Easy, sunny coastal track with golden sands and excellent swimming. The busiest track in the country, following the length of ...

This journey explores the glacial valleys and mountains of Fiordland from Lake Hauroko to Lake Manapouri, visiting Dusky Sound along ...

A classic crossing of the geologically and biologically diverse northwest corner of the South Island. The track is also open to ...

A spectacular coastal walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland.

The Hollyford Track is a classic lowland Fiordland route from the Hollyford Road out to the coast at Martins Bay.

The Hump Ridge Track links the Waitutu coastline west of Invercargill with the subalpine landscape of the Hump Ridge. Historic ...

An overnight trip past old kauri dams to The Pinnacles, on Coromandel Peninsula.

Popular loop track providing access to the mountains around Lake Te Anau.

"The Lake Track." Busy track in summer with swimming and fishing along the lake-side.

The Milford Track is an alpine journey through Fiordland National Park, and New Zealand's most renowned walking track, visited by ...

The classic Stewart Island coastal journey known widely for its mud. Links with the Rakiura Track.

New track located in Paparoa National Park, and still under construction. The track is scheduled to open late 2018. This track ...

A long but easy walk along Queen Charlotte Sound. This track offers hostel and resort accommodation as well as basic ...

An historic walk through almost deserted, pure podocarp forest.

Alpine circuit along two river valleys at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

An internationally renowned and popular alpine crossing between Fiordland and Lake Wakatipu.

A long and easy walk on St James Station near Lewis Pass. Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud.

Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 ...

Explore the Far North coastline around Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua.

This circuit on the Volcanic Plateau passes close to the summit of Tongariro in a spectacular, active volcanic landscape of ...

Ha. Funny. Just when I pull out, say 'that's all we're going to achieve here', and go home: and the ...

extremely lucky to have cell phone coverage, thats the exception rather than the rule in the mountains

Popular DOC hut closes because it may be unsafe in extreme winds or snow https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/94967538/popular-doc-hut-closes-because-it-may-be-unsafe-in-extreme-winds-or-snow

I've been there in late spring and also summer and snowmelt wasn't a problem. Crossing the South branch below Top Forks ...

Ive seen things in the papers here and thought Im sure I read that here first

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone here had any knowledge of the Grey River (Marlborough version) and the huts situated ...

Could have been forums shortest thread ?! Sorry.

The Green Party press release, quoted in the original post, eventually links to the Govt action plan - http://www.wcrc.govt.nz/Documents/Other%20Plans%20and%20Strategies/West%20Coast%20Economic%20Development%20Action%20Plan%202017.pdf The pertinent ...

It was the Mt Fox a little south of Fox Glacier. We have a bit about the route on this ...

@mariku: How are you going with the tent stove project? I hear Aarn Tate is also working on something like ...

Now here's a good story - many moons ago I had a car which was going through the oil like ...

Hi waynowski, thank you for the advice, I will try to contact someone in the Facebook group

Meanwhile Sir Geoffrey Palmer, who knows a thing or two about constitutional law, is constitutionally outraged at the suggestion that ...

Honora - lol, "interesting" madpom - A good read, mate. My feet grew imaginary blisters reading it! I like to write ...

Would definitely second going to Mungo if you have the time to spare. Well worth the visit especially if you ...

Don't rate the gps in the original Delirme ones. About as good as a mid-range Garmin. Nowhere near as sensitive ...

darken the door might not be the idea when you arrive in darkness

There is a taped route off the Sentinel track but you would better than average bush craft skills

I'd suggest it was a mis-quote, but given he works for Stuff that possibility seems less likely. I'd love to see ...

Yes, but let us not lose sight of the clever decisions by both local and central government. They can now ...

Heh. It's not too distant from the truth, really. We live relatively peacefully but only so long as there's an ...

Predator drones would fit the bill and get the job done a lot faster. Maybe the US airforce could use ...

The irony of the term 'freedom' camping whilst hiding in thick bush scared of being apprehended by someone for wanting ...

doc are supposed to charge a penalty fee for people turning up without a booking and its double the normal ...

"Pastoral Lease is a _permanent_ entitlement" Ok. I was aware that I was oversimplifying, so I'm pleased to see you ...