Podcasts about great walks

One of the country's Great Walks will not be opening as usual this season. The Department of Conservation is working with local hapu on a replacement for Oturere Hut on the Tongariro Northern Circuit. Operations manager for Tongariro Libby O'Brien spoke to Corin Dann.

GREAT WALKS IN NEUSEELAND Alles, was du über die 11 Greatwalks Neuseelands wissen musst:Abel Tasman Coast TrackHeaphy TrackRouteburn TrackMilford TrackPaparoa Track Kepler TrackHump Ridge TrackRakiura TrackLake Waikaremoana Great WalkTongariro Northern CircuitWhanganui JourneyGeschichte, Schwierigkeiten, Besonderheiten, Buchungssystem, Preise und Fun Facts!Alle Infos und Deadlines gibt es in diesem Newsletter Artikel. Alle Termine, um die Great Walks zu buchen.Unser Werbepartner dieser Folge:Study Nelson. Eine Bildungsberatungsagentur in Nelson auf der Südinsel Neuseelands.Webseite Study NelsonInstagram Study NelsonWenn ihr im Antragsformular "Holy Sheep" eingebt, bekommt ihr 100 Euro Rabatt.Podcast-Episode mit der Unternehmensgründerin BirgitWebseite / Spotify / Apple Podcast

Hear about New Zealand Great Walks as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from jontynz.com about these amazing multi-day treks in his home country. Picture snow-capped mountains, volcanic landscapes, brilliant blue alpine lakes, epic coastal scenery, unusual native birds, wilderness as far as the eye can see, golden sand beaches, historic sites, lush moss-filled bush, and huge waterfalls. New Zealand has ten Great Walks, 3-5 day hikes (or tramps in NZ) through some of the finest scenery in this beautiful country. The Great Walks are an accessible introduction to multi-day hikes. They have well-maintained tracks and cosy huts, providing a relatively safe experience.These aren't the luxury hikes available in Europe; you will generally carry almost everything you need, and won't have a shower for a few days, but they're incredibly rewarding experiences. Jonty gives an overview of each walk in alphabetical order, and finishes with general information and recommendations. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/new-zealand-great-walks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam's New Zealand adventure continues with stories from the South Island. Whilst cruising around Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Adam's boat is chased by a wild dolphin having the time of its life!Adam also hikes through Abel Tasman National Park, where he's forced to speed-run 25kms of beautiful coastline or risk being stranded in the dark.As always, if you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message using the contact form on our website: ⁠⁠tripologypodcast.com⁠⁠Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/tripsafetywing⁠⁠⁠⁠Require an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/tripologypodcastFollow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/tripologypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate the show and help us grow! Recommend the podcast to family & friends (all of them). It makes a HUGE difference. Thank you for your continued support. It means the world.The 11 Great Walks of New Zealand: Lake Waikaremoana, Tongariro Northern Circuit, Whanganui Journey, Abel Tasman Coast Track, Heaphy Track, Paparoa Track, Routeburn Track, Kepler Track, Milford Track, Hump Ridge Track, Rakiura TrackAbel Tasman National Park: https://www.abeltasman.com/abel-tasman-national-park/Cleopatra's Pool, Abel Tasman National Park: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/nelson-tasman/cleopatra-s-pool-from-anchorageMitre Peak Cruises: https://www.mitrepeak.com/

Northland is bidding to have a new Great Walk in its bid for an ambitious regional deal with the Government. The application explains prioritising industries, including tourism, could boost regional GDP by $1 billion dollars. It'd like the Cape Brett hike to join the country's existing 11 Great Walks. Duke of Marlborough hotel, co-owner, Riki Kinnaird, says it's about time. "We need a bit of support there to get it on the list, but after the last 40 years of building relationships...the time is now to bring it all together." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petr Mikšíček je dokumentarista, spisovatel a cestovatel, který svůj život zasvětil Krušným horám. Už devět let natáčí cestovatelský seriál Great Walks, v němž provádí po přírodních krásách regionu a motivuje diváky k objevování zapomenutých míst. Kromě toho natáčí mistrovství světa v rybníkovém hokeji a věnuje se obnově historických objektů.Všechny díly podcastu Náš host můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

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Listener J.D. Yingling joins Jeremy to talk about the Kepler Track on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.  The Kepler Track, located in stunning Fiordland National Park, is one of New Zealand's "Great Walks".  Since this is our first time covering a trail in New Zealand, Jeremy gives us some of the history of New Zealand.  And of course we talk a little about the Lord of the Rings, some of which was filmed on the Kepler Track.Our sponsor, Outdoor Herbivore: https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Anurag Sharma moved to New Zealand in 2002 but didn't start tramping until moving to Wellington 16 years later. Since then, he has done all the Great Walks and recently set his sights on Te Araroa. Although it started as something he would do "one day," losing his mother was a catalyst to set a date for Te Araroa and start preparing. Anurag talks about self-discovery and the importance of trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zone, particularly as a South Asian immigrant challenging cultural norms. Despite setbacks, including an ankle cyst, surgery and changing his start date, he is excited to start walking and raise money for 10 different charities. KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand, building great gear that you need to be fully prepared. Visit keaoutoors.com to see their full range of survival gear and outdoor accessories. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Anurag on Instagram: instagram.com/ragshikes Subscribe on Youtube: youtube.com/@ragshikes Donate to Anurag's fundraiser for 10 charities Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

Kia Ora! Pristali smo na Novi Zelandiji, deželi osupljivih naravnih lepot in bogate kulture.

Would you walk 500 miles just to be the man who walked 500 miles to see a footy match? Today's guest would. In fact, he did! Join us as we talk with Tom Stoker, a Three Lions fan who marched from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen this past summer to witness England's EURO 2024 opening match against Serbia at Arena AufSchalke (aka Veltins-Arena for sponsorship reasons). For more on Tom's journey, check out his Instagram account.   04:41 | Getting to know Tom's skill set(s) 08:08 | Walking across Wales 10:10 | The planning phase 12:44 | Tom's long walk stats & countries visited 15:25 | “Tent” Alexander-Arnold 18:50 | But did Tom actually make it?! 23:17 | Tom goes full-kit wanker & a Kyle Walker appearance 27:04 | A Morrisons meal gone wrong 32:05 | Tom's take on English fans 37:03 | Mike “walks” us into rapid fire 44:07 | Tom's “Final” satisfaction   *RATE & REVIEW* Wherever you're listening, be sure to hit 'Follow' or 'Subscribe', leave us a star-rating, and if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, leave us a proper review to let others know what you think of the show! *JOIN US ON OUR NEXT TRIP* Head to FootyTravelers.com to learn more about our UK trip in November/December and how you can join us on all the footy travel adventure we have planned! Or hop directly onto the waitlist. *GEAR UP* You can also head to FootyTravelers.com to visit our fan shop and gear up with limited edition jerseys and supporters scarves.   *This episode features music by The Proclaimers. All rights to the song are owned by The Proclaimers, and we do not claim any ownership over the copyrighted material.  

Thru hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey comes in from the cold to talk trail and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Zipsss takes Doc on the winding path of her life, including discussions of her Army brat start, the banking life, Chuckwagon, Morocco, getting the itch, dangerous Google searches, Great Walks, carney life, sorting life out, hiking in pajamas, and how a parrot ruined her thru hike. An instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign visitors already pay more than Kiwis for the Great Walks. Our visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people if they think that price should go up more.

President of the Federated Mountain Clubs Megan Dimozantos speaks to Lisa Owen about the DOC website failing again when Great Walks bookings opened, and what to do with the ballooning demand.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anton Matthews and Sally Wenley discuss the Reserve Bank activating debt to income (DTI) rules and what it means. Also, we speak to one of the many avid trampers who ran into errors while trying to book a spot on one of our Great Walks.

Tonight on the Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The country's back to square one on getting Google and Meta to pay for news, after a select committee sent the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill back to Parliament recommending it not be passed. Where can they go from here? Te Pāti Māori are urging all Māori to go on strike on Budget day and participate in protest action across the country. Is it an unwise time to encourage employees to walk off the job illegally? The Great Walks booking system was yet again completely overloaded, and Milford tickets sold out within minutes. Should Kiwis get first dibs on bookings? There's been a debate surrounding emoji use in the office - is it a good or bad idea? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been more problems for the Great Walks booking system. The Department of Conservation website crashed this morning - when 11,000 people tried to access it this morning. By 11.15am, there were about 2800 bookings for the Milford Track and 400 for the Lake Waikaremoana. Federated Mountain Clubs Chief Executive, Megan Dimozantos says so many people will have missed out. "The most disappointing thing is that after last year's debacle, we would have hoped this would have been sorted out by this year." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trampers desperate to book a spot on one of the country's Great Walks this summer fear the Department of Conservation's booking system will again crash due to demand. Georgie Hanafin has more.

Today, I'm joined by digital nomad and author Lisa Jansen to get her list of the top 10 New Zealand hidden gems and get a peak into the New Zealand campervanning lifestyle. Lisa is a long-term traveler based in New Zealand. She has been a nomad for over six years, five of which have been spent traveling across the country in her campervan. Her book Life Done Differently explores her decision to prioritize a nomadic lifestyle, favoring travel and van living over conventional familial and career pursuits. Lisa shares her eclectic mix of off-the-beaten-path places to visit, from surreal lakes and remote beaches to a steampunk town, a west coast alternative to the popular hot water beach, one of the best night sky views in the world, and where you're most likely to naturally swim with dolphins. You'll hear all about New Zealand vanlife, get tips and tricks for having your own campervan adventure, and gain plenty of insights into solo and long-term travel.

Bookings have been opening for the next season of DoC walks - great and otherwise. To talk about some of these lesser-know gems is Department of Conservation heritage and visitors director Cat Wilson joins Jesse.

Most of us are fond of the humble jandal, putting aside the odd blister between your toes. But its hard to imagine hiking all of Aotearoa's great walks in flip flops, a single pair over two years, raising money for a good cause along the way. That's the goal Dunedin man Gus Cope set for himself. All things being equal he will cross the finish-line this weekend when he completes the Routeburn track. Gus Cope speaks to Lisa Owen.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! New research has linked intermittent fasting to an increased risk of cardiovascular death. Should we be concerned? Have we tried this diet? Is anyone actually convinced by the Government's proposed crackdown on youth vaping? The Government impose more hefty fines for selling vapes to under-18 year olds and ban single-use vapes by the end of the year. Will these measures have an impact?  The Department of Conservation recently announced they plan to hike up the prices for New Zealand's Great Walks- is this fair? Grant Robertson delivered his valedictory speech in the House this evening. How will he be remembered as a Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of an outdoors organisation says the Conservation Department's price hikes for the Great Walks will make the experience too expensive for New Zealand families. The department is increasing prices at most Great Walk huts and campsites by 18 percent from July. Children's fees are back, and foreign visitors can expect to see costs increase by 50 percent. Federated Mountain Clubs president Megan Dimozantos spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Completing a Great Walk is set to become more expensive for the first time in four years.  The Department of Conservation is increasing the price of a hut on a Great Walk or a campsite by 18% from July.  Paparoa will increase by 6%.  Fees will range from $19 to camp in the Abel Tasman, to $92 for a hut on the Milford Track.  Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Rebecca Ingram told Mike Hosking that the majority of international tourists come to New Zealand for our scenery.  She says about 50% visit a national park each year, and for many it's a Great Walk.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's about to become more expensive to complete the country's Great Walks.  The Department of Conservation is increasing prices in July for the first time in four years.  Hut and campsite prices will rise by 18% for all walks except Paparoa.  Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association chair Haydn Marriner told Mike Hosking that there's a two-year waiting period for businesses to change their costs.  He says it will be built into the costs and while the increase is quite high, crews and businesses do a heap of work to maintain the walks.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Pratt set himself a challenge that would test his physical and mental limits - 10 Great Walks in 10 days across the North and South Islands. The complex logistics meant that Jordan was supported by a team that were the 'glue' of the challenge. They provided a morale boost and banter at the end of every trail, as well as sorting transport, accommodation, food and telling Jordan when to eat, sleep and stretch. The hardest part were days 4-7 after the 78km Heaphy track with a window of wet weather. What surprised Jordan most about this challenge was the people that rallied around him - from a group cheering him on at the Milford Track to internet strangers donating to his fundraiser for Starship. This challenge has prompted Jordan Pratt to reflect on the power of bringing 'crazy' ideas to reality - what would happen if every person stepped outside their comfort zone and chased their ideas? For quick and easy meals for all your outdoor adventures, use the code ABIGAIL for free shipping on your next Back Country Cuisine order: bit.ly/44uFDAB >>> Come to Nepal with us on a group trip in October 2024: ⁠bit.ly/49AvnIz⁠

Travel writer Belinda Jackson has just returned from the Flinders Island walking tour, the newest gem in the Great Walks of Australia.

Is it time DOC introduced user pays charges for all Aotearoa's national parks great walks and conservations estates including for day trippers? At the moment, overnight adventurers pay to use huts, but for casual day hikers, access to these costly assets is free. A briefing to the Conservation Minister repeatedly sounds the alarm, DOC can't afford to maintain its assets, visitor congestion is an issue, curent fees dont reflect the cost of maintaining huts and tracks and its time to consider more users charges and raising existing charges. Just this week, toilets close to capacity on the Mueller Hut Route on Aoraki Mount Cook forced DOC to close the track to day trippers. In response, a flood of listeners contacted Checkpoint to say user pays is the answer to funding conservation infrastructure. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347231373112

It's ten out of ten for a former soldier fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital. Jordan Pratt's aim was to complete ten of Aotearoa's greatest walks in ten days. If you're interested in the maths that's 500 kilometres - not to mention the travel time between tracks, that is a whole other story. Jordan has cossed the finish line and has so far has raised more than 15 grand for the hospital. Jordan Pratt speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347239167112

Without being able to run a 5 km race, Simon Patton set the goal of walking five NZ Great Walks in just five days. Born and bred in Southland, Simon lived overseas and worked around New Zealand before moving back to Invercargill. He realised that five of New Zealand's Great Walks were located nearby in Southland and set out to run them all in just five days. It was a logistical challenge, but Simon was backed by friends and family that supported his adventure. He built up his fitness in the months leading up to the challenge and lucked out with a good weather window. Simon also raised money for bowel cancer New Zealand, and was overwhelmed with the support of friends and strangers as he smashed his fundraising goal. His best piece of advice is to stop comparing yourself to others, he says, "set your own goals and be absolutely stoked when you achieve them!" For quick and easy meals for all your outdoor adventures, use the code ABIGAIL for free shipping on your next Back Country Cuisine order: bit.ly/44uFDAB Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Simon on Instagram: instagram.com/simon.patton/ Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

Howie McFadyen grew up in Christchurch and got interested in the outdoors through his Outdoor Ed classes at school. He shares about his attempt to hike all six of the the Great Walks in the South Island and getting between them hitchhiking. Although Howie didn't manage to complete them all, he had an incredible time over 5 days, completing some of the walks in days and travelled over 800kms in strangers' cars. This journey kindled his love for hitchhiking and Howie is planning some new journeys that combine his love for hiking, skiing, mountain biking and mountaineering with hitchhiking. He debunks any myths around hitchhiking and shares advice for people that have never travelled this way before. For quick and easy meals for all your outdoor adventures, use the code ABIGAIL for free shipping on your next Back Country Cuisine order: bit.ly/44uFDAB Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Howie on Instagram: instagram.com/howie_mcfadyen/ Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

In this week's episode, I'm talking to the inspirational Laura Waters. Laura is a travel writer, speaker, author and presenter who lives near Melbourne, Australia. She is the author of ‘Bewildered', a book about her solo journey hiking New Zealand's Te Araroa trail, 3000 kilometres of raw, wild, mountainous trail winding from the top of the North Island to the tip of the South Island. Originally, Laura was meant to walk the 5 month trail with her friend, but when the friend decided to drop out on day two, Laura made the decision to continue on alone.Laura is single, childfree, and is a member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. She has written for numerous publications including Escape (Newscorp), NZ Herald, Australian Traveller, Geographical UK, RAC, Jetstar, Virgin, Outdoor, Wild, Great Walks, Action Diver, Active Retirees and many more. Topics that Laura & I cover are:the story of what prompted her to walk the Te Araroa trail;her decision to continue alone when her friend dropped out on Day 2;how the trek involved hiking thick forests, volcanic terrain, mountains, as well as rafting down rivers;how Laura loved the simplicity of ‘no makeup, no mirrors, no media';how although she was alone, Laura would sometimes walk with other people on the trail;how getting caught in a snow storm taught Laura that she was capable of doing it on her own;how Laura found the physical strength required for the trip more difficult than the mental strength;how the anxiety and depression that Laura was suffering from before she left, completely lifted within a couple of weeks on the trail;the transformative power of nature, and how Laura felt totally connected to the nature around her;how the trip freed up her mind and she felt a lightness of being;how her trip gave her the courage to go after her dreams of being a writer;how passion is a great compass to tell you if you're on the right track in life;Laura's book, BeWILDered, and how it was even harder than her 5 month hike;how Laura would love a partner to share her life's journey with.Check out Laura's website:https://soultrekkers.com.au/ Buy Laura's book, Bewildered:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bewildered-Laura-Waters/dp/0369334442 Follow Laura on Instagram:@laurawaters_writer Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

Six months ago Southlander Simon Patton could hardly manage a 5km without stopping. But those days are long gone. At the weekend he completed five of New Zealand's great walks in just five days - nonnop. Simon joins us now to tell the tale.

One of the country's Great Walks - the 82-kilometre Heaphy Track, in the West Coast's Kahurangi National Park - is fully reopening on Thursday. It's been more than a year-and-a-half since a storm knocked out a section at Karamea, with an equally devastating impact on tourism. Development West Coast chief executive Heath Milne spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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You'll finally be able to book a hut or campsite on one of New Zealand's Great Walks today. Technical difficulties have plagued the Department of Conservation's booking system and forced delays since April. But now they're confident the bugs have been squashed. The Tongariro Northern Circuit will take bookings from today, with more great walks opening up over the next couple of weeks. Furhana Ahmad is a tourism operator with Ruggedy Range Wilderness Experience on Stewart Island. Ahmad spoke to Corin Dann.

Neuseeland ist ein Traumziel für alle Wanderliebhaber und Naturfans. Einmal die Naturwunder Neuseelands zu entdecken und durch die Landschaften von Herr der Ringe zu wandern ist ein unvergessliches Erlebnis! Am besten entdeckst du die Natur dabei auf den Great Walks. Das sind die beliebtesten und schönsten Wanderwege von Neuseeland. Meistens handelt es sich dabei um mehrtägige Wanderungen auf denen du zu Fuß ein wahres Paradies vorfindest und abends in Schutzhütten übernachtest. Melly ist ein absoluter Neuseelandfan und hat schon einige der Great Walks absolviert. In dieser Folge nimmt sie dich mit auf eine Reise durch das Wanderparadies und gibt wertvolle Tipps für die Planung der Wanderungen.  Auf den Great Walks in Neuseeland bist du der Natur ganz nah - so klappt es mit der Buchung!  Mittlerweile gibt es 10 Great Walks in Neuseeland und sie sind auf der Nord- und Südinsel, sowie Steward Island verteilt. Die Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten sind limitiert, weshalb du in der Great Walk Saison weit im vorraus schon einen Platz online buchen solltest. Der beliebteste unter den Great Walks und weit über die Grenzen Neuseelands bekannte Milford Track ist meist innerhalb der ersten Stunde nach Freischaltung im System restlos ausgebucht. Obwohl es schwierig ist einen Platz zu bekommen hat Melly es geschafft, gleich 4 von 10 Great Walks in der vergangenen Saison zu laufen. Wie das ging und was sie auf den Wanderungen erlebt hat hörst du in dieser Folge! Auf diesen Great Walks war Melly unterwegs und berichtet davon im Podcast: Routeburn Track - 32 km - 3 Tage / 2 Nächte Aspiring National Park und Fiordland National Park Milford Track - 53 km - 4 Tage / 3 Nächte Fiordland National Park Kepler Track - 60 km - 4 Tage / 3 Nächte Fiordland National Park Tongariro Norther Circuit - 45 km - 3 Tage / 2 Nächte Tongariro National Park Werbung: Travelite: Sicher dir 10% Rabatt auf die Taschen und Koffer von Travelite mit dem Code “OTP10” auf www.travelite.com Mastercard: Alle Informationen zur Debit Mastercard unter https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/mehrkarte.html Für mehr Inspirationen zu Melinas Reisen schau doch einmal auf ihrem Blog vor bei! Beeindruckende Fotografien findest du dort oder aber auch auf Melinas Instagram unter @mellyike! Hier buchst du dir Plätze für die Great Walks beim Department of Conservation New Zealand! Werde außerdem Mitglied in unserem Reiseclub bei Patreon! Unterstütze uns monatlich mit einem kleinen Beitrag und erhalte so exklusive Inhalte zu jeder Folge und höre zudem ohne Werbung. Bitte hinterlasse eine Rezension des Off The Path Podcasts auf Spotify oder iTunes. Bewertungen auf iTunes oder Spotify sind super hilfreich für das Ranking der Show und sind für uns die beste Bezahlung für die ganze Arbeit, die in die Show investiert wird.

Hopes were high that dates for booking spots on the Great Walks would be released yesterday. But trampers and tourism businesses were disappointed, again. The Department of Conservation has had another false start with the bookings system. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.

Tourism operators say delays to booking Great Walks will cost them much-needed work. The Department of Conservation has abandoned its plans to open most of the Great Walks for bookings yesterday and today, citing ongoing technology issues. Last week, the bookings system crashed for several hours after 10-thousand people tried to find a spot on the Milford Track. Most Great Walks will open for bookings in June. Paparoa Guided Walks operations manager Edward Cochrane says his staff were practising booking yesterday morning. He told tourism reporter Tess Brunton it took more than half an hour of attempts before they were redirected to a new webpage detailing the delay. DOC's booking services manager Cameron Hyland says its system vendor assured them that the issue had been resolved after changes were made, but another issue was found just before bookings opened yesterday morning. He says bookings were postponed to minimise ongoing frustration and allow time to investigate and fix the new issue. The department is expecting a detailed analysis from its vendor today.

The Department of Conservation has blamed a 'function issue' for the repeated crashes of the booking system for the Milford Track Great Walk. Thousands of trampers were left frustrated on Wednesday, spending up to an hour trying to log onto the booking system for the track after the web-page glitched. DOC's Visitor Advice Manager, Lynnell Greer says that they will ensure the system is fully functional before the next round of Great Walks open. She says the issue wasn't picked up in testing, and they will now be asking their IT vendor why that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're keen to walk one of the country's 10 Great Walks, bookings open later this month for this coming season, the first season since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic when there are no restrictions.   The Conservation Department says it expects interest will be very high from Kiwis and international visitors. A bit like old times! The Milford, Kepler and Routeburn are hugely popular and book out pretty quickly, so it's great to have new options on the table such as the West Coast's Paparoa Track.   It will cost a little more to tramp or ride the Paparoa Track this season, as DOC at the end of the week announced they are increasing hut costs to be in line with some of the other Great Walks.   I fast-packed the Paparoa Track last November, staying one night in the Pororari Hut. It cost $35. I remember thinking at the time, snuggled up in the Hut surrounded by amazing views after a long day filled with amazing views - $35 is ridiculous for this.   The price is rising to $45.00 for an adult, still less than a night in a hut on the Milford which will cost you $78, or $68 per night on the Routeburn or Kepler. As well as increases on the Paparoa Track, standard hut fees will increase from $5 to $10 and serviced hut fees will move from $15 to $25.   This is the first adjustment to hut category fees since 2008, and I don't think we can complain.   Here's why: For many of us, getting to a Great Walk costs much more than doing the walk - unless you're doing one of those fancy tours where people cook and carry for you. Most of us have to fly, drive, find accommodation and organise pickups or drop offs, just to get to the start of a Great Walk. It's a costly exercise, and why I'm not on a track more often.   While I appreciate the cost of spending time in our great outdoors should be affordable to all Kiwis, a night in a hut is likely the lowest cost of the whole trip. So an extra $10 a night isn't too much of a stretch.    Then there's the fact these fees help maintain, repair and improve experiences at huts and campsites, lodges, cottages, and cabins. Tracks and huts exist in some of the most remote places in the country and experience extreme weather; it's no easy task keeping them in good condition.   Fees also help balance the cost burden between users and taxpayers. I know not everyone loves the idea of lying on a plastic covered mattress in a shared room and having to dash outside to the loo.    It's a privilege to spend a night or two in our national parks, and I don't mind paying for it. Honestly, I'm surprised we're not paying much more. And let's not forget there are many ways we can enjoy our outdoors without it costing us. It may be a day hike, a bike ride or a paddle; we can all enjoy the parks in different ways.   First cost increase since 2008 - it's hard to complain.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Fulton moved to New Zealand just before the pandemic and found herself living in the country's outdoor capital, Christchurch. She quickly fell in love with the outdoors, rock climbing and hiking. In this episode she shares about hiking the Milford Track, 'the finest walk in the world'. Sam shares a breakdown of each day, what to pack, what to eat and what to expect for one of the country's most popular Great Walks. If the Milford Track isn't already on your bucket list, it will be after you listen to this. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Sam on Instagram: instagram.com/samantha._fulton/ Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz

A Kiwi developer has created an app to help with booking Great Walks. Last May, 20,000 bunks on the Milford Track were snapped up in minutes, but this app tracks cancellations, telling people who missed out if a bed becomes available. App developer James Morgan says more than 700 people have signed up so far. "And I've had a lot of feedback of people saying 'thank you' and 'this is amazing', which is always good to hear as well."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Designing Trail Flair with Kadi & Cameron Fedde of The Very Least Ultralight Gear:Kadi and Cameron Fedde began making ultralight gear outdoor gear, like backpacking bags and tents, out of their van while traveling around the South Island of New Zealand during the global pandemic in 2020. They've grown their company and have exciting things planned for the future. Listen in to find out where they started and where they are headed next!You can find Kadi and Cameron at the links below. And, if you're in New Zealand, watch for them sporting the coolest trail flair on the Great Walks or at markets in the Christchurch Area.Email Website Instagram Facebook Who to Follow:These are the accounts that Cameron mentioned on the showTim @learnmyogRipstop by the Roll @ripstopbytheroll Make to Hike @maketohikeKadi reached out afterwards to share some of her favorite accounts tooSarah Mehl Histand @sarahmhistand Sara Quackennbush @mountain_dog_adventuresEmilie @adventures_with_emilieSupplies to Use:Sewing Machine Singer Heavy Duty @singersewingcompanyMaterial Challenge Ultra @challengesailclothAccessory 3D Printer Extra Item Iron Links for Others:Kadi's Woodburning Account @pyromaediakTheir Tent Making Blog Opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the interviewed guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the hosts, Peak Pyrography and/or Fedde Studios LLC.

Angus McKenzie has spent the past ten years as a guide on the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park in the northwest corner of the South Island.

The Resilient Farmer talks about Great Walks, tough times on the farm and why he wants he wants to be a better man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 360 ~ January 12, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics There is a Top 10 list of New Zealand’s Great Walks, and one of them is actually a paddle trip There are species of fish that are really big, and some of them have been caught by kayak fisherman A few reasons why you should […]

Episode 360 ~ January 12, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics There is a Top 10 list of New Zealand’s Great Walks, and one of them is actually a paddle trip There are species of fish that are really big, and some of them have been caught by kayak fisherman A few reasons why you should […]

The Department of Conservation is adopting a new plan to adapt our Great Walks to the impacts of climate change.

This episode is the highlights from July's Cicerone Live event on the England Coast Path with Andrew McCloy, author of Great Walks on the England Coast Path 30 classic walks on the longest National Trail. The England Coast Path, once fully open, will be the world's longest coast path - at a leg-stretching 2,800 miles! Andrew McCloy, author of the guidebook to Great Walks on the England Coast Path, shares some of his favourite parts of the path and answers listener questions.If you'd like to walk the England Coast Path yourself, you can find Andrew McCloy's Cicerone's guidebook here. If you'd like to watch the video of this event or even join in on the next one, you can do so on our live page.Search for @CiceronePress on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook community group, Cicerone Connect. Sign up for the Cicerone newsletter to keep up to date with all our news, events and guidebooks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of the country's iconic Great Walks may be rerouted or huts moved as the Department of Conservation prepares for more extreme weather due to climate change. In the past few years, many of the walks have had to close for long periods of time after storms caused slips, wiped out tracks or destroyed key bridges. Tess Brunton has more.  

Since age seven, Lucy spent her weekends on family camping trips and gradually built up to longer day-hikes and Great Walks across Aotearoa. Now in her teens, she shares her adventures to inspire other young people to experience the outdoors. In this episode, Lucy talks about one of her favourite hike to date - the Alex Knob track! She shares her best advice for you, whether you're walking it in a day or want to spend the night camping under the stars. A hidden West Coast gem, the Alex Knob Track gives you incredible views of Franz Josef Glacier - if you manage to find a gap in the clouds. Tune in to this episode for tips on the best time to hike the track and what to expect along the way - perhaps a Kea encounter? Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Lucy on Instagram: instagram.com/lucyscompass/ Follow Lucy on TikTok: tiktok.com/@lucyscompass Read Lucy's blog: nzlucyscompass.wordpress.com/ Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

The Department of Conservation's Great Walks bookings have opened this week - but many were full within just a couple of minutes. Huts and campsites at the Kepler, Milford and Tongariro Northern Circuit walks have all booked out for January. Every year it's a race to get a booking - last year it took just 15 minutes for accommodation on the Milford Track to fill up for the entire season. DOC's Heritage and Visitors Director Tim Bamford spoke to Corin Dann.

Some of DOC's great walks booked out this week in just a matter of minutes. Huts and campsites on the Kepler, Milford and the Tongariro Northern Circuit are all booked out for January. Anecdotally, more New Zealanders are lacing up their boots to go bush - so is tramping having a revival? Invercargill tramper and author of Moir's Guide South Robin McNeill spoke to Corin Dann

Laura is an award-winning freelance travel writer, content/copywriter, speaker, and author of the memoir "Bewildered - Leaving everything behind for 3,000km in the wilds of New Zealand", shortlisted for the 2020 New Zealand Mountain Film & Book Festival award and winner of 2021 ASTW Best Travel Book. She was also runner up in the Australian Society of Travel Writers Annual Awards 2020 for best adventure story for her tale about paddling the Noosa River for Geographical UK. She writes engaging and inspiring features for various publications including Escape (News Corp), Australian Traveller, New Zealand Herald, Get Lost, Great Walks, Caravan World, and many more. (For portfolio see https://soultrekkers.com.au/portfolio-item/). Laura is trained in real estate copywriting and have also written engaging sponsored content, blogs, brochures, website, newsletters, and manuals). Thanks, Laura for sharing your story ========================== Share with a friend if that benefited you! Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growandscaleonlinecommunity Follow us: Website: www.themindbug.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCuLCNxnsCPnOKnVCU4odbDQ Instagram: www.instagram.com/matteoandrenata Facebook: www.facebook.com/matteoandrenata If you would like to reach us via email: hello@themindbug.com Be Relentless & See you in the next episode!

Panellists Janet Wilson and David Cormack discuss the Tax Principles Act, the Drive 4 Life programme and Aotearoa's Great Walks.

Conservation Minister Kiri Allan is promising a forensic examination of the funding available to Tūhoe to maintain Te Urewera and Lake Waikaremoana as one of the Great Walks, after an iwi appeal for more money. Te Urewera was shut back in August when Delta arrived and the country went into level 4. Tūhoe, the iwi and kaitiaki of the area said Crown under-resourcing had made the Lake Waikaremoana track unsafe. Earlier this week an iwi leader told Checkpoint the lake is re-opening on Waitangi Day, and the Great Walk will reopen in two weeks - but Tūhoe will be talking to the government about extra funding. Te Urewera Board Chair Tāmati Kruger said funding needs to be boosted back to “at least” the level it was before the Tūhoe settlement when the area used to be a national park. Tūhoe receives about $2.5 million a year from the Crown for resources. When it was a national park Kruger said funding to DOC was at least $7 million. Kiri Allan told Checkpoint she has not heard of funding being that much, and is investigating.

Grab your hiking boots - Lake Waikaremoana will reopen to visitors next month. Te Urewera was shut back in August when Delta arrived and the country went into level 4. Tūhoe, the iwi and kaitiaki of the area, said Crown under-resourcing had made the Lake Waikaremoana track unsafe. Access to the lake is reopening on Waitangi Day, and the Great Walk will reopen in two weeks. Ko taku manuhiri inaianei ko Tāmati Kruger - Te Urewera Board Chair.

2021 marked the 90th anniversary of FMC, or the Federated Mountain Clubs. As an organisation it predates the Great Walks, but they've made a lot of huge wanders themselves. To tell us more about the history of the clubs and where they're headed this century Emile spoke to Former editor of the organisation's magazine Backcountry Shaun Barnett, and the current President of the FMC Jan Finlayson.

Over the summer months we've been taking a few trips around the country with the former Prime Minister, head of the UN's development programme, and tramping enthusiast Helen Clark, who after many years of travelling around the world has put her time in Aotearoa to good use by walking some of the Great Walks. This week we're heading to the Routeburn Track!

Over the next summer months we'll be taking a few trips around the country with the former Prime Minister, head of the UN's development programme, and tramping enthusiast Helen Clark, who after many years of travelling around the world has put her time in Aotearoa to good use by walking some of the Great Walks around the country. Today we're hiking over Hump Ridge, and we're packing the camp kitchen!

Michelle shares what inspired her to begin a backpacking journey which includes hiking the Te Araroa and some of the Great Walks. Michelle talks candidly about dealing with Graves Disease, mental health struggles and how that impacted her hike on the Te Araroa. We talk about pushing through fear and how she hopes that sharing her hiking adventures (and misadventures) can help others who want to get out on the trail. We cover highlights from the Te Araroa and also what it is like to hike some of the Great Walks.  Learn more about the trails:Te AraroaThe 10 Great WalksConnect with Michelle:Web: Long White GypsyInstagram: @longwhitegypsyYouTube: Long White GypsyConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Top stories this morning... There's anger in Christchurch, as the nervous wait begins to see if the virus has spread beyond the two positive Bishopdale cases Public health experts want tighter border controls around Auckland A new proposal for Auckland Light Rail is more than ten times the original cost And sought-after spots on the country's Great Walks are opening up as locked-down Aucklanders cancel their bookings.

Top stories this morning... There's anger in Christchurch, as the nervous wait begins to see if the virus has spread beyond the two positive Bishopdale cases Public health experts want tighter border controls around Auckland A new proposal for Auckland Light Rail is more than ten times the original cost And sought-after spots on the country's Great Walks are opening up as locked-down Aucklanders cancel their bookings.

The walk of a lifetime has come to a shuddering halt for trampers stuck in the upper North Island's alert level 3 lockdowns. About 650 people are registered to walk the entire Te Araroa Trail - which runs the length of New Zealand from Cape Reinga to Bluff - this season. The mammoth 3000km route takes between four and five months to complete. Overnight or back country tramping is not permitted under alert level 3, and Te Tai Tokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau and Waikato are set to be there until at least Monday. For the dozens of walkers stuck on the road to nowhere, the only walking they are doing is to the local Covid swabbing station to get a test so they can jet out of lockdown. Jean Bell reports.

NIWA and the Department of Conservation have teamed up to create detailed weather forecasts of the country's National Parks, huts and most popular trails. Anyone who's been out in the bush knows how rugged and remote trails can be and how fast the weather can change. NIWA and DOC hope to improve people's ability to safely plan trips into the great outdoors, and have put safety at the heart of the forecast. Parks Weather focuses first and foremost on the risk of hazards such as heavy rain, extreme temperatures, strong winds and snow. The website launched several months ago with 49 sites, concentrating on the Great Walks and locations in the country's 13 National Parks. It's now rolled out an additional 22 sites, as chosen by DOC - based on the areas with the highest risk of severe weather, and with the greatest number of visitors. There are now over 70 locations, with hopes that more will be added in future. Kathryn speaks to Nava Fedaeff, a forecaster at NIWA who has been working on the project this year.

NIWA and the Department of Conservation have teamed up to create detailed weather forecasts of the country's National Parks, huts and most popular trails. Anyone who's been out in the bush knows how rugged and remote trails can be and how fast the weather can change. NIWA and DOC hope to improve people's ability to safely plan trips into the great outdoors, and have put safety at the heart of the forecast. Parks Weather focuses first and foremost on the risk of hazards such as heavy rain, extreme temperatures, strong winds and snow. The website launched several months ago with 49 sites, concentrating on the Great Walks and locations in the country's 13 National Parks. It's now rolled out an additional 22 sites, as chosen by DOC - based on the areas with the highest risk of severe weather, and with the greatest number of visitors. There are now over 70 locations, with hopes that more will be added in future. Kathryn speaks to Nava Fedaeff, a forecaster at NIWA who has been working on the project this year.

Cameron and Kadi relocated to New Zealand from Colorado during the pandemic but made the most of it by purchasing a van to live in. Their adventures are now taking them on foot by tramping The Great Walks of New Zealand with gear they made themselves. Listen to hear about upcycling yoga pants for stretch pockets on a backpack and what New Zealand trails have to offer!  Show MentionsFabrics0.51 oz Dyneema® Composite Fabric2.92 oz Dyneema® Composite Fabric Hybrid2.2 oz HEX70 XLNew Zealand Great WalksLake Waikaremoana Great WalkTongariro Northern CircuitWhanganui JourneyAbel Tasman Coast TrackHeaphy TrackRouteburn TrackMilford Track Paparoa Track Kepler TrackRakiura TrackRead more about their hike on The Kepler Track and click here to see how they made their Ultralight Pyramid Tent. Follow their adventures on Instagram @kadi_and_camFind Us on Social Media

Sally Lucas showcases Aussie zoos and Great Walks.

Mal has inspired countless people to chase their own adventures as he turned his love of trail running and adventure into philanthropic ventures, raising over $800,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ and Mental Health NZ with his 7 in 7 campaign (running 7 Great Walks in 7 days) and the High 5-0 challenge (running up 50 peaks in 50 days) before turning his attention to building a solid community of trail runners online, with Wild Things. Mikki and Mal talk about this and how to build a foundation and story to support a charity, they talk about Mal's battle with chronic fatigue. We also mention the soon to be launched event, The Wild, a 100 mile event run across the bottom of the South Island in the area Mal now calls home. Enjoy this conversation! Malcom Law on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-law-b5a711b/?originalSubdomain=nzHigh 5-0 challenge https://runningwildnz.com/Wild things: https://www.wildthings.club/The Wild: https://www.thewild100.co.nz/Top of the South running tour: https://runningwildnz.com/wild-tours/tots/

Will Copestake's adventures have taken him across the Great Walks of New Zealand, A Crossing of Iceland and several expeditions to Kayak amongst the Patagonian fjords. Most notably, Will was named both Scottish and UK Adventurer of the year (2015) for his 364-day solo circumnavigation of Scotland by kayak and a continuous ascent of all 282 winter Munro mountains. Subsequently, this was followed by a winter round of the Corbett mountains in 2016.Enjoyed the Show? Tag me @johnhorsfall on InstagramJoin the Adventure - https://mailchi.mp/44c55725379d/newsletter-page-ziba-adventuresWill's WebsiteWill's InstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-modern-adventurer/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today's episode is with Jen Benson - writer, photographer, runner, adventurer and mum of 2.  Together with her husband Sim, Jen has written a number of books; the latest being "100 Great Walks with Kids".  You can find out more about Jen and Sim on their website jenandsimbenson.co.uk and on instagram @jenandsim.  In this episode Jen and I talk about the impact of having children on living an active life, including:the physical impact of having children and getting back to exercise.racing an ultra marathon while breastfeeding.The need to "prove yourself" post babyJen and Sim's "Wild Year" living in a bell tent with their children.Buggy running, slings and useful kit.The importance of support and sharing childcare duties.I hope you enjoy this first episode.  Please leave a review,  share the podcast with a mum friend, get in touch on insta @whatnextmumpodcast and join the facebook group "What next mum podcast".

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash is promising targeted support for struggling tourism businesses but with a warning - the old model is unsustainable and has to go.In a speech this morning in Queenstown, Nash unveiled some details of what that support might be, adding that it will likely target specific regions - the West Coast of the South Island, Queenstown, Fiordland, Aoraki Mt Cook, Kaikōura.He later told media that proposals for support, yet to be signed off by Cabinet, included working capital to help tourism businesses come out of hibernation when international visitors returned to New Zealand, business advice and funding to implement that advice, a fund to help regions diversify tourism-centric economies, and mental health support.He added that he had no intention of capping the number of international tourists, but wanted to see higher prices for them than for locals, which is already in place for accommodation on the Great Walks.That could include entry fees to national parks and conservation areas for foreign visitors, but not Kiwis.And he wanted to see changes to the international tourist levy, which is currently $35."It excludes Australians. We're missing a trick here. Australians charge Kiwis. Why shouldn't we charge Australians? There's work being done on this and no decisions have been made."Nash added that the Government was working on a way to allow local authorities to implement a bed tax, which Queenstown is very keen on, if they chose."The goal is to ensure that when people come to New Zealand, they spend money in a way that adds to their experience but also adds value to our communities."He said a trans-Tasman travel bubble, which the industry is desperate for, was likely to open this year, while the borders to the rest of the world would likely reopen in 2022.But when the tap turned back on for international visitors, a new tourism model was needed."It can't go back to how it was. It is unsustainable, it lacks resilience ... The world has been changed by Covid-19, and so we must change with it," Nash said in his speech."In a number of places, the industry was beginning to erode its social licence to operate, and therefore lose the community's support for continued growth of the sort we were seeing."Perhaps we had also passed the tipping point, in some key iconic spots, of not delivering on our global brand of '100% Pure'."Queenstown in particular had struggled to keep control of issues that mass tourism had brought such as traffic congestion, accommodation prices, road accidents and staff shortages."The November 2019 'Mood of the Nation' research done for the tourism industry found that 78 per cent of residents here were more likely to think there was too much pressure from international visitors," Nash said.Research for Tourism NZ showed that New Zealand faced a revenue gap of $12.9 billion a year without international visitors.Domestic tourism spend was up 24 per cent to $1.17b in January of this year compared to January 2020, but total visitor spend fell 11 per cent overall.The Government has already put $400 million towards tourism recovery, which included $299m in cash grants and loans for 130 businesses and $20.2m for New Zealand's 31 Regional Tourism Organisations.Nash promised more help was coming, but ruled out regional wage subsidies or Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme grants or loans.The help would target the regions most heavily reliant on international tourism, he said.The Government will also support tourism workers into conservation or infrastructure jobs, he added."We won't leave our worst affected communities behind."He repeated aspects of the vision he outlined at the end of last year including an overhaul of freedom camping, changes to the international visitor levy to ease the financial burden on the local communities they visit, and partnerships with business, workers and Māori focused on productivity and sustainability.A discussion document on...

Kia Ora Whanau.Andrew Robinson stood looking at the sign halfway between Mangatepōpō road and Soda Springs which encourages travellers to complete the Northern Circuit if the sky is blue and clear and to turn back if the path is shrouded in cloud. Knowing that he and his team had gambled with the weather on their first day Robinson stood contemplating whether to continue or not in his quest to be the first person to complete the 10 great walks of New Zealand in 10 days. Initially wanting to make the circuit, commonsense won out and the team turned back have been set against the teeth of the storm for some time. Resigning himself to having been stopped at the first hurdle by the ele ents, Andrew and his crew set off to kayak the Whanganui river, disappointed, but vowing to get as much done as they possibly could. It was a little into the 93km first day that Andrew came up with a plan to get this epic endeavour back on track. This plan involved Jean Beaumount, An Audi, Vegan pies from the BP in Taihape, and a whole lot of hustling. Eugene and Matt talk with Andrew about his First Known Time on New Zealand’s Great Walks, Tough Mudders, Even Tougher Mudders, Eddie Vedder (not that one), and how far you can bend someone’s offer of “a smoothie and a shower” all on this week’s Dirt Church Radio. Enjoy.

Wendy Haynes is one of Australia's leading marriage celebrants. She creates celebrations that are meaningful, heartfelt, fun and most of all inspiring. I know, she married my wife Kirsten and me. Wendy is a unique, ultralight adventurer, tramping from the Kimberley's in Australia to the Loire Valley in France and the Great Walks of New Zealand. She has volunteered in Daramshala, the city the Dalai Lama calls home, in the foothills of the Himalaya, and with her partner ran away to the Circus. Join in to hear more of Wendy Hayne's tales from the trail.This episode Wendy wants to give a shout out to the All Women, All Trails Facebook group for their support and encouragement of her becoming a solo tramper.Wendy can be found at website Wendy Haynes 

Rachel Gamble-Flint is an impressive illustrator, rowing coach, and one of a team of four to be the first to row across Cook's Strait. Rachel draws maps of the Great Walks as well as many other trails. Her talent is outstanding. You can find her illustrations at rachelgambleflint.myportfolio.com. Join to hear more tales from Rachel.This episode Rachel has selected Awarua Guides as her outdoor business to give a shout out to. So be sure to check them out as well.Rachel can also be found on Instagram @rach_gambleflint_illustration and @rach_gamble_flint

Communities near New Zealand's Great Walks are celebrating a surge in domestic bookings from Kiwis keen to check out their own backyard. 

Covid may have all but killed international tourism but the Department of Conservation's Great Walks are still attracting record number of trampers. Opening week saw a 36 percent increase in overall bookings for six of the eight walks that are open. The boost comes on the back of the domestic tourism campaign encouraging New Zealanders to "do something new". Department of Conservation boss Lou Sanson talks to Lisa Owen.

In this week’s mini-episode, I explore the utter joy of walking a golf course for the sake of a good walk. I’ve been out to Kearney Hill Golf Links in Lexington taking very amateur pictures of the course for a blog project. What I’ve found while out there on the course, either alone or with…

The second of our two Great Walks of New Zealand discussions, we talk about the Tongariro Northern Circuit that was completed by The Long Way's Better at the end of 2019. This four day hike takes you around the active volcanoes of Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe (used as Mt Doom from Lord of the Rings) with public huts along the way to stay in.  Hear all about the adventure as Donovan and Alissa recount their journey through this remarkable landscape. 

Luke Edwards is an everyday guy, who makes adventure a part of his life. He's taken on hikes all over the world, as well as challenging expeditions involving multiple trails over consecutive days, in both NZ and Australia. Trek Coach recently joined Luke's team to take on the best of the 10 Great Walks of Queensland in 10 Days, an Expedition supported by the Queensland National Parks and The National Trust of Australia, Queensland. Here we discuss the highlights of the expedition, what motivated Luke to make this adventure a reality, and the lessons we learnt along the way. 

Sounds from deep in the heart of the Australian rainforest. Situated near the famous Glass House Mountains and not far from the beaches of Noosa Heads, Kondalilla Falls provides an unexpected diversion from the more popular spots. Though the creek is small, at nearly 300 feet, it is an impressive waterfall by any standard. There are swimming pools at the top and bottom and the surrounding rainforest is filled with all the sounds you would imagine in such a lush location. This recording was taking a kilometer or two further in to the jungle from the falls. You can just hear the creek gurgling away in the distance in some of the quieter moments. But the best bits come when the thunder rolls in as if to punctuate the growing intensity of the heat, humidity and incessant volume grinding out of the forest. The falls lie along Queenland’s Great Walks system of trails. Snaking their way through the state’s warm subtropical rainforest, you will also encounter tall open eucalypt forest and picturesque waterfalls along your route between the various established bush camp sites. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mal Law is a living trail running legend.  His life philosophy is summed up in this one sentence. Dream Big. Live Big. Do Good. Inspire People. These are the beliefs that drive his passion for ‘adventures with a cause’.  From early childhood he  devoured stories of great adventurers and explorers and  always dreamed big and imagined great adventures of his own, but until quitting a successful market research career in 2008 he had lacked the self-belief to actually live big. That all changed when the idea of running New Zealand’s 7 mainland Great Walks back to back in just 7 days came to me out of the blue. It was a hugely audacious challenge; one that nobody had ever attempted before and it would push him as a self confessed humble ‘weekend warrior’ type athlete, to the very brink of his capabilities. But he had a special reason for wanting to attempt the unthinkable; what many said was the impossible. He wanted to do good by raising a serious amount of money for a charity close to his heart, Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ, because as a 9-year old he had lost his older brother to this cruel disease. And against the odds I succeeded. What’s more he discovered that in sharing his adventures he could inspire people to push their own boundaries and tackle their own ‘personal Everest’. Since then he has dreamed up, planned and completed lots more epic adventures and has raised almost $800,000 for charity. He has  defied the odds and refused to let his limited athletic prowess define who he is  or what I he is capable of.  He continues to push his personal boundaries and through writing, film-making and public speaking he continues to tell stories that inspire people to believe, as he does, that ordinary people really can achieve extraordinary things. His most famous and audacious adventure was to run 50 marathons in 50 days doing 50 mountains in New Zealand. This huge adventure nearly broke him and he had to change the goals along the way due to injuries but in true nature he persevered as best he could and the film from this mission has now travelled with the Banff Mountain film festival all over the world. He had over 300 people involved, the logistics were huge and the project planning immense. It was a project that he admits nearly broke him and he has never quite been the same.  We discuss being "breakable", we discuss the hell hole of depression after huge projects like this, we discuss burn out and how to find balance and joy again in life.  Mal is now inspiring other trail runners through his Wildthings trail runner club and you can join that here www.wildthings.club or find more out about Mal go to www.malcolmlaw.co.nz We would also like to thank the sponsors of this show.  Running Hot Coaching:  The online training platform run by Lisa Tamati and Neil Wagstaff.  Do you have a dream to run a big race, maybe a half marathon, a marathon or even an ultramarathon? Have you struggled to fit in the training in your busy life? Maybe you don't know where to start or perhaps you have done a few races but keep having motivation or injuries troubles? Do you want to beat last years time or finish at the front of the pack? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we can help you. We promise to get you to the start line in the best shape ever! We will give you the benefit of our years of knowledge and experience in competing and training athletes, so you can avoid the mistakes, train efficiently, have fun and stay in optimal health while you are doing it. So who are we? Lisa Tamati is an a professional ultramarathon runner with over 23 years experiences racing the world's toughest endurance events and leading expeditions. Author of two internationally published running adventure books. She is also a mindset expert. From crossing the Libyan desert on foot to running Death Valley to running the length of NZ for charity, she has been there and done that. For more information on Lisa click here: www.lisatamati.co.nz Neil Wagstaff is an exercise scientist, coach and ultramarathon runner with over 22 years experience in the health and fitness industry. He has trained hundreds of athletes and coaches alike to the successful completion of their goals. For more info on Neil click here: ... see more (link to the about us page Training Tilt software - a complete toolkit for trainers, health and fitness professionals, coaches and nutritionists, combine your website, ecommerce needs, client communication and training plans into one easy to use platform. Find out more at www.lisatamati.co.nz/trainingtilt   The Path of an Athlete - Mindset academy. This is an in-depth online programme that teaches you how to develop mental toughness, resilience, leadership skills, a never quit mentality  and the keys for success in any endeavour. Do you wish you had the mental toughness of an extreme athlete? Do you seek the confidence to deal with any threat, to steer any situation or challenge to a positive outcome? 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Join me on my trip to the beautiful village & cliffs of Kingsdown. Hear my tales as I walk along the cliffs on a magic visit that's only 40 mins from Thanet

The Milford Track is the most famous of New Zealand’s Great Walks — and for good reason. An easy track, wonderful scenery and birdsong, and good infrastructure make the Milford one awesome track. Learn how to prepare for the walk in our Milford Track podcast.

I reflect on my first full day of guide dog training, including a couple of really promising walks along Euston Road and a few concerns about obedience. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #obedience #stubborn

Tourism Tweetup the Podcast Chatting with Graham Michael Freeman one of the six winners of Best Jobs in the World, a marketing campaign run by Tourism Australia aimed at encouraging youth travel to Australia. We chat to Graham about storytelling and how he used Instagram to tell the story of Tasmania, Australia.   Episode #12 of Tourism Tweetup the Podcast we talk to one of the Best Jobs in the World winners Graham Michael Freeman about visual storytelling, Instagram and social media for tourism operators. Tips to tourism operators from Graham about social media 1) Social media should be about advocacy and community rather than a point of sale 2) Social media is social, use it to build relationships and remember it is two way 3) Use social media to listen to followers and then also respond to feedback 4) Use it to find who your champions are and giving them a chance to shine Graham loves the immediacy and real time nature of Instagram as a marketing tool as well as its ability to be picked up and shared by others gaining an even wider audience. Also the authenticity that goes along with shooting and posting a photo, presenting the experience as it is then and there, as someone has really experiences. This also allows you to bring the audience on the experience with you. Graham on Instagram Graham in Twitter Graham on Facebook What is an Instameet? You set a time and physical place and meet with the purpose of taking photos of that particular area. Many are at sunrise or sunset. An instameet is open to photographers or people of all skill level and is often a place people share tips and ideas about photography and about the Instagram app itself. You can take photos via your DSLR Camera or your smartphone and anything in-between. An instameet is a great way to build relationships and meet in real life others who love Instagram and photography. Final Tips Adaptability, embrace changes Figure out what works best for you, experiment You don't have to be across all the platforms to be successful Build relations, listen to followers and great that advocacy Other Links Larc Tours 1770 Great Walks of Australia Australian State Tourism Boards on Instagram 12 Things You Can Do To Rock Your Social Media in 2015   The post Episode #12: Storytelling thru social media appeared first on Holly G.

Amazing trail runner and author of the book One Step Beyond  Malcolm Law and his equally talented wife Sally Law sat down with us and discussed how a small gift in the form of a book became the spark for a dramatic change in life.  Malcolm spun on his heel, leaving the corporate world to become a trail  adventurer and a major fundraiser for Leukemia & Blood Foundation of New Zealand.   Malcolm Law set out to perform a world-first attempt to run New Zealand’s seven renowned ‘Great Walks’ in seven consecutive days.  It would take 3-5 days to "Walk" each of the sections so in trailrunner fashion he decided he should run them.  Malcolm has set a new adventure and equally agressive fund raising goal.  Running 50 Peaks in 50 days  combined with a fund raising goal well over 250K for the Mental Health Foundation of NZ. You can find more about Malcolm on his website http://runningwildnz.com/ Wanna FREE signed copy of One Step Beyond.  Join the contest ending June 18th, 2014.  Complete this sentence, "You know you have Gone One Step Beyond when you..."    Submit   #OneStepBeyond on Twitter or at TRN FaceBook for a chance to be chosen by Malcolm.