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.

THE FUTURE OF TRAMPING

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YOUR TRIPS, YOUR PIX • What did you get up to last weekend?

THE GREATEST ANTARCTIC SURVIVAL STORY NEVER TOLD

NEW FEATURE FOR POCKET MAPS

TE ARATIA WALKWAY CREATORS WIN NATIONAL AWARD

NEW ACCESS TO HISTORIC CUTTERS BAY

WHEEL ALONG THE WHALE TRAIL IN KAIKŌURA

AUCKLAND TRAMPING CLUB HIKES HAWAI`I

WALKING FOR WEIGHT LOSS • Some Walk1200km participants have ‘smaller’ goals in mind than walking 1200km. They want to lower their weight for their health, confidence and happiness.

EVERY DAY, A NEW ACHIEVEMENT • A journey of 1200km includes many milestones and achievements. Here's what Walk1200km participants shared when we asked them: ‘What's a walking-related goal you've achieved that you're proud of?’

#microchallenge 19-21 winners! • Complete the #microchallenges, as these Walk1200km participants have done and you could receive a Walk1200km badge. The best effort in each challenge receives a special prize from our partners!

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

BOOKWORM AND BIG CATS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY • Kiwi filmmaker Ant Timpson forges a new path with Bookworm, an adventure movie for all ages.

SIX TAKEAWAYS FROM A SNOWCRAFT COURSE WITH KIDS • Learning about mountain safety opens up options for trampers of all ages.

WEEVIL WEEVIL ROCK YOU • Say hello to the wonderful weevils of Aotearoa

AMONG GRANITE GIANTS • ADELAIDE SADDLE, Fiordland National Park

Montana Heritage Trail, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park • Take a step back in time on this recently upgraded loop through the oldest and largest stand of kauri in the Waitākere Ranges.

Ridge Track and Scotts Saddle Track, Mt Hutt • In winter this half-day tramp from valley to skyline offers a chance to practise walking in snow.

Dunedin Skyline Walk,Otago • Tag Dunedin's three peaks on this skyline walk, beginning and ending at the city.

Te Rerepahupahu Falls, Waitaanga Conservation Area • Follow a historic tram line to a remote campsite at the base of a spectacular waterfall north of Taranaki Maunga.

Middle Head Hut,Westland • Explore the beautiful Moeraki Valley on this overnighter with a choice of two huts to stay in.

THE LIGHT ABOVE THE LEATHERWOOD • A panoramic traverse of the Ruahine tops between the Marakoro and Waipawa rivers.

TOMORROW'S TRAMPERS • What makes the next generation of trampers tick? We asked trail-blazing teenagers and twenty-somethings about what motivates them and what tramping might look like in the future.

THE OTHER NEILL–WINCHCOMBE RIDGE STORY • In August 2022 Wilderness published a story by its roving editor Shaun Barnett about a Tararua tramp he'd completed with Kathy Ombler. After Shaun passed away in June this year, Kathy wrote her story about that trip, and about what it was like to explore the hills with Shaun.

BRINGING the backcountry HOME • The New Zealand landscape and scenery are often celebrated in art. Wilderness speaks to some of the artists bringing the backcountry into our homes.

FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE • Gift ideas for outdoor dads

GET READY FOR SPRING WITH THESE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES • This progressive strengthening routine can be done during winter, so that by spring your legs will be thankful that you put the time in.

A SHORT LITTLE GUIDE TO BIVOUAC SACKS

WHEN THE WORLD GOES GREY • Cloud can descend at any time of the year and quickly turn the world grey....