Trig M Track: The best beginner hike in Canterbury
There are plenty of tracks in Canterbury to choose from but I have to say if you’re looking for a beginner hike in Canterbury or just need something a bit easier, the Trig M track is one of the best. It has been a go-to hike for me for years and one I started on […]
Hiking Mt Alford in the Mid-Canterbury region
A beautiful day hike in Mid Canterbury is the Mt Alford track, only 10 minutes outside of Methven in the Alford Forest Scenic Reserve. This isn’t the hardest day hike in Mid Canterbury but does have a variety of terrain and scenery which makes for a great day out. From forest to crossing paddocks with […]
All you need to know hiking Mt Somers in Mid Canterbury
If you’ve been to the Mid Canterbury region, no doubt you would have set your eyes on the tall and looming Mt Somers. It’s a volcanic mountain leaving remnants of red rock and boasts stunning 360-degree views from the summit. There is good variety in the track and is a great challenge for any tramper. […]
8 Easy Walks in Mid Canterbury, New Zealand
After moving to Methven, I made it my mission to find some easy walks in Mid Canterbury. No doubt the area is full of awesome day hikes but sometimes it’s nice to take an easier walk and get the amazing views without the huge effort. This blog post includes a variety of easy walks in […]
8 day hikes in Mid- Canterbury, New Zealand
Have you been hiking in Mid-Canterbury yet? I feel like it’s a bit of an underrated area but there are so many tracks in this area and particularly awesome day hikes. Much of the hiking in Mid Canterbury is off the beaten track so to speak and parts like in the Ashburton lakes area feels […]
Hiking Mt Barossa- Canterbury region
The Hakatere Conservation Park has no shortage of hiking whatsoever. The first time I hiked up Mt Barossa, it was just coming to the end of wintertime here in New Zealand. I was with my mother in law and her friend and we all wanted to give it a go for the first time. I […]
The most scenic hike in Canterbury: Peak Hill
Let me introduce one of the most scenic hikes, in my opinion anyways, Peak Hill in the beautiful Canterbury region. I’ve said it many times but this hike is like the Roy’s Peak of Canterbury. Without the hours of an upward slog and line up to take ‘the shot’. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t […]
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