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Things to do in Christchurch

Heading to Christchurch for a weekend away, visiting a friend or family, or as part of your travels …

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Best time to hike

Sometimes you wonder if the weather actually cares what season it is in New Zealand. We have some lo…

Whirinaki

Poles Apart

Did your Leki poles weld themselves together again? 

I (Malcolm) went to use my alloy Leki walking …

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Happy Feet - Foot care when hiking

“When you see someone putting on big boots, you can be sure adventure is about to happen” (Winnie th…

Milford Track

Summit selfies on the Milford Track

Michelle & Anne rolled their eyes. Claire had called for another summit selfie as the mist had momen…

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Pivot? I thought you said parrot

"Pivot?",  "I thought you said parrot."With the borders closed, ‘pivot’ has become the (overused) ca…

Pest Control Arthurs Pass

Doing my bit for conservation

Dreaming of a tropical breezeMy toes are going numb in my frozen boots and I try to crack the ice of…

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A day in the life of a trapper

Urgh!!! Maggots everywhere!! I look inside the trap and see a humungous, partly disintegrated rat dr…

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