Outside in Aotearoa
What's happening outdoors around New Zealand. Track updates, mountain news and good reasons to get out there.
Visit 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 NZ recreational sea-fishing rules by area and species, using the official app for size limits, catch limits and closures.
Read more... : Before you fish in NZ: check area, species and current rulesChoose a lifeguarded swimming beach, understand red and yellow flags and learn Surf Life Saving NZ's advice for rip currents.
Read more... : Choosing a beach swim: flags, conditions and rip currentsPrepare for a first kayaking outing with sheltered water, suitable instruction, a fitted lifejacket and a practical return plan.
Read more... : Your first kayaking trip: choose the water before the gearRead NZ cycle-trail grades alongside distance, surface and current detours so the ride suits both your bike and your skills.
Read more... : NZ cycle-trail grades: choose a ride that suits youUnderstand UV Index, SPF and UPF, then combine clothing, shade and correctly used sunscreen for outdoor days in New Zealand.
Read more... : Sun protection outdoors: UV, SPF and UPF explainedReduce sandfly bites with covering clothing, suitable repellent and simple campsite habits, including label checks for children.
Read more... : Sandflies on a NZ trip: reduce bites without overpackingBuild a Check, Clean, Dry routine for water-contact gear and check current treatment instructions before moving between waterways.
Read more... : Check, Clean, Dry: protect freshwater between adventures
