Mount Ruapehu Walking Track, New Zealand
The main event for our trip to New Zealand was undoubtedly the hike up to Mount Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park.
After spending several days in New Zealand forests, which included the Timber Trail...
The 42 Traverse: New Zealand
The second of three main trails we hiked during our time in New Zealand, the 42 Traverse was a 2-day walk through the quiet Tongariro Forest.
Often used by 4WDs, hunters, mountain bikers, motorbikes, horse...
The Timber Trail, New Zealand
Despite the fact that the Tongariro National Park is the jewel in the crown of our trip, the Timber Trail comes a close second in its own right.
An 85km trail in the Pureora Forest...
What Our New Zealand Trip Meant For Me
Well, after a week of getting back into the swing of things, it's time to turn my attention to blogging about our trip to New Zealand.
It's funny though. When I think about all that...
Hiking Gear for New Zealand: Part Three
This is part three of a three-part series going over the hiking gear I'll be taking with me to New Zealand.
You can find Part One here and Part Two here.
The third and final part...
Hiking Gear For New Zealand: Part Two
This is the second part of the three-part blog series covering the hiking gear I will be using in my upcoming trip to New Zealand. The first part covered what tent, backpack, sleeping system and...
Hiking Gear For New Zealand: Part One
I've chosen to break this down into a three-part series as there is a fair bit to cover.
The next blog in our trek to New Zealand series will be looking at what hiking gear...
Our Food For New Zealand
In just over two weeks, my two friends and I will be heading off to New Zealand to hike 270kms from Matamata to the Tongariro National Park.
This latest blog article will go through not...
How To Efficiently Break Down a Long Day Hike
Given there are a couple of days in New Zealand where we will be hiking 25-30kms, I thought it might be useful to detail how we are going to tackle these seemingly long days.
And...
Where Are We Hiking In New Zealand?
So, let's get into the nitty gritty of where myself, Matt and Keith will be heading to when we hike just over 270kms in New Zealand at the end of the year.
As mentioned previously...
