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The secluded beach where Hillary chose to escape to after climbing Everest

Oct 14, 2026

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The secluded beach where Hillary chose to escape to after climbing Everest

Hint: it's located just west of Auckland.

Is a smartwatch a useful hiking accessory?

Oct 13, 2026

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4 min read

Is a smartwatch a useful hiking accessory?

Plus: Three simple exercises to improve your backpack tolerance.

Surrounded by montane forest, this hut feels like a sanctuary

Oct 12, 2026

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3 min read

Surrounded by montane forest, this hut feels like a sanctuary

Slated for removal, this little two-bunker was saved by Permolat.

Paper hut tickets being phased out, new huts added to booking system

Oct 9, 2026

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3 min read

Paper hut tickets being phased out, new huts added to booking system

🏡 Hut of the week: the easy walk to this hut rewards with stunning Southern Alps scenery.

2026’s guide to daypacks

Oct 8, 2026

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3 min read

2026’s guide to daypacks

Get buying advice for your next daypack with our guide. Plus, see what new pieces of gear caught our eye this month.

The many faces of the Motatapu Track

Oct 7, 2026

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3 min read

The many faces of the Motatapu Track

Author Naomi Arnold's details the history and dramatic scenery of this classic track.

A North Island high country camp with magnificent views

Oct 6, 2026

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4 min read

A North Island high country camp with magnificent views

🗞️ New bridge cuts 32km of road walking on Te Araroa.

The Hollyford: A lesson in history and humility

Oct 5, 2026

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3 min read

The Hollyford: A lesson in history and humility

🗞️ New issue day! Read all the stories from this month's mag online today.

Yacht Rock: DOC warns hut visitors to prepare for loud music from boaties

Oct 2, 2026

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3 min read

Yacht Rock: DOC warns hut visitors to prepare for loud music from boaties

🏡 Hut of the week: this 10-bunk hut is perfect for tramping newbies, family or trips with friends.

A practical gear list for the fickle West Coast weather

Oct 1, 2026

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3 min read

A practical gear list for the fickle West Coast weather

Gear review: a kiwi-made pack for backcountry and urban jungle alike + this weekend's weather forecast.

Get stoked hiking the highest hill in the Marlborough Sounds

Sep 30, 2026

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4 min read

Get stoked hiking the highest hill in the Marlborough Sounds

🧑‍🍳 Recipe: Thai style foraged mussels + see the results of this week's poll question.

"I nearly killed our daughter"

Sep 29, 2026

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4 min read

"I nearly killed our daughter"

How a series of mistakes led to a terrifying accident – and made this father a better tramper.

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