Podcasts about great walks

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including recent storms, the transition to video podcasting, listener feedback, Black Friday shopping for hunting gear, preparations for an upcoming hunting trip in New Zealand, the controversial Brumby Bill regarding wild horse management, and updates on hunting legislation in New South Wales. The conversation is filled with humor and camaraderie, reflecting the hosts' dynamic and engaging rapport. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various challenges and developments in hunting legislation, particularly focusing on public land hunting and the importance of petitions. They share personal experiences related to hunting, including the difficulties faced during hunts and the significance of community engagement. The conversation also highlights listener interactions, including a giveaway of an autographed book and shoutouts to community members for their achievements.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recording Setup00:57 Storm Damage and Repairs03:07 Solar Panel Issues and Insurance05:51 Weather Patterns and Storm Season07:47 Book Review Assignment for Kids08:39 Transition to Video Podcasting09:39 Listener Feedback and Commentary13:27 Black Friday Shopping and Gear15:12 Planning for New Zealand Hunting Trip18:13 Great Walks and Hiking Gear20:56 Rats and Wildlife Encounters23:01 The Brumby Bill and Its Implications27:36 Hunting Legislation and Political Maneuvering30:16 Positive Developments in Tasmania31:43 Public Land Hunting Petitions in Queensland45:50 Personal Updates and Reflections46:43 Planning Adventures: Holidays and Hunting Opportunities48:09 Community Engagement: Giveaways and Listener Stories49:53 Celebrating Milestones: Listener Achievements and Shoutouts53:49 The Greatest Hunt Ever: A Personal Story of Perseverance01:04:25 Listener Interactions: Success Stories and Recommendations

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including recent storms, the transition to video podcasting, listener feedback, Black Friday shopping for hunting gear, preparations for an upcoming hunting trip in New Zealand, the controversial Brumby Bill regarding wild horse management, and updates on hunting legislation in New South Wales. The conversation is filled with humor and camaraderie, reflecting the hosts' dynamic and engaging rapport. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various challenges and developments in hunting legislation, particularly focusing on public land hunting and the importance of petitions. They share personal experiences related to hunting, including the difficulties faced during hunts and the significance of community engagement. The conversation also highlights listener interactions, including a giveaway of an autographed book and shoutouts to community members for their achievements.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recording Setup00:57 Storm Damage and Repairs03:07 Solar Panel Issues and Insurance05:51 Weather Patterns and Storm Season07:47 Book Review Assignment for Kids08:39 Transition to Video Podcasting09:39 Listener Feedback and Commentary13:27 Black Friday Shopping and Gear15:12 Planning for New Zealand Hunting Trip18:13 Great Walks and Hiking Gear20:56 Rats and Wildlife Encounters23:01 The Brumby Bill and Its Implications27:36 Hunting Legislation and Political Maneuvering30:16 Positive Developments in Tasmania31:43 Public Land Hunting Petitions in Queensland45:50 Personal Updates and Reflections46:43 Planning Adventures: Holidays and Hunting Opportunities48:09 Community Engagement: Giveaways and Listener Stories49:53 Celebrating Milestones: Listener Achievements and Shoutouts53:49 The Greatest Hunt Ever: A Personal Story of Perseverance01:04:25 Listener Interactions: Success Stories and Recommendations

Adam ran the Routeburn Track and regrets it! Nestled in the Fiordland National Park, and perhaps New Zealand's most beautiful ‘Great Walk', the Routeburn Track stretches 32km, through alpine meadows, stunning valleys and lush forest. It's possible to complete the track in one day, but should you? Adam shares his thoughts and feelings on running the track, as well as the surprises, struggles, and how the experience relates to the broader topic of travel.Support the show and gain access to the Lost & Found section. This week, Alun shares a rollercoaster of a story involving an airport delay, an emergency landing, and the importance of carry-on luggage!Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/2rA7R9pvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

This week, Adam hiked the Kepler Track: one of New Zealand's 11 Great Walks. The 60km loop, located in the South Island's Fiordland National Park, is a stunning track, including forests, lakes, ridge walks, and destructive native birdlife! Tune in to find out why the endangered Kea is New Zealand's most dangerous bird.Tales of a Trip returns with a backpacking horror story involving more native wildlife. Perhaps camping in Australia's outback isn't the best time to watch a horror movie after all.Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripHelp support the show and access bonus content. In this week's Lost & Found section, Alun shares a story involving hitchhiking, a rainforest night walk, and a rare tarsier sighting!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/JB9wcRbqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

Nicola Harvie is a travel blogger, tramper and mum. In her twenties, she set a goal to complete all of NZ's Great Walks before turning thirty. Starting out new to tramping, Nicola finished the full list by age 27, squeezing in the Whanganui Journey while 26 weeks pregnant and ticking off tracks alongside friends, family and solo. She shares what it was really like walking the Paparoa Track soon after it opened, including long ridge days, wild West Coast weather and the logistics that make or break a booking. Nicola talks about booking strategies, favourite Great Walk moments and why Milford and Lake Waikaremoana still stand out. Now based in Central Otago with young kids, she reflects on how adventure changes with different seasons of life and why small, local days still matter just as much as big missions.  Discover the best of New Zealand with my NZ Map & Guide, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off and start planning your dream trip todayGet my NZ Map & GuideBook your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itinerary 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 Nicola on Instagram: instagram.com/nicolaharviex/followingfaultlines.comRead the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nzFollow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/Get my NZ Map & Guide

Jared updates on the storm damage to Fiordland's Great Walks, a new record average asking house price in Central Otago and Southern Lakes, an arrest over cell tower damage in Wanaka and the solar lights in Queenstown's skies.

Time for our next instalment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we've covered Inventions, Fish & Chips, Charles Upham, Dairies, the Great Walks, Billy T James and today we're looking at the career of the first true global superstar of rugby Jonah Lomu. It will be ten years next month since he died, and while he needs no introduction, it's good to reflect. At just 20 years old Jonah exploded onto the world stage at the 1995 World Cup in South Africa running over Mike Catt for that famous try and any other defender that stood in his way. He became a global phenomenon almost overnight going on to play 63 matches for the All Blacks and scoring 37 tries Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Jesse in the Auckland studio to remember Jonah

Today for the letter "G" we're heading into the great outdoors and taking a closer look at our Great Walks 

Many hikers have heard of the New Zealand Great Walks and in this episode, we catch up with New Zealand Hiker, Jonty Crane, to find out just what the Great Walks are and to see how he rates them to help if you are considering doing one of these great trails. www.australianhiker.com.au   Australian Hiker can also be found on our various social media platforms Australian Hiker Facebook Australian Hiker Instagram Australian Hiker Twitter Australian Hiker Threads Australian Hiker Youtube

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More and more Kiwis are taking a hike, with 60% of visitors to our Great Walks made up of New Zealanders last summer. The Department of Conservation's latest visitor insights report shows 60 thousand people walked one of the trails. International visitor numbers last summer were back to 93% of pre-Covid levels, with more than 50% heading to a national park during their stay. Federated Mountain Clubs President Megan Dimozantos told Ryan Bridge this isn't a surprise. She says we live in such a beautiful country, so why not get out in it? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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Moderuje Pavlína Kyselová

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 […]

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.