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9th July 2024
5 min

Real-life Stories Behind Mia & Leo Go Wild!

Story | Discover the real-life stories that inspired the children's book Mia & Leo Go Wild!
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29th March 2023
4min

The Best Family Tramp in New Zealand

Story | I’m going to start this with a bold claim, the Ōrongorongo Track is the BEST first overnight family tramp in New Zealand! Situated in the highly underrated (but very...
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20th December 2022
3min

5 Changes I’ve Made Tramping in My Third Trimester

Story | Kiwi adventurer, creator of Alice Adventuring and chocolate-lover Alice shares five changes she’s made when tramping in her third trimester. 
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5th April 2022
4min

Don’t take on a river in the heat of the moment

Story | Braden Currie might be at the top of his game in world Ironman racing, but his roots run deep in off-road and technical backcountry terrain. Earlier this year...
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26th January 2022
3min

Day Tramping with babies in backpacks

Story | Children just love the outdoors. From the warmth of the sun on their backs, to the 100s of shades of green, to listening to the songs of the...
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2nd December 2021
3min

Summer Stays to Get Away: Hooker Hut

Story | If you are thinking about embarking on your first overnight journey with your family, then the Hooker Hut is an absolute must do.
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12th November 2019
4min

The Packing Problem with Kids | Family Tramping

Story | Perhaps it’s a local day walk you’ve been meaning to try or a favourite spot you haven’t visited lately. Maybe you’ve been walking with your kids for awhile...
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7th November 2019
5min

Your Family's First Overnight Tramp

Story | Perhaps it’s a local day walk you’ve been meaning to try or a favourite spot you haven’t visited lately. Maybe you’ve been walking with your kids for awhile...