Historians, nature lovers, romantics and fitness enthusiasts will all be satisfied with walking the Karamatura to Mt Donald McLean Track in Huia Regional Park in the Waitākere Ranges. The 11.6km track encompasses Karamatura Falls where forbidden lovers from opposing Māori tribes were said to have hidden
When it comes to stunning scenery, we are spoilt for choice in New Zealand. Central Otago boasts some of our most incredible sights, and looking back on the sunny afternoon that had me standing at the summit of Roy’s Peak, Wanaka, I certainly remember it
Words and photography Anna Whatmough Only an hour’s drive from Auckland city, Ōmanawanui Track is a total refresh for the mind, body and soul. Even the drive to the start of the track is picturesque as you follow the winding road along the coast of the Manukau
Nestled among hills at the foot of the Coromandel Peninsula, the Karangahake Gorge Rail Tunnel Loop trail winds its way through lush native forest, alongside rushing water, and a plethora of relics and ruins from New Zealand’s gold-mining era. Most start the walk from the Karangahake
Photography Carolyn Enting An amble through bush and boardwalks to Great Barrier Island’s Kaitoke Hot Springs. Having a hot pool to ourselves on Aotea / Great Barrier Island was worth the early start. The day before our blissful dip, we’d got as far as the carpark, which was
One wild idea turned into a family occasion when Asanka told his wife Mariya, he wanted to walk Te Araroa. To his surprise, Mariya replied, "let’s do it as a family". And so Asanka, Mariya, Alexander (10), Victoria (7) and Erin (5 months) set out
Photography, Joanna Walden. Hidden in the depths of the Wairarapa is an absolute treasure for adventure enthusiasts of all ages. A short drive from Martinborough takes you to Patuna Farm and the start of a four-hour intrepid journey. We set off after being piled into the back
Photography Joanna Walden The Tora Coastal Walk is one of those tantalising private walking experiences that is waved like a carrot in front of you for years until you can actually get a booking. Private rural accommodation, daily luggage transportation, delectable gourmet home-cooked meals from locally
Photo Yevhenii Dubrovskyi, Unsplash Hill walking provides a natural full-body workout, for free. And walking is one of the things we can do in lockdown so if you have a hill near you it could be just a thing to stretch those legs (or spread those legs
Waiorongomai Valley offers myriad tramping tracks including the historic Butler’s Incline. Step back in time and follow pack tracks and old tramlines from the Waikato’s gold mining days in Waiorongomai Valley. The former gold mining area, located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park, offers up several tracks and
