TravelGrand Canyon hiker's guilty plea, trail party grows out of control27 Mar, 2022 07:21 PM3 minutes to read
TravelBest of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 beach walks20 Jan, 2022 04:00 PM7 minutes to readThe top 10 have been named but which walk will you vote as the country's number one?
TravelYou voted. We listened. Summer's top-rated experiences revealed15 Jan, 2022 04:30 PM5 minutes to readThe votes are in. Kiwis have nominated their top summer to-dos and here are the finalists.
TravelKiwi celebs share their picks for the Herald's Best of Summer competition8 Jan, 2022 04:00 PM6 minutes to readMatty McLean, Brynley Stent, Peter Gordon and more share their Best of Summer picks.
Travel'Precious' discovery in Tongariro sparks national search for its owner6 Jan, 2022 11:20 PM3 minutes to readHikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.
TravelFive tricks to avoid sandfly bites this summer5 Jan, 2022 04:18 PM4 minutes to readSandflies are a less welcome part of the Kiwi summer.
TravelHow do you tackle 15,000km of coast? One walkway at a time1 Jan, 2022 04:00 PM5 minutes to readRedefine yourself one step at a time on the country's coastal walkways.
TravelIs this Auckland's best nature walk?20 Dec, 2021 04:49 AMQuick ReadIt may be the best nature walk in Auckland but most have never heard of it.
TravelŌpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopment5 Dec, 2021 11:05 PM3 minutes to readThe one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.
TravelFive steps of outdoor hiking etiquette6 Dec, 2021 07:55 PM3 minutes to readLook after your fellow hikers and the tracks you share.
PremiumTravelMake your next lockdown walk unforgettable19 Sep, 2021 06:30 AM5 minutes to readHow to transform your regular lockdown walk into a great adventure.
Travel$85 private islands and DoC's most deluxe huts30 Jun, 2021 04:22 AMQuick ReadWith hot springs and private islands, these are not your average backcountry bunks.
TravelSix great New Zealand walks in luxury29 Jun, 2021 06:06 AMQuick Read"The longer and harder the trip, the sweeter the return to soft beds and hot baths".
TravelArtist sketches every hike on accidental year in New Zealand16 Jun, 2021 11:18 PM5 minutes to readBy the beginning of the year the London-based artist was ready to go home.
TravelGO NZ: Te Araroa founder's walk down memory trails9 Jun, 2021 03:42 AM7 minutes to readGeoff Chapple tackles a short yet challenging section of New Zealand's epic walking trail.
TravelPrice hike: Where are DoC's best value huts this season?10 May, 2021 02:05 AM3 minutes to readDoC introduces 'weekend prices' trial for huts this season.
TravelWeather the weather: New Zealand's best autumn walks19 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM6 minutes to readAutumn air means fewer crowds and comfortable conditions – just bring the wet weather gear
PremiumTravelTeuila Fuatai: Keeping calm and Karen on up Queen Charlotte Track6 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM5 minutes to readThose boots weren't made for walking - but would I do it all again? In a heartbeat.
TravelHidden treasure: A Great Walk at Lake Waikaremoana22 Mar, 2021 05:24 PM5 minutes to readThis remote and rugged track is hidden in Te Urewera, at the heart of the East Coast.
TravelEnchanted forest: Why the Hollyford Track is the most magical place on Earth23 Feb, 2021 05:11 PM8 minutes to readThe perfect short break to leave you refreshed and in awe of Aotearoa's history and beauty
TravelHow to hike three Great Walks in three days15 Feb, 2021 05:12 PM10 minutes to readThe grandeur cannot be captured, it must be experienced.
TravelRoom check: Glacial valleys and chill winds in the nether regions3 Feb, 2021 03:00 AM4 minutes to readForget what you know about camps and compostable toilets.
TravelYour next Great Walk: Southland track with creature comforts7 Jan, 2021 05:44 PM6 minutes to readA remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.
TravelCold beer and warm showers on NZ's Next Great Walk16 Dec, 2020 03:56 AM6 minutes to readA remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.
TravelA Great Walk with fine wine, three-course meals and comfy beds23 Sep, 2020 08:00 PM5 minutes to readWhy it's not cheating to take the luxury option on the Milford Track.
TravelSecret messages in Patagonia clothing sew political division17 Sep, 2020 09:38 PM2 minutes to readWhen it comes to politics US outdoors company Patagonia wears its heart on its sleeve.
TravelGO NZ: A Great Walk, by boot and by bike8 Sep, 2020 07:00 PM7 minutes to readThe Paparoa Track is the first new Great Walk to be added in two decades.
TravelSummer cicadas and a world of song on the Queen Charlotte Track30 Jun, 2020 08:00 PM7 minutes to readGeoff Chapple, founder of Te Araroa Trail, takes on Marlborough's Queen Charlotte Track.
TravelGo NZ: Elisabeth Easther's off the beaten track adventure4 Jun, 2020 07:00 PM5 minutes to readThe Coromandel Coastal Walkway really lived up to its hype.
TravelJust do it: 16 top tips for New Zealand day walks22 Jan, 2020 06:00 PM7 minutes to readHow to stay happy, healthy and safe on a hike.
TravelLike glamping, but on a boat2 Dec, 2019 10:00 PM7 minutes to readA private ocean-to-table experience in the Marlborough Sounds.
TravelNew Zealand's best walks - all 100 of them18 Nov, 2019 08:00 PM4 minutes to readA revised guide to NZ walks confirms the country is blessed with great options
New ZealandPolice urge trampers to be safe after two rescues16 Nov, 2019 01:12 AM2 minutes to readThe police have taken the time to caution trampers ahead of any journeys this summer.
New ZealandDeadly decisions: Tramper watched partner die, waited a month for rescue2 Sep, 2019 10:30 PM6 minutes to readThe grieving woman at the heart of month-long ordeal heard her partner's last breath.