Nothing beats an unforgettable adventure in the New Zealand backcountry, but where to begin? Planning a successful backcountry adventure doesn’t need to be that hard. The Young Adventuress describes her...
One of the best ways to encourage a lifelong love of the outdoors is to start out young and do it as a family. Walking is a great place to...
As a triathlete, multi-sport and adventure athlete, and 2022 Coast To Coast champion, Braden Currie’s training is his full-time job, so it is no wonder he knows Wanaka’s mountains and...
The Circle Track is the perfect half-day walk if you’re looking for a less-travelled adventure near Te Anau or Manapouri
Children just love the outdoors. From the warmth of the sun on their backs, to the 100s of shades of green, to listening to the songs of the birds and...
Don’t give up on the Kiwi summer just yet - making the most of Aotearoa during the Delta outbreak. Another Aotearoa-focused summer is upon us, and the NZ Mountain Safety Council hopes our team of 5 million isn’t writing off exploring the country we know and...
If you are thinking about embarking on your first overnight journey with your family, then the Hooker Hut is an absolute must do.
If there is ever an excuse to get outdoors, it’s the annual NZ Get Outdoors Week. Although, here at the NZ Mountain Safety Council, we never need an excuse to enjoy what...
People make their adventures memorable in all sorts of ways - from saving boarding passes and claiming peaks, to tallying up backcountry huts known as ‘hut-bagging’. We chatted with a...