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FIORDLAND’S GREAT WALKS – How to walk all three in one trip
Fiordland is blessed with three of New Zealand's Great Walks. The Milford Track, Kepler Track, and...
Hiking Poles – Love or Loathe?
Used properly hiking poles can revolutionize your hiking experience. But, used...
Our Top Local Must-Do’s
We feel incredibly privileged to live in such a unique and beautiful part of New Zealand (if not...
How To Hike a Great Walk – A Hiking Guide
Updated 17/10/2023 If you're a beginner hiker and have recently discovered the rewards that come...
THE LATEST ON FIORDLAND’S GREAT WALKS
You've seen it on the news, heard it on the radio and read it about it online, the Great Walks are...
MILFORD TRACK – YOUR BOOKING GUIDE
Nestled in Fiordland National Park, the Milford Track is described as the 'finest walk in the...
MILFORD TRACK TRANSPORT BOOKING GUIDE
The Department of Conservation (DOC) have traditionally had some Milford Track Transport operators...
10 BENEFITS OF HIKING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
As the world around us rapidly changes, now more than ever we appreciate the simple things in...
HIKING BENEFITS YOUR PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH
With New Zealand Conservation week and Mental Health Awareness week held in September – two topics...
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A GREAT WALK
Great views on the Routeburn Track Am I fit enough for a Great Walk? When do I start training for...
Winter Hiking: Top 5 Dangers in Fiordland National Park
Winter hiking in the South of New Zealand is dramatic and beautiful - if you get the weather...
RECONNECT ON THE ROUTEBURN TRACK
Our lives are busy. How do you reset, recharge and reconnect? Are you seeking inspiration? Could...
