Outside in Aotearoa
What's happening outdoors around New Zealand. Track updates, mountain news and good reasons to get out there.
Explore Lake Wilkie near Papatowai: a 30-minute return forest walk, lakeside interpretation, accessible-route considerations and real aerial maps.
Read more... : Lake Wilkie: a quiet forest-and-lake walk in the CatlinsPlan McLean Falls in the Catlins: about 40 minutes return, a gently rising forest track, road access and the current rockfall-area precaution.
Read more... : McLean Falls: forest, cascades and a Catlins waterfallPlan the Pūrākaunui Falls walk: a short return through beech forest, upper and lower waterfall views, parking, toilets and accessible-route details.
Read more... : Pūrākaunui Falls: a short forest walk in the CatlinsVisit Tawhai Falls near Whakapapa: an 800 m return walk with steps, waterfall viewpoints and useful advice on parking and river conditions.
Read more... : Tawhai Falls: a short waterfall walk near WhakapapaExplore Fern Gully from Oban on Stewart Island: streamside forest, a quiet clearing and practical advice for the road approach and muddy sections.
Read more... : Fern Gully: a sheltered bush walk from Oban, RakiuraWalk to Lake Sylvan near Glenorchy: a 40-minute forest approach, mountain views from the platform and a longer tramline-loop return option.
Read more... : Lake Sylvan: beech forest and mountain views near GlenorchyExplore Bellbird Walk at Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti: a short accessible forest loop, birdlife, lakeside views and a simple St Arnaud stop.
Read more... : Bellbird Walk: an easy forest loop at Lake RotoitiPlan Wainui Falls in Golden Bay: a 3.4 km return walk with a suspension bridge, river scenery and important advice for wet weather.
Read more... : Wainui Falls: a bush and waterfall walk in Golden BayCheck dog access, permits and leash rules for the exact NZ track, including overnight stops and wildlife restrictions.
Read more... : Taking a dog hiking: check permission before you goPrepare for solo hiking with a conservative route, clear trip intentions and reliable emergency equipment suited to the area.
Read more... : Planning a solo day hike in New ZealandChoose an achievable hike with children, keep the group comfortable and together, and leave enough flexibility to turn back early.
Read more... : Hiking with children: choose a walk everyone can enjoyPlan coastal walks using route-specific tide advice, return timing, swell and access information rather than low tide alone.
Read more... : Coastal walks and tides: plan a safe way back
