The ultimate ten-day Northland, New Zealand itinerary
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: The ultimate ten-day Northland, New Zealand itinerary Planning on visiting Northland? This ten-day road trip itinerary will help you make the most of your visit to the beautiful north, and includes some of the best walks and hikes New Zealand has to offer. This itinerary […]
Read More →The ultimate two-week South Island, New Zealand itinerary
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: The ultimate two-week South Island, New Zealand itinerary Planning on visiting our scenic South Island? This two-week road trip itinerary will help you make the most of your visit to the rugged south, and includes some of the best walks and hikes New Zealand has […]
Read More →Training tips for taking on a Great Walk
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Training tips for taking on a Great Walk Dreaming of taking on one of the spectacular Great Walks but feel like you need some more training under your belt? Here are some helpful tips just for you… 1. Forget the elevator, take the stairs! First up let’s […]
Read More →Instagram-worthy walks you’ve probably never heard of
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Instagram-worthy walks you’ve probably never heard of New Zealand is packed with dramatic landscapes and unique places that are perfect for filling up that Instagram feed. Here’s a few less-explored walks for you to snap some eye-poppin’ shots on this summer! 1. Mount Manaia Track […]
Read More →How to take part this Conservation Week
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: How to take part this Conservation Week It’s Conservation Week from the 14th – 22nd of October. Get involved by showing your backyard some love. Here are a few ways you can take part. 1. Get outdoors A great way to show your back yard, and […]
Read More →Keeping up with the Green Hut Track Group
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: Keeping up with the Green Hut Track Group By Ali Rogers, DOC. There’s a fantastic and dedicated group of volunteers in Dunedin. They head out every Wednesday, rain or shine, and clear DOC’s back-country tracks for hikers to enjoy. The Green Hut Track Group have […]
Read More →New Zealand winter hiking tips
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: New Zealand winter hiking tips “The mountain’s not going anywhere. If I play it safe today I can always come back and try again and again” – Sorrel, Ranger, Egmont National Park Visitor Centre Exploring New Zealand’s winter wilderness is an experience like no other. You’ll […]
Read More →10 reasons to visit Te Ara Pātaka – Summit Walkway
MIL OSI – Source: Department of Conservation – Release/Statement Headline: 10 reasons to visit Te Ara Pātaka – Summit Walkway By Sam Rowland, Technical Advisor Te Ara Pātaka/Summit Walkway is a thirty-five kilometre track which starts at Gebbes Pass or Kaituna Valley and weaves along the tops of Banks Peninsula, finishing at the Hilltop Tavern. It can be […]
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