Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

167: Finding Hidden Places and Getting Lost with Cat Macnaughtan

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cat Macnaughtan never thought getting lost would become the heart of her life, but that is exactly what happened. After reconnecting with her teenage ...

166: Caravan Living as a Family and Writing Music on the Road with Emily & Charles

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emily and Charles, the pair behind Aro Music, live full-time on the road with their two kids under 5. They packed up their home in Pukekohe, fitted ou...

165: An 18-Day Mission Through Nelson Lakes, Kahurangi and Abel Tasman with the National Park Trifecta

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah, Isabel and Harriet are three friends from Motueka who set out to link their local national parks in one continuous 18-day journey. why connect...

164: Five Months SOBO on Te Araroa and Finding Community with Deni Estivill

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deni Estivill left her corporate job in Brisbane and found herself walking the length of Aotearoa SOBO on Te Araroa with only one overnight hike behin...

163: Best Spots and Hidden Gems in the Bay of Plenty & Coromandel with Ciska

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ciska de Jong grew up sailing around places like Waiheke, the Bay of Islands and even remote parts of Fiji, which set the tone for a life built around...

162: We are Kayaking From Cape Reinga to Tauranga to Raise $20,000 !!!!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Abigail Hannah and Isaac Naylor are kayaking from Cape Reinga to Tauranga in 2026 to raise $20,000 for the ocean and mental health. This sea kaya...

161: Empowering Kiwi Women in Hunting & Fishing with Wild Chix Isabell Zitzelsberger

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Isabell Zitzelsberger moved to Aotearoa in 2012 to be closer to nature. She now spends her weekends exploring the bush and the sea, whether that’s c...

160: Hut Etiquette in DOC Huts and Exploring the Whitcombe Valley with Renee Cadigan

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renee Cadigan shares about how her love for the outdoors has evolved as her boys have grown older. Renee now explores solo, and loves discovering hidd...

159: Exploring Northland and Living on the Road in a 12-Ton Unimog with Kyla and Louis

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyla and Louis are the kiwi couple behind Out the Gate Off Road and live full-time in their 1988 Mercedes Unimog. With a background in carpentry and a...

158: Mountain Biking, Towel Ponchos and a Brain Injury with Debs Brockelsby

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debs Brockelsby is based in Rotorua and deeply passionate about adventures outdoors. After a traumatic brain injury, she realised that life is short -...

157: Setting the Fastest Self-Supported Record on Te Araroa with Billy Meredith

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Billy "Wahoo" Meredith set the record for the fastest known self-supported time on Te Araroa in 2025. With a background in thru-hiking and trail runni...

156: Taranaki Three Peaks Traverse and Supporting Families in the Outdoors with Jenn Julian

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Julian is an outdoor education teacher from Canada now based in Taranaki, raising two daughters aged three and five. With her experiences in ...

155: Five days on the Sladden Glacier climbing Mt Sealy and Mt Jeanette with Kaleb Anderson

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kaleb Anderson, AKA @adventuringkiwi, is a freelance photographer and videographer. His love for the mountains began with the DoE Award and multi-day ...

154: Working as a Sky Diving Instructor in Wānaka with Anne Bonfert

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Bonfert has been skydiving for ten years and worked as an instructor across the world, from Namibia to Spain. Living her long-time dream, she cam...

153: Arthurs Pass and Three Attempts at Mount Philistine with Amelia Hayes

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Hayes works in the trucking industry, but one Instagram photo of Peak Hill reignited her love for the outdoors. Based just two hours from Arthu...

BONUS: Community Hike - Tāmaki Makaurau

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aotearoa Adventures whānau got offline and out in nature for the FIRST TIME EVER to celebrate 3 years of podcasting and well...it's probably abou...

152: First Ascents on Mount Lindenfeld and Mount Haast with Justin Wimmer

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Wimmer grew up between Aotearoa and Europe, skiing in Austria and climbing in New Zealand from a young age while also being involved in YSAR. H...

151: House Sitting across New Zealand with Travel Writer Jessica Lockhart

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lockhart is a travel writer with Lonely Planet and has spent 3 years house sitting across New Zealand. She shares about the concept of being a...

150: Hunting Wapiti in Fiordland with Jarrod McLachlan

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jarrod McLauchlan is an aircraft engineer based in Nelson with a love for alpine hunting. Growing up, his weekends were filled with motocross and moun...

149: Solo Expedition on Rakiura and ADHD with Wild Boy Brando Yelavich

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brando Yelavich AKA Wild Boy has spent the past decade chasing knowledge of the world and of himself through epic expeditions. He has walked the coast...

148: A Mountaineering Career and Climbing Mt Aspiring with Dom Huxley

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dom Huxley made a name for himself after climbing Aoraki Mt Cook as a teenager. The outdoors became a safe haven for Dom early in his life and since t...

147: An Ocean Obsession, Great White Encounter and Spearfishing with Laura Kuggeleijn

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Kuggeleijn discovered spearfishing while living in the middle of Auckland - with her first catch at Ti Point. Laura shares about learning to hol...

146: Hiking to Barker Hut and Ranking NZ's Best DOC Huts with Chris Lierheimer

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Lierheimer moved to NZ from Colorado and quickly fell in love with the DOC hut system - and made a spreadsheet to rank them all. He shares about...

145: Solo Tramping the Mangamate Loop in Whirinaki Forest Park with Sharon Evans

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharon Evans AKA @freewheelingkiwi shares her story of solo tramping the Mangamate Loop in Whirinaki Forest Park. After years away from multi-day hiki...

144: Solo Adventures, 4WDing and Being Multi-Passionate with Grace Reeves

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Reeves, is a self-described “slightly hippie ADHD adventure princess slash country cottage girly” and building a life full of outdoor advent...

143: Intro to Rock Climbing and NZ's Best Crags with Josh Parker

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Parker started climbing in 2019 and was hooked after one gym session. Since then, he’s set a goal to climb Grade 27 and now spends most weekend...

142: Tramping and Exploring Aotea Great Barrier Island with Kristina Montgomerie

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kristina Montgomerie is back to share all about Aotea, Great Barrier Island. A travel and outdoors content creator, Kristina has hiked some of the cou...

141: Best Christchurch and Canterbury Adventures with Kids with Jasmine Trafford

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jasmine Trafford lives in Christchurch with her two young children and shares about her journey finding outdoor adventures that work for their family....

140: Off-Track Tramping to the Unknown in Rockburn Valley with Sarah Morrison

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Morrison shares about an epic off-track tramp to Lake Unknown, Park Pass Glacier and Lake Nerine in the Rockburn Valley. Her love for tramping s...

139: Slow Travel in an EV and Catlins, Dunedin and Oamaru with Mature Flâneur Tim Ward

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian Tim Ward retired early when Covid-19 disrupted his business and found a love for slow travel, as a self-proclaimed Mature Flâneur. Finally f...

138: An Obsession with the Mountains of Tongariro National Park with Hazel Phillips

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hazel Phillips shares her deep love for Tongariro National Park and the wild stories behind her new book Fire and Ice. Living in Ohakune, Hazel has sp...

137: A 5 Year Journey from Budget DIY Van to Dream Home-on-Wheels with Abigail and Isaac

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Abigail Hannah speaks with her husband Isaac about their dream to live on the road full-time in a van. Their journey began in 2020, with a $2,800...

136: Pushed to her Limits on the Hump Ridge Track and Slow, Mindful Travel with Helen Griffiths

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hump Ridge Track is New Zealand's newest Great Walk, and Helen Griffiths was pushed to her limits as she experiences the best and worst day of her...

135: Ultra-Swimming and 11 Hours to Swim Across the Cook Strait with Ivan Polyntcev

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Polyntcev started ultra-swimming - an elite open-water sport - less than six years ago, after moving to New Zealand. As a professional dancer, Iv...

BONUS: Listen to Abigail on the Kiwi Yarns Podcast

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abigail Hannah had the privilege of being interviewed on the Kiwi Yarns podcast with Brodie Kane. Listen to the full episode on all major platforms.WA...

134: Three Months of Road Trips and Hut Bagging in the South Island with Sophie Wakelin

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Wakelin is a doctor, who quit her job in Wellington to spend time travelling. Over three months in the South Island, she slept out of her car a...

BONUS: Easter Long Weekend

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Please leave a review for Aotearoa Adventures on Spotify or Apple.Find your next adventure inspo here: PODCAST EPISODE DIRECTORYJoin the broadcast cha...

133: Tramping the Heaphy Track from Karamea to Collingwood with Jacq Nesbit

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jacq Nesbit started tramping in adulthood and she shares about walking the Heaphy Track from Karamea to Collingwood. Jacq managed to find last-minute ...

132: Nine Months of Solitude Walking Northbound on Te Araroa with Naomi Arnold

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Naomi Arnold fulfilled a 20-year dream when she walked Te Araroa northbound (NOBO), from Bluff to Cape Reinga. What she expected to be a 4-5 month tra...

131: Conservation and Lessons from the Bush with Bushman Sam the Trap Man

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam the Trap Man is a bushman - he goes foraging, fishing and hunting - and at his core he is a conservationist, living in harmony with the ecosystems...

130: Full Time Vanlife and Staying Off-Grid in Fiordland with Jord and Tom

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jord and Tom quit their jobs 7 years ago to travel to the other side of the world. A few vans later, Jord and Tom have a caravan in New Zealand and sh...

129: Tramping Four Epic South Island Hikes in 10 Days with Stacey Walker

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In just 10 days, Stacey Walker ticked off four epic hikes in the South Island - Earnslaw Burn, Lake Wilson, Mueller Hut and Brewster Hut. Stacey start...

128: 4WD Adventures across the Length of the South Island with Rich Soult

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Soult has spent years exploring the South Island with 4WD adventures, turning his passion for off-road driving into a career. Having lived in the...

127: Tramping an Unmarked Route to Gorge River with Elvisa Van Der Leden

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elvisa Van Der Leden was invited to Gorge River to visit the Long family and set off on a two-day unmarked route with three friends. She is a conserva...

126: Adventures with Kids and a Peach Cove Rescue with Renata Wiles

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renata Wiles, founder of Roam with Kids shares about an easy adventure turned misadventure on a weekend to Peach Cove Hut. While pregnant, Renata and ...

125: Jetboating 27 Wild Rivers on a Solo Trip with Ollie Sharpe

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ollie Sharpe got into jetboating after watching YouTube videos and then bought his 3.5m boat. He shares about a two-week solo jetboat trip where he co...

124: A Bucketlist Birthday Group Trip to New Zealand with Travel Podcaster Jackie Nourse

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When travel podcaster Jackie Nourse turned 40, she decided to celebrate in the best way possible - finally ticking New Zealand off her bucketlist. Jac...

123: Best Auckland Adventures for Kids with Outdoorsy Hijabi Mum Veronika Edali

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veronika Edali is an outdoorsy hijabi mum based in Auckland who loved getting outdoors as a family with her two kids. She shares her 5 top spots to ex...

122: Solo Female Travel in New Zealand in Your 50s with Larissa Hubbard

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After her marriage ended, Larissa Hubbard found herself solo travelling in her 50s as she spent 4 months in New Zealand to allow herself the space to ...

121: Avoiding Vanlife Mistakes and Life on the Road in NZ with Tiff and Nathan

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tiff and Nathan hail from Australia and have been living on the road in NZ for 3 years. They had a terrible experience buying a van in a private sale ...

120: Multi-Passionate Adventures and the Olivine Ice Plateau with Alexander Hillary

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Hillary describes himself as a generalist when it comes to outdoor adventures. He is multi-passionate about mountaineering, hiking, kayaking...

BONUS: Kicking off 2025 with Abigail Hannah

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Abigail Hannah shares about 2024 and what's coming up next in 2025. She covers: Highlights of Aotearoa Adventures in 2024 All about her 3 mont...

119: Three Teens' 900km Cape to Cape Human Powered Journey with Olly, Will and Thomas

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Olly Dow is an avid tramper who had an idea to cross the North Island from Cape to Cape. He met mountain bikers Will and Thomas and the teens started ...

118: Hut Bagging and Visiting Over 500 DOC Huts with Benjamin Pigott

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Pigott remembers visiting his first ever DOC hut and knowing he just had to visit all of the huts in the Tararua Ranges Now, he has bagged ov...

117: Bikepacking to all 23 New Zealand Ski Fields with Tara and Naomi

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tara and Naomi set off on a 46 day journey across the NZ North and South Islands to visit every ski field while bikepacking. The duo, @pedals2powder b...

116: 4WDing and Camping as a Family in the South Island with Kerry Quigley

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Quigley gets outdoors often with his family, 4WDing and camping as it brings them peace and calm to what is normally a busy life. His kids, now ...

115: Quitting his Corporate Job and Preparing for Five Months of Thru-Hiking Te Araroa with Anurag Sharma

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anurag Sharma moved to New Zealand in 2002 but didn't start tramping until moving to Wellington 16 years later. Since then, he has done all the Great ...

114: Sea Kayaking for Beginners and the Best of the Hauraki Gulf with Bennett Lim

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bennett Lim has always been drawn to the water and set his sights on sea kayaking as a teen. Since then, his obsession with paddling has grown and bei...

113: Tramping the St James Walkway and an Unexpected Encounter with Olivia, Jacinda and Sarah Blair

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Blair started tramping with her daughters, Jacinda (16) and Olivia (12) recently. In this episode, they share about tramping the St James Walkwa...

112: Crossing the Cook Strait on a Paddleboard and Surf Lifesaving with Britt Spencer

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Britt Spencer is the first person to cross the Cook Strait on a prone paddle board. She shares about her journey getting into surf life saving, her de...

BONUS: One year of running a business

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One year on from quitting her corporate job, Abigail Hannah shares her journey of running a business. In this episode she covers: A breakdown of ear...

111: Coming Home to New Zealand and Living in a Kombi as a Family with Kirianna Poole

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirianna Poole, author of The Slow Road, grew up on the East Coast. After living overseas in Australia and Japan, she brought her family of 5 to New ...

110: A Sea Kayaking Expedition Along the Fiordland Coast with Mark Jones

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Jones is a well-known adventurer in the NZ expedition community. In this episode Mark shares about his most recent journey - sea kayaking the Fio...

109: An Epic 4WD Summer Road Trip at the Top of the South with Brad Willetts

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Willetts grew up as a BMX kid in Western Australia. After a trip to Canada, he got a desire to be closer to the mountains and ended up in Wānak...

108: Fastpacking from St Arnaud to Arthur's Pass in 8 Days with Alice Brice

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alice Brice discovered fastpacking out of necessity - as a busy Mum, she had less time for weekend adventures and found she could do more if she moved...

107: Learning to Freedive, Spearfish and Building Community with Renee Taylor

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Renee Taylor describes herself as a "city girl" - that was until she discovered freediving at 30. Since then, she lives on the coast where s...

106: Overlanding in the Old Man Range and 4WD Trips with Jono Hitchcox

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jono Hitchcox shares about a 5 day Overlanding journey in the Old Man Range with a community of 4WD enthusiats. Growing up in Timaru, Jono's love ...

105: A Multi-Day Canyoning Trip in Abel Tasman with Aimee Jules

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aimee Jules is based out of Nelson and has recently started canyoning. As a beginner, she shares about what canyoning is, how to get started and what...

104: Avalanche-Bealey Traverse and Pursuing Adventures with Neurological Disorders with Nick Allen

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Allen has had a love for adventure since he did the Pinnacles Hut at age 7. Nick has fibromyalgia and FND, neurological disorders that make it in...

103: The Ultimate New Zealand South Island Road Trip in Winter with Barb and Reg

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barb and Reg are well-travelled, having been to every continent between them. Host Abigail talks to her in-laws about their successful three week road...

102: Having an Accident on the Routeburn and a Five Year Recovery Journey with Sarah Heffron

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While running the Routeburn Track, Sarah Heffron had a serious accident - and in a moment, it changed her entire life. Sarah grew up in Ireland with a...

101: 4WD Rakaia Valley Adventure and a Solo Northland Trip with Billy Nunweek

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Billy Nunweek is a landscape photographer whose love for the outdoors led him to getting a 70 series landcruiser - to get into remote areas around New...

100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Aotearoa Adventures Podcast with Abigail Hannah and Special Host Olly Dow

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

100TH EPISODE SPECIAL: This episode is hosted by Olly Dow, interviewing Abigail Hannah about her journey creating the Aotearoa Adventures podcast over...

099: Moving to New Zealand and Learning to White Water Kayak with Isaac Naylor

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Isaac Naylor grew up in Nepal where he spent his childhood summers hiking with his family. He met host Abigail Hannah at boarding school in India and ...

098: Beating Cancer Twice and Exploring Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain with Ellena Butcher

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TW: Cancer. Ellena Butcher has beat cancer - not once, but twice. In school, she hated cross country but now she has run four marathons and stays that...

097: Accidents and Beauty Found in Solo Hiking Whirinaki Conservation Park with Kurt Fenton

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kurt Fenton, a seasoned hiker from the U.S., has spent the past 25 years exploring Aotearoa, especially the North Island. He came here in 1999 to help...

096: Camping and Hiking in Northland as a Family with Waikato Mum Anna O'Brien

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Waikato Mum Anna O'Brien shares her love for hiking solo, with her kids or with her girlfriends. Her favourite trip was a Northland adventure with...

095: Exploring the South Island for the First Time as a Kiwi on a 7 Day Road Trip with Hamish McColl

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish McColl, a North Islander from Whangamata, had never ventured to the South Island until his honeymoon. In this episode, Hamish shares his week l...

094: Climbing Mt Maunganui 38 Times in 14 Days and Living a Nomadic Lifestyle with Bri O'Brien

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bri O'Brien set herself the challenge to climb Mt Maunganui 38 times - the height of Mt Everest - in 14 days. Since losing her Mum to lung cancer,...

093: A Team Effort to Sea Kayak the North Island of New Zealand with Paddle for Purpose

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paddle for Purpose is a group of four mates: Cared, Connor, Kurt & Drew. The team set off from Cape Reinga with a mission to sea kayak along the E...

092: A Passion for Camping, Community and Knowledge Sharing with Jono Collins

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jono Collins spent his childhood on a Hawkes Bay orchard, where his love for the outdoors began. His passion started with building forts and climbing ...

091: Finding Freedom in Slow Travel and Bikepacking with Nicole Koch

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up between Whangaparoa and Seattle gave Auckland firefighter Nicole Koch an adventurous spirit, inspiring her solo bikepacking trip from Queen...

090: A Solo Kayak Circumnavigation of New Zealand Over 5800km with Red Paterson

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Red Paterson set off on a solo kayak circumnavigation, even after many told her it would be "impossible." Instead of listening to the naysay...

089: Skiing to the South Pole on a 50 Day Antarctic Expedition with Mike Dawson

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time canoe slalom Olympian, Mike Dawson, spent a lot of time outdoors as a child and has a deep love for whitewater. While kayaking expeditions ar...

088: Waterfalls, Beaches, Geothermal Wonders and Other Hidden Gems in the North Island with Barbie Sharma

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barbie Sharma is multi-passionate and loves spending her weekends exploring local gems. Based in Auckland, we talk about some of the natural attractio...

087: Overlanding in New Zealand up the Godley and Havelock Valleys with Jack Laurent

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Laurent has travelled over 600,000 km in his Land Cruiser Prado, saying he has explored every corner of New Zealand. Based in Taranaki, his favou...

086: From Fly Fishing Guiding in New Zealand to Starting an Outdoor Gear Brand with Matt Butler

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Butler says he was born with an innate desire to fish, although his family wasn't outdoorsy. He started fishing in local Waikato rivers at ag...

085: Bikepacking as a Beginner and a Solo Trip from Christchurch to Queenstown with Katy Binchy

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katy Binchy is in New Zealand on a working holiday visa and decided this is the year to try new things and enjoy being in nature. Together with a frie...

084: Low Carbon Adventures Around New Zealand on Foot, Bike and Public Transport with Shanti Mathias

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shanti Mathias is an Auckland-based journalist who is passionate about getting around without a car. Shanti also loves tramping and trail running, and...

083: Finishing Te Araroa as a Family Two Years Later with Deanna Gerlach

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mother of three, Deanna Gerlach says the idea to walk Te Araroa was conceived during covid lockdowns, from their suburban home in Sydney. The family s...

082: Family Heli Trips to Chancellor Hut and Almer Hut with Hami Tangiora

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hami Tangiora lives on the West Coast and a recent annual family tradition is to catch a helicopter to remote back country huts to spend the night. Wh...

081: Ski-Touring and Camping on Tasman Glacier in a Storm with Helena Sodergren

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Helena Sodergren is a multi-passionate adventurer and a scientist. From horse-riding to skiing to surfing to mountain biking, it really seems like she...

080: Safety in the Outdoors and the Importance of Carrying a PLB with Katie Johnstone

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Johnstone's love for the outdoors started young and grew with her annual father-daughter tramping trips. After going on her first solo hike, she...

079: Exploring the Trails in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park with Heather Marston

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Marston had a mantra that she would never visit the same place twice...but that was before she had been to Aoraki Mount Cook. From ski trips a...

078: The 10 Great Walks in 10 Days Challenge with Jordan Pratt

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Pratt set himself a challenge that would test his physical and mental limits - 10 Great Walks in 10 days across the North and South Islands. Th...

077: Five Days, 85km on Abigail Hannah's First Solo Hike on the Old Ghost Road

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Abigail Hannah set out to do the longest hike she'd ever done - solo! Abigail breaks down the how she decided to set out on the Old Ghost Roa...

076: Two Weeks Tramping in the Kaweka Ranges as a 17 Year Old with Olly Dow

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Olly Dow is 17 years old, based in Tauranga with a huge love for the outdoors. When he's not at school or on a weekend adventure, he's working...

075: A Ski-Packraft-Tramping Expedition from Mt Aspiring to Waiatoto with Nick Pascoe

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Based in Wanaka, Nick Pascoe is surrounded by opportunities for adventure. Combining his passions, Nick had the idea to ski, packraft and tramp from M...

074: The Frustration and Elation of Landscape Photography with Meghan Maloney

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meghan Maloney is an award-winning professional landscape photographer in New Zealand. Her work has let her travel all across New Zealand and she desc...

073: Southland's Five Great Walks in Five Days with Simon Patton

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Without being able to run a 5 km race, Simon Patton set the goal of walking five NZ Great Walks in just five days. Born and bred in Southland, Simon l...