. This post will give you everything you need to know about hiking the Pohaturoa Track, a.k.a. the yellow track in the Redwoods (there’s a table of contents below). TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 1. Pohaturoa Track...
by Jub | Aug 25, 2025
The Red Rocks walk is much more of a walk than a hike with minimal elevation change (essentially zero) and the in and out track is suitable for all. The one exception would be on a day with a strong southerly blowing, you’ll be battling to stay upright. This...
by Jub | Aug 10, 2025
2025 UPDATE: The pillow below has been discontinued, with the Macpac ThermAir Compact Pillow the replacement. I also have this pillow and can recommend it a lot for camping/overnight hut trips. Buy it in New Zealand or in Australia. *If you don’t see the product on...
by Jub | Jul 30, 2025
I’ve read a few Te Araroa books, and I do enjoy them. What I haven’t been able to find is a complete list of all the Te Araroa memoirs/diaries/guides…whatever you want to call them…in one place. So here it is. All 18, in English, that I could...
by Jub | Jun 23, 2025
Buying a new sleeping bag for New Zealand can be overwhelming. By the time you factor in price, brand, and weight, there’s already so much information before diving into the finer details. While there are lots of sleeping bag brands to consider, this post is...
