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From easy day hikes to multi-day rugged mountain challenges, there are outdoor missions here for every type of hiker!
Dedicated to the memory of Ernest D Wilson (Ernie Dog), the little dog with a big heart – 1.10.22 to 4.11.23. During this little legends short time on earth we together tackled both day trips & overnight tramps / adventures…
Active Hearts Foundation…
The Nz Hikes Team went to Nepal and it was incredible! In October headed to Nepal with the Active Hearts Whanau. and returned with more than just another ‘basecamp story’. During the trip we visited several of the Active Hearts Foundation libraries and also distributed aid along the way. The foundations goal is to invest in the earths most important asset, it’s children. If you would like to see or get involved with the awesome work the Active Hearts Team do CLICK HERE …
Most Recent Missions...
Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Three) – Mount Burns Tarns
“On a Mish” #395 Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Three). Mount Burns Tarns. Fiordland National Park. 6.3.2024. I recently hiked a track that
Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Two) – Upper Borland Valley / Mount Burns Tarns
“On a Mish” #395 Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Two). Upper Borland Valley / Mount Burns Tarns. Fiordland National Park. 5.3.2024. Many will
Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part One) – Borland Burn
“On a Mish” #395 Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part One). Borland Burn (South Branch). Fiordland National Park. 5.3.2024. I have found that the
Making the Most of a Disaster (Part Three) – Hollyford Valley
“On a Mish” #393 Making the Most of a Disaster (Part Three). Hollyford Valley. Fiordland National Park. 27.2.2024. The mental benefits of a night out
Active Hearts Foundation
I was very lucky to join the Active Hearts Team in 2015, and I travel to Nepal to take part in their charity treks as often as possible. We just finished the 2023 Trek and it was AWESOME!!
Click here to learn about the amazing work that the amazing people at Active Hearts Foundation do, and here to donate for future projects in Nepal.
Exploring the remote areas of wilderness you may have never heard of...
Kia Ora Hikoi Whanau! Welcome to NzHikes! Check out our WILDERNESS PODCAST. A was once fit and active hiker & climber suffered a life altering injury involving a large fridge door. Read about this story and tales from before the injury and also the journey on the long road to recovery. Adventures for all walks of life! Join the missions today…. (We also have a podcast) BUSHWHACKED NOT THE WRESTLERS
The time has come. Let's go 'On a Mish'...
Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Three) – Mount Burns Tarns
“On a Mish” #395 Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Three). Mount Burns Tarns. Fiordland National Park. 6.3.2024. I recently hiked a track that
Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Two) – Upper Borland Valley / Mount Burns Tarns
“On a Mish” #395 Listening to the Silence of Snow (Part Two). Upper Borland Valley / Mount Burns Tarns. Fiordland National Park. 5.3.2024. Many will
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Definition of the word ‘Mish‘ – To venture into the wilderness and do something EPIC!!