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
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.