Tongariro Northern Circuit

Tongariro Northern Circuit

by Isabelle Stewart January 15, 2020

The Tongariro Northern Circuit is an amazing journey for experienced hikers to explore a range of New Zealands picturesque scenery.

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529 Overnight Adventure, Pinchgut Hut Track

529 Overnight Adventure, Pinchgut Hut Track

by Anna Kivi May 23, 2018

529 started with an ambition to get out of the everyday grind and mix it up with a bit of adventure.  A way to refresh the brain, awaken the soul and fill the lungs with fresh air.

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How to run an Ultra Marathon

How to run an Ultra Marathon

by Anna Kivi March 13, 2018

I recently competed in the Tarawera Ultra 102 km event, which is the longest race I have done. This year, it rained a lot the day before the race and the course was extremely muddy, which added to the challenge!

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Nadine's top three tips for the Routeburn Track Great Walk

Nadine's top three tips for the Routeburn Track Great Walk

by Anna Kivi February 16, 2018

We have just completed the Routeburn Track, from the Divide to the Routeburn Shelter. We did this as a group of four, my husband Sam and myself, along with two friends Neil and David.

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What can I feed my kids before sport or after-school activities?

What can I feed my kids before sport or after-school activities?

by Anna Kivi January 13, 2018

Eating healthily is not always easy. As a working parent with kids in sports surely the scenario of rushing to school pick up, swim practice then home for hurried dinner, any homework, bed routine and preparation of lunches for the next day is all too familiar!

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Meeting Odin Woods on the Robert Point Track, Frans Josef

Meeting Odin Woods on the Robert Point Track, Frans Josef

by Anna Kivi January 05, 2018

Located in the North West corner of the South Island of New Zealand The Old Ghost Road Track is a forgotten gold miners' road, revived as a mountain biking and tramping trail. The 85km-long Old Ghost Road traverses majestic native forest, open tussock tops, river flats and forgotten valleys.

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