Wilderness Magazine
With stories, trips, photography, gear, quizzes, polls and more - it's your daily dose of the great New Zealand outdoors.
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Oct 30, 2026
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3 min read
🏡 Hut of the week: Be prepared for a chilly reception at this haunted ski shelter.
Oct 29, 2026
⛈️ Plus: The weekend weather forecast and a new satellite communicator reviewed.
Oct 28, 2026
From thriller to horror, these movies will have you rethinking your next solo tramping trip.
Ten movies you absolutely shouldn’t watch before going into the wilderness.
Oct 27, 2026
5 min read
Skills check: how to safely cross a river as a group.
Oct 26, 2026
John Summer’s worst nightmare is the idea of getting lost. In his new book, he talks to those who have survived that experience.
Oct 23, 2026
🏡 Hut of the week: A nearly new, but seldom-visited, West coast biv.
Oct 21, 2026
🧑🍳 Recipe: This adaptable pasta meal loaded with fresh ingredients is a winner.
Oct 20, 2026
4 min read
Plus: Three simple exercises to improve your backpack tolerance.