Outside in Aotearoa
What's happening outdoors around New Zealand. Track updates, mountain news and good reasons to get out there.
Choose a camping lantern by brightness, runtime and power needs, with practical checks for a comfortable campsite setup after dark.
Read more... : Camping lanterns: brightness, runtime and useful featuresCompare inflatable pillows, filled pillows and clothing bags, and test the height and comfort with your actual sleeping mat.
Read more... : Camping pillows: inflatable, foam or a spare-clothes bag?Build a complete hammock-camping setup with suitable straps, rain cover and under-insulation, then test it before heading away.
Read more... : Hammock camping: the parts you need beyond the hammockPlan a Great Walk from route choice to hut bookings and transport, with a simple booking sequence and room for weather changes.
Read more... : Planning a Great Walk: bookings, transport and backup datesCompare DOC campsite facility levels, water supplies and access so you can choose a suitable site and bring the equipment you actually need.
Read more... : Choosing a DOC campsite: facilities that change what you packCheck where freedom camping is permitted in NZ, what the green self-containment warrant means and which local restrictions to read before stopping.
Read more... : Freedom camping in NZ: how to check where you can stayPlan an easy first family camping trip: choose a suitable campsite, practise the setup and keep arrival, meals and bedtime straightforward.
Read more... : Your first family camping trip: keep the setup simplePack for your first NZ campsite stay with a clear checklist for sleeping, cooking, clothing and the facilities to confirm before leaving.
Read more... : A camping checklist for your first NZ campsite stayMountain Safety Council’s new six-part Mental Shortcuts series explores the habits that shape outdoor decisions, with a useful prompt for your next trip.
Read more... : MSC’s new video series looks at the decisions behind outdoor safetyDOC reported a completed refurbishment of Whakapapa Holiday Park’s 32-bed lodge in July. Here’s what changed and what to check before a group stay.
Read more... : Whakapapa Holiday Park’s lodge has had a winter refresh
