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New Aoraki/Mount Cook suspension bridge set to open Tuesday

Jul 24, 2026

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3 min read

New Aoraki/Mount Cook suspension bridge set to open Tuesday

🏡 Hut of the week: Visit this cosy Kaweka cutie.

The 2026 guide to fleece mid-layers 🐑

Jul 23, 2026

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3 min read

The 2026 guide to fleece mid-layers 🐑

Plus: This weekend's forecast and an insulated jacket that packs down to the size of a 1l bottle.

Band has a hoot playing outlandish hut gig

Jul 22, 2026

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3 min read

Band has a hoot playing outlandish hut gig

Wilderness attends a brass concert at Powell Hut, all in the name of conservation.

Take an easy amble to the lakeside hut fit for all ages

Jul 21, 2026

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5 min read

Take an easy amble to the lakeside hut fit for all ages

Whether you want an overnight getaway with the family or you’re looking to spend a week exploring the valleys and peaks of Nelson Lakes NP, this hut is a great stop.

The lighthouse kids

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

The lighthouse kids

For the seven Jamieson children, Cape Brett was home – a place of adventure, danger, wildlife and even school.

91-year-old on cusp of setting Appalachian Trail thru-hiking record

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

91-year-old on cusp of setting Appalachian Trail thru-hiking record

🏡 Hut of the week: Former All Black converted this garage to a hut before donating it to DOC.

See an expert's ultimate bikepacking gearlist

Jul 16, 2026

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3 min read

See an expert's ultimate bikepacking gearlist

Plus: This weekend's forecast and we review this raincoat tailored for day hikes and fast packing.

New podcast episode: The three trips that changed my life

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

New podcast episode: The three trips that changed my life

From an overseas expedition to Kyrgyzstan to trips here in Aotearoa, mountain climber and author Paul Hersey shares the three trips that have had the greatest impact on him.

Winter magic in the high country

Jul 14, 2026

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4 min read

Winter magic in the high country

Frosty mornings, fire-warmed huts and long shadows. Writer Victoria Bruce finds the Marlborough high country is transformed by winter, with different stories to tell.

Scale the Tararua peak that earns its fearsome reputation

Jul 13, 2026

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3 min read

Scale the Tararua peak that earns its fearsome reputation

Type 2 fun abounds with an edgy scramble, river crossings and notorious weather on the way to the summit.

More paid parking on the way after trial raises $1.5 million

Jul 10, 2026

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4 min read

More paid parking on the way after trial raises $1.5 million

🏡 Hut of the week: Find this 6-bunker nestled deep in the Waitōtara Conservation Area.

Don't get left in the dark: our 2026 headlamp guide

Jul 9, 2026

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3 min read

Don't get left in the dark: our 2026 headlamp guide

Plus: This weekend's forecast and we review a light and packable insulated jacket.

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