
It’s OK to Turn Around! How Being Honest in the Outdoors Can Save Your Life.
You can see the billowing clouds closing. That postcard-perfect day has now turned to tar-black. Like a predator stalking its prey, you’re a

Summit Fever and How to Avoid It
What is summit fever? When do you accept the hazards and make the call? Sometimes you just have to turn back no matter how close you are to

Timaru Rock Climbing. Little Crags With Big Adventures!
Timaru isn’t exactly the most mountainous area in New Zealand. But that doesn't mean there's nothing there. When I decided to have a

The Clay Cliffs of Omarama & Why You Need to See Them Now!
The impressive clay cliffs of Omarama are often passed by without any more than a quick snap from the highway. Here is why you need to drive

12 Things Vanlife Will Do to You
Nothing says 'I've changed my lifestyle' like packing up and living in a van for a while. Here are 12 things that vanlife will d

Is Social Media Killing the Outdoors? The Eighth Leave No Trace Principle
Are we killing the outdoors with social media? Visitor numbers grow in leaps every year, what are the effects and how do we manage the numbe

Adventure Starts in the Mind. How to Start Getting Outdoors More!
How do you get outdoors more and on adventures? Are you dreaming of all the places you'd rather be? Me too! So join me and do something

My Swim With Wild Seals! The Kaikoura Seal Swim Experience.
Spending the morning or afternoon swimming with seals is part of everyone’s dream (don't lie, you know you want to). Well, here's wh

Amazing Adventure Climbing Near Christchurch. Mount Somers Rock Climbing at Woolshed creek & the
With the huge basalt columns at the Pinnacles and the dotted crags amongst tussock slopes at Woolshed, you would be hard pressed to find a m

Moving to New Zealand. The Ultimate List of Tips for Moving Overseas
Moving or travelling long term to a new country can be a daunting thing. Here are some valuable tips on things to do or not to miss!






