Kia Ora!! Welcome to NzHikes.
Kia Ora, Namaste, Hello!
Welcome to the home of a New Zealander who loves hiking / trekking / tramping / anything to do with the outdoors!
I was once a keen hiker, explorer, mountaineer who climbed high in to the hills of Aotearoa New Zealand and other stunning locations around the world as often as possible. However, thanks to a nasty hip and back accident at sea I now go on slightly different adventures…
This website is 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. Now his Stepsister Georgie follows in his footsteps into the hills. There are missions for both human and dog found on this page!
Active Hearts Foundation…
Nz Hikes has been involved with the awesome people at the Active Hearts Foundation since 2015. Starting with a post earthquake expedition into the remote foothills of the Himalaya, we have been on all sorts of adventures with the aim of helping as many children as possible. Now nearly ten years later Nz Hikes have become ambassadors for the foundation, and along with fundraising we head over to Nepal with the Hearts Team every year. To find out more CLICK HERE …
Most Recent Missions...
Happy to be the Follower (Guest Post) – Helicopter Hill (Craigieburn Range)
“On a Mish” #420 Happy to be the Follower (Guest Post). Helicopter Hill, Craigieburn Range. Canterbury. 27.10.2024. As Mark’s mother it has not been easy
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend – Ladbrooks / Tai Tapu
“On a Mish” #416 Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend. Ladbrooks / Tai Tapu. Canterbury. 12.7.2012. My whanau have always named their dogs in alphabetical
Training Days – Kepler Track / Waiau River / Lake Te Anau
“On a Mish” #414 Training Days. Kepler Track / Waiau River / Lake Te Anau. Southland. 17.9.2024. In less than two months I will embark
Lakeside Retreat (Part Three) – North Mavora Lake
“On a Mish” #412 Lakeside Retreat (Part Three). North Mavora Lake. Mavora Lakes Conservation Park. 21.8.2024. Most Kiwis (residents of Aotearoa New Zealand, not the
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 every year. To get involved with Nz Hikes and the Active Hearts Team please email me: [email protected] today!
Click here to learn about the amazing work that the amazing people at Active Hearts Foundation do.
“Children are the worlds most valuable asset”
Exploring remote places you may have or have not ever heard of...
Kia Ora Hikoi Whanau! Welcome to NzHikes! Check out our WILDERNESS PODCAST. I was once fit and active hiker / climber / outdoor enthusiast who climbed and trekked all over the world until a life altering injury involving a large fridge door put an end to outdoor adventures, or did it? Read about this story and also the journey on the long road to recovery. a Mish (missions) for all walks of life! Join the missions today….
Happy to be the Follower (Guest Post) – Helicopter Hill (Craigieburn Range)
“On a Mish” #420 Happy to be the Follower (Guest Post). Helicopter Hill, Craigieburn Range. Canterbury. 27.10.2024. As Mark’s mother it has not been easy
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend – Ladbrooks / Tai Tapu
“On a Mish” #416 Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend. Ladbrooks / Tai Tapu. Canterbury. 12.7.2012. My whanau have always named their dogs in alphabetical
Join NzHikes on adventures with the "On a Mish" Series...
Definition of the word ‘Mish‘ – To venture into the wilderness and do something EPIC!!
