Honest New Zealand hiking guides, trail notes and practical advice from Wyld Peak. Real NZ walks, useful planning, DOC basics, safety notes and the small details that actually matter once you leave the car park.

New Zealand Hiking Guides: Walks, Tracks & National Parks

Tongariro Crossing Cancelled? What We’d Hike Instead

Tongariro Crossing Cancelled? What We’d Hike In...

The Crossing’s off. Before automatically heading for Tama Lakes, work out why. Wind, rain, low cloud and a lost shuttle all point to very different Plan Bs.

Tongariro Crossing Cancelled? What We’d Hike In...

The Crossing’s off. Before automatically heading for Tama Lakes, work out why. Wind, rain, low cloud and a lost shuttle all point to very different Plan Bs.

Ōrākei Basin Walk Auckland: Easy Loop, Parking & What Caught Us Out

Ōrākei Basin Walk Auckland: Easy Loop, Parking ...

Ōrākei Basin is a calm little Auckland loop with boardwalks, birds and city views. The walk is straightforward. Getting down the narrow road to the main car park was less...

Ōrākei Basin Walk Auckland: Easy Loop, Parking ...

Ōrākei Basin is a calm little Auckland loop with boardwalks, birds and city views. The walk is straightforward. Getting down the narrow road to the main car park was less...

Zion Hill Track Auckland: What Caught Us Out on the Karekare Loop

Zion Hill Track Auckland: What Caught Us Out on...

Zion Hill is tougher and less straightforward than we expected. Here’s our experience of the climb, west coast views, dunes, dog restrictions, parking and the long Karekare beach return.

Zion Hill Track Auckland: What Caught Us Out on...

Zion Hill is tougher and less straightforward than we expected. Here’s our experience of the climb, west coast views, dunes, dog restrictions, parking and the long Karekare beach return.

Best Auckland Volcanic Cone Walks: What’s Worth Your Time

Best Auckland Volcanic Cone Walks: What’s Worth...

Auckland’s maunga may all look like short grassy climbs. They aren’t. Here’s which one we’d choose for views, tunnels, fitness, families or a full day.

Best Auckland Volcanic Cone Walks: What’s Worth...

Auckland’s maunga may all look like short grassy climbs. They aren’t. Here’s which one we’d choose for views, tunnels, fitness, families or a full day.

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill Walk Auckland: Parking, Route and Honest Verdict

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill Walk Auckland: Par...

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is an easy, busy Auckland walk with decent views, simple parking and far more happening below the summit.

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill Walk Auckland: Par...

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is an easy, busy Auckland walk with decent views, simple parking and far more happening below the summit.

Best Devonport Walks: Mount Victoria, North Head and the Waterfront

Best Devonport Walks: Mount Victoria, North Hea...

Devonport’s best walks are short, easy and better joined together. Here’s how to link Mount Victoria, North Head, Cheltenham Beach and the waterfront.

Best Devonport Walks: Mount Victoria, North Hea...

Devonport’s best walks are short, easy and better joined together. Here’s how to link Mount Victoria, North Head, Cheltenham Beach and the waterfront.