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From the Pacific Crest Trail to the waters of Florida to the mountains of Ireland, our editors went on some amazing hikes in 2023.

From the Pacific Crest Trail to the waters of Florida to the mountains of Ireland, our editors went on some amazing hikes in 2023.

With spring upon us and daylight saving in play, plan your next warm-weather adventure.

A Wanaka family is choosing to rough it for their baby's first Christmas

A reported case of a missing tramper was actually a serial absconder who terrified elderly hikers and fled into deep bush to avoid armed police out hunti

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Enjoying the geothermal waters after a hard days hike. OPINION: Tramping and staying in huts is something that I have learned to be intrinsically rooted within Kiwi culture. New Zealanders have a deep connection to the natural world, and with good reason, this country is abundant with mind-blowingly beautiful landscapes. Despite the ease of access, some demographics will not feel as comfortable in this environment as mainstream society. As a gay man, I have experienced the atmosphere of discon...

Wednesday, 23 December, 2020 - 10:34 COVID-19 has impacted visitor patterns across conservation areas but all indications point to more New Zealanders getting into their great outdoors this summer than ever before, Department of Conservation (DOC) data shows. DOC’s Director-General, Lou Sanson says many New Zealanders are looking to nature for escape and relaxation during these unprecedented times." "As we say goodbye to 2020, DOC is working to ensure everyone can have fantastic and res...