Rifugio Locatelli is at the junction of the Croda Fiscalina and Tre Cime circuits. Photo: kanonsky/istock
We all know New Zealand has incredible walks, but other countries don’t fare too badly either. From trade routes to pilgrimages, songlines to lines of least resistance, we asked our team of writers to chime in with their favourites.
Missed Friday’s feature? Trampers say decision to remove beloved hut failed to follow process, record demand for DOC hut bookings over the two-week opening period, new 350km European hiking trail inspired by Celtic mythology and more in last week’s The World Outdoors.
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After reading today’s feature story on seven overseas trails we’d like to know:
If you could hike any of the overseas trails in our feature story, which one would you choose?
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Changing lives one tramp at a time
Hagley College students on the hike to Packhorse Hut with the Christchurch Tramping Club
More than 180 former refugees and migrants have been introduced to tramping, thanks to a club youth programme.
The Brian Dougan Youth Programme, run by Christchurch Tramping Club (CTC), was conceived by member Liz Wightwick in 2021. Since then, participants have explored the South Island, from day trips to Ōtamahua Quail Island, Packhorse Hut and View Hill to overnight trips to Woolshed Creek. More than 20 different trips have been run – all for free.
“We try to get as many migrants involved as we can, because that’s the group in New Zealand who are not accessing the backcountry the way that Pākehā generally do,” said Wightwick.
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Photo of the week 📸
This week's photo comes from Isaac Rietveld who was our 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year and the ‘huts and camping’ category winner.
The judges had the following comments about Isaac’s photo.
Alistair Hall: Isaac’s image transports me to a beautiful spot in my favourite park – who wouldn’t want to overnight here? It’s a clear winner, and Isaac’s other entries show the honour is deserved.
Mark Watson: Shot in the serene tones of blue-hour light, Isaac’s clean, balanced composition featuring a cosy tent amid a starkly beautiful mountain environment skilfully captures an aspirational moment in the outdoors.
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