Wilderness

Each issue of Wilderness takes its readers to the most beautiful areas in New Zealand, whether by foot, mountain bike, sea kayak, raft, pony or dream.

A TRAIL FROM THE PAST SHOWS US THE FUTURE

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LETTER of THE MONTH

Your trips, your pix • What did you get up to last weekend?

CONCERN OVER FAST-TRACK APPROVALS BILL

TARANAKI CROSSING'S NEW BRIDGE TAKING SHAPE

Kaikōura's Jimmy Armers Track protected for future generations

TWALK with Canterbury University Tramping Club

NEW HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON TRAMPING CLUB

ALL PART OF THE PLAN

WHICH NORTH?

NORTHLAND TRAILS PROJECT TO CREATE TWO-COAST LOOP

MY FAVOURITE BRIDGEDALE SOCK • Bridgedale has been making outdoor socks for all types of walkers for more than 100 years. Of course, some users have a favourite.

WALKING WITH MUM • For this Mother's Day, we asked Walk1200km participants about walking with their mums or mums walking with their children – and what it means to them.

WALKING IN AUTUMN • We asked Walk1200km participants what they most enjoyed about walking in autumn. Here's a selection of their responses.

#microchallenge 10-12 winners! • Complete the #microchallenges as these Walk1200km participants have done, and receive a Walk1200km badge. The best effort in each challange receives a special prize from our partners!

MAY 2024 #MICROCHALLENGES • Each month, three new #microchallenges are set to add interest and silliness to your kilometres.

THE RICHNESS OF GOING SLOW • Going fast can be fun, but life is made richer when you slow down.

FROM FOUR CORNERS TO TE ARAROA • People travel from far and wide to walk Te Araroa. Wilderness meets some of the overseas trampers who've come to do the trail.

BRINGING THE OUTDOORS HOME • Starting a podcast enabled Abigail Hannah to feel like she finally belonged in Aotearoa when her own family was far away.

KEA-RIZZ-MA! • It's little wonder that the charismatic kea is one of our most treasured native birds.

THE LAST REMNANT • IVORY GLACIER, WEST COAST

Cattle Ridge Hut, Tararua Forest Park • A sanctuary on the Tararua tops with commanding views over the Wairarapa

Pūweto Loop, Waitawa Regional Park • Serene bays, regenerating native bush and a young wetland make for a diverse walk on Auckland's eastern coast.

Tarn Hut, Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area • Beautiful views from a charming hut that's easily accessible from Christchurch make this loop an ideal weekend getaway.

Rocky Creek Bivouac via Griffin Creek Hut, West Coast • Tackle some rugged terrain and visit remote huts and crystal clear rivers populated by whio.

Glacier Burn Track, Glenorchy • Surrounded by many bucket-list hikes, the Glacier Burn Track is an underdog that is worth your time.

High on the main range • This spectacular traverse of the Tararua main range is an unforgettable experience.

THE GHOSTS OF WINTERS PAST • In walking the Old Ghost Road, Wilderness contemplates which of Kahurangi's three great traverses takes the top prize.

The wāhine JOB • WHAT BEGAN AS A SIMPLE HUT RELOCATION TURNED INTO SO MUCH MORE WHEN A TEAM OF ALL-WOMEN VOLUNTEER BUILDERS MET THE CHALLENGE.

Mother's Day Gift Guide • Gifts ideas for every outdoor woman – mum or not.

10 GEAR LESSONS AFTER TRAVERSING THE SOUTHERN ALPS • A non-stop 85-day traverse of the Southern Alps is hard on the body, mind and especially gear.

GET TO KNOW YOUR COMPASS

RECOVER BETTER ON YOUR TRAMPS • On longer tramps, are you doing the basics to manage your fatigue levels?

A SHORT LITTLE GUIDE TO COMMUNICATION DEVICES

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