Why is Tramping Good for Mental Health?
Why is Tramping Good for Mental Health? Picture this: You’re standing on top of a hill surrounded by untouched wilderness. You’ve navigated the final leg of your journey, and you feel like you’re on top of the world. Beyond the physical challenges of the average nature walk in NZ, there can be some profound mental […]
Rock Climbing for Health and Fitness
Rock Climbing for Health and Fitness Even the most health-conscious among us struggle with motivation from time to time. You know just how important your health and fitness are, but doing the same old activities day in, day out, can soon grow old. What about rock climbing for health and fitness? Whether you want to […]
Exploring the Clifden Caves
Things To Do in Southland: Explore the Clifden Caves. If you’re looking to satisfy your inner adventure junky, then a trip through the Clifden Caves should be on your to-do list. The caves are about an hour’s drive from Invercargill, and one of the few cave systems in Southland. At 385 metres long, there’s much […]
Women in the Wilderness: P2
Women in the Wilderness: P2 On 9-10 March, a group of women from across Southland ventured into Fiordland National Park for a weekend of adventure, skill building and fun. Women in the Wilderness was conceived as an experience run by women for women, with all female instructors and participants. The itinerary included a variety of […]
A Southland Summer Adventure in the Eyre Mountains
A Southland Summer Adventure in the Eyre Mountains Written by Justine Guillemenot We wanted a summer adventure in Southland, something unusual and different from the man on the street, and we found what we were looking for! We started at Five Rivers and walked up the stream to Cromel Branch Hut. It was a nice and […]
Women in the Wilderness
Get the diary out and mark the date, Women in the Wilderness is coming! Women in The Wilderness is our exciting new programme run by female instructors, with a focus on helping women feel empowered while getting hands-on in the outdoors. The programme is split across two weekends with different experience levels, so you can […]