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Don’t Get Burned: Why Sunscreen Is a Hiker’s Best Friend in New Zealand

Sunscreen should be at the top of every hiker’s must-have list in New Zealand, and with good reason.…

Kelsi Hiking Guide

Meet our Guide: Kelsi Henderson

Born in Invercargill, between farmland and city life, Kelsi grew up surrounded by the wild beauty of…

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Leave No Trace Hiking: Tune into nature

"Take only photos, leave only footprints” was a great saying I grew up with, as was the lovely Māori…

Juanita Jumping

Meet our Guide: Juanita Miln

Meet Juanita — Christchurch local, seasoned guide, and rescuer of baby oystercatchers mid-surf. With…

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Sleeping Bag Choice

Sleeping bags are a relatively big-ticket item in your personal outdoor equipment cache and somethin…

Justin Guide Hiking

Meet our Guide: Justin Cowen

Meet Justin, our guide who famously (in Hiking New Zealand lore), has completed the Tongariro Crossi…

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Where to See Kiwi in New Zealand: Best Places to Spot Our National Bird

Discover the best places to see kiwi in New Zealand, from predator-free sanctuaries in Auckland and …

Guide Matt

Meet our Guide: Matt Hall-White

Meet Matt, hailing the South Island town of Oamaru, Matt brings local charm and deep knowledge to ev…

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