It’s an iconic hike, you’ve seen it all over Instagram, and maybe you plan on hitting it this Easter: here’s how to get the most out of it, and what not to do.
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Do you know how to cross a river safely? How to identify the best place to cross? How about the warning signs of an unsafe river?
This blog is deep dive into river safety in the outdoors.
Continue Reading...Intentions Books (also known as hut books) are a vital tool for search and rescue. Learn about what they are and how to use them.
Continue Reading...Visiting the incredible beauty of Te Whanganui o Hei Marine Reserve, Mautohe Cathedral Cove is not as simple as just turning up and winging it – there’s a few things you need to know before you go.
Continue Reading...Outside the Great Walks season, conditions on the Routeburn Track change dramatically. Winter blankets the track with snow and ice. There are avalanches and the streams and rivers flood often.
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