May 20, 2026
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3 min read
Surprising variety, colour and history await on this easy day trip from the capital.
May 19, 2026
5 min read
And enjoy breathtaking panoramas over Arthur’s Pass NP on the hike to reach them.
May 18, 2026
📊 Reader poll: What type of camera do you carry on trips?
May 15, 2026
🏡 Hut of the week: This schist and iron historic hut is just 15 minutes from Queenstown.
May 14, 2026
Hear the stories behind Phil's favourite - albeit less sophisticated - gear of days gone by. Plus: the weekend forecast is the best we've seen in a long while!
May 13, 2026
Drawing on inspiration from historic female climbers, Hazel Phillips tramps the legendary Three Passes route solo.
May 12, 2026
4 min read
This underrated Lindis Pass day hike offers soaring views across the South Island.
May 11, 2026
From 200m lookouts to 2000m summits, no knob is too big or too small for this Nelson couple.
May 8, 2026
🏡 Hut of the week: An iconic alpine hut located among dramatic Southern Alps scenery.
May 7, 2026
22 min read
Plus: we review a sleeping bag for those looking to save weight and get this weekend's weather forecast.
May 6, 2026
What are rogaining and adventure racing? How are they the same, how do they differ? And why would anyone sign up for this level of suffering?
May 5, 2026
Climb above the moss-lined bush for panoramic scenery in every direction.
