An accident at the start of 2020 turned out to be a good thing… Thanks to a fridge door I was sidelined for all of 2020 and what seemed like a death sentence turned into NzHikes.co.nz! If I have been forced to sit around, then I’m not going to sit around and do nothing!! One story became 20… 50… and now over 300 tales from the mountains of New Zealand and around the world….
“Working in Paradise” 2008-2012. The Routeburn Track. Fiordland/Mt Aspiring National Park. When I get asked “what is your favourite hike?” the most common answer you
“Working in Paradise” 2008-2012. The Greenstone Track. Lake Wakatipu/Greenstone Conservation Area. The Greenstone Valley was my first introduction into the Hiking Guide role, and in
“On a Mish” #40 Freedom Found (Part One). Top Hut / Wild Mans Hill(1856m). Hakatere Conservation Area. 18.5.2016. Freedom is found in the more than
“A Mish a Day” #137 Lake Emma. Hakatere Conservation Area. 19.9.2017. There are twelve tranquil lakes in Hakatere Conservation Area, and along with the upper
“A Mish a Day” #87 Middle Mt Peel(1583m) – Part Two. Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve. 31.5.2011. We are so lucky to have long days
“On a Mish” #193 Snearly There. Sealy Tarns. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. 26.12.2014. Along with the picnic tables beside the tarns, there have been nearly
“On a Mish” #247 Serpentine Creek Saddle – Part One. Cimera Range. 4.2.2021. Frustration is a ready mind but broken body. Adjusting to my situation
“On a Mish” #139 No Hut Creek (Part Two). Hut Creek. Earl Mountains. Fiordland National Park. 22.1.2013. I like the fact that some of our
