Story | Do you go tramping? Or hiking? Is there any difference in these terms, and does it really matter? We investigated.
Story | With summer setting in and Kiwis turning their attention to holiday mode, chances are you’re amongst the hundreds of thousands of people dusting off packs, finding the tent...
Story | The beech forests at the top of the South Island have the highest densities of wasps in the world. Here we sum up some key information to keep...
Story | Kia ora, I’m Jen from Backyard Travel Family and I first really got into exploring the outdoors when the kids were little. I didn’t enjoy running with a...
Story | Leading New Zealand fitness trainer Han Romano shares her experience walking up Mt Grey/Maukatere in Canterbury, and her best tips for a successful trip into the hills.
Media Release | A new safety video launched in time for summer focuses on helping both domestic and international walkers to prepare for one of the country’s most challenging, yet...
Story | Treating patients with avoidable tramping injuries is becoming more common for Greg Woolman, head podiatrist at Christchurch’s Sports Clinic. With broad experience in research combined with his hands-on...
Media Release | The ride-through safety video highlights conditions mountain bikers can expect, from how to pack a balanced bike, a packing list, the risks and hazards, and key decision-making...
Story | As one of the Great Rides of New Zealand, the 85km-long Old Ghost Road is Aotearoa’s longest single-track backcountry trail, and one of the most incredible multi-day backcountry...