The 5 must-do's of Fiordland
If you've been searching for places to go In New Zealand, then I'm sure they're some names in this blog that are going to ring some...
Why you need to visit Nelson Lakes National Park
A recent trip of mine brought me to a place I have, ever since, wanted to imminently return to; Nelson Lakes National Park. A 7 day hike...
Tongariro: Why you need to visit Middle Earth
Within the 4 years I've lived in New Zealand for, I've pretty much evened out my time between living in North and South Islands, getting...
Why you need to visit New Zealand's South Island
Here in New Zealand, we are currently in the depths of Winter. The frosty mornings, the snow-capped peaks and the dark nights, it's these...
Walking the Great 9 - The Milford Track
“The finest walk in the world” – Milford Track Known as “the finest walk in the world”, people come from far and wide to embark on the...
The Last Straw - Your home in the Outdoors - Tents
Going off the beaten track is possibly the most fun you can have on an adventure, finding somewhere new and using your outdoor skills to...
Planning & Organising with Phone Photos
When I was a kid and my dad would take me to play rugby, I learnt very quickly to check I had everything and ‘tick’ it off in my head...
The Last Straw - Bottle Vs Bladder
Remaining hydrated is fundamental to health and life and is one of the key essentials when you’re off on your wild wonders. For over a...
Light Vs Heavy
They say that beautiful is in the eye of the beholder and for me there is nothing more beautiful and wild than the great outdoors. From...
Making Meal Time Easier - Jetboil
Ever been on a trek and found the deafening silence is broken by the gurgle of your stomach and knowing a snack just isn’t going to cut...