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Hills and headwinds: NZ cycle tour
Wild weather and challenging terrain turn this one-month cycle tour of New Zealand into seriously hard yakka.
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A very long pathway
It is one of the world’s famous long distance walks. Te Araroa offers everything that is spectacular about New Zealand walking along its 3068km – as one young Aussie finds out.
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The North Face Adventure Grant 2015 expedition
Kiwi whitewater kayaker Jordan Searle has successfully completed the first descent of the Karangarua River from its source on New Zealand’s West Coast. Click the image to scroll through the gallery and find out more, or swipe right to left if you’re using a touchscreen device.
Destinations
Triple treat at Queen Charlotte Track
There are many ways to enjoy New Zealand’s spectacular Queen Charlotte Track, so why not try a few of them? This three-day adventure includes walking, biking and paddling… as well as seriously comfortable accommodation.
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The parrot, the poo and the parasitic flower
The study of fossilised dung has revealed a lost link between New Zealand’s kakapo and the parasitic Hades flower – one of the world’s weirdest blooms.
Creatura with Bec Crew
The kōkako, endangered and terrible at flying
The iconic but ungainly kōkako is easy pickings for rats, cats and stoats
Destinations
So you want to climb Mt Cook/Aoraki
Despite its relatively modest 3724m peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s one of the toughest climbs on Earth.
Gallery: Aurora australis seen across Australia
A recent strong solar storm in March 2015, created the perfect conditions for viewing the southern lights from parts of Australia that wouldn’t usually see them
Destinations
A real alternative: the Kepler Track
The Kepler Track has a relative short history but this well maintained trail can rightly claim to be an iconic destination for walkers.
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On river time
Touted as having some of the best cycling New Zealand has to offer, the Mountain to Sea Trail is immersed in history.