Activities
Alpine Hunting
Alpine hunts are very rewarding trips that require extra planning and preparation. Alpine environments are steep and exposed by their very nature, route finding can be critical. Additionally, weather can turn quickly and your ability to shelter can be minimised by terrain. Read more
Backcountry Snowsports
Backcountry skiing and splitboarding is an exhilarating way to enjoy the beauty of the New Zealand winter. But before you head out into the hills, you've got to be prepared. Read more
Big Game Hunting
New Zealand Roar Hunting | How to Stay Safe This Season Here you can learn more about the common risks in the outdoors while hunting big game and how to best prepare for them. What is Big Game Hunting? Read more
Bow Hunting
As the name suggests, bowhunters use a bow and arrow to hunt for game. Read more
Day Walking
Day Walks are a fantastic way to explore New Zealand's outdoors with just a few hours. They are perfect for beginners and young families to feel a sense of adventure without the time (and gear) required for an overnight. Read more
Family-Friendly Adventures
Thinking about a family hike but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re looking for a day walk or your first overnight tramp, Aotearoa has hundreds of family-friendly options for the whole whānau. Here we provide essential information and resources to get you underway. Read more
Game Bird Hunting
Game bird hunting in New Zealand is a long-loved tradition for many hunters. It involves the pursuit of waterfowl and upland game birds during set seasons of the year. One particular event is the annual duck hunting season, in which hunters call in and shoot ducks from hides (maimais). Read more
Mountain Biking
New Zealand offers some fantastic backcountry mountain bike trails which can take you to remote and breathtaking parts of the country. This activity is increasing in popularity across the globe, with all kinds of tracks and trails being built each year. Read more
Mountaineering
Mountaineering is an activity that requires extensive planning, constant focus, extended periods of high effort, and generally pushes those climbing towards their mental and physical limits. These attributes are what makes mountaineering so challenging and potentially dangerous, but are also the reasons it can be so rewarding. Read more
Multiday Tramping
New Zealand’s wilderness on a multi-day tramp is immensely rewarding and enjoyed by thousands of Kiwis and international visitors each year. However, hiking in Aotearoa comes with some unique challenges. Our landscape can be rugged, steep, remote, covered in dense bush and exposed to wild weather patterns. Read more
Night Hunting
Night hunting covers all types of hunting during the hours of darkness (30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise). All night hunting is prohibited on Public Conservation (DOC) Land but is common on private property when culling or doing other types of pest control. Read more
Pig Hunting
Pig hunting is a very popular activity around the country, most of us love a nice roast poaka. But a big part of the draw is the excitement of the hunt. Pig hunting will test your scouting, your fitness, your dogs and finally your rifle and knife skills. Read more
Small Game Hunting
Small game hunting has always been an accessible hunting type and is often where many hunters start to learn basic hunting skills. Read more
Trail Running
Trail running is not only a great way to see New Zealand’s outdoors, it demands physical performance, mental agility, fortitude and perseverance. From coastal paths to rugged alpine trails, NZ’s diverse terrain caters to runners of all abilities. Read more