February - March 2020

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The Simple Art Of Travel
I am sitting writing this at Auckland airport. The loudspeaker is calling for some unpronounceable names that are ‘keeping others waiting and the unload procedure is underway’. – That is such a passive aggressive statement - trying to use other 'pass
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Falling In Love With Charlotte
We are all so swift to jump on a plane and fly to another country boasting amazing views and stunning activities; but there are few destinations that can rival what we have right here on our doorstep. I had always wanted to visit Queen Charlotte Soun
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Adventure Goes To Nepal
Well to be fair we didn't go to Nepal but a copy of our last issue did with the @gottogetout crew that were trekking to Mt Everest BaseCamp and they took an Adventure Mag for the ride. This photo was snapped at Namche Bazar, 3440m above sea level. Yo
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Visiting The Marlborough Region
Getting There: To reach the Marlborough Sounds, Air New Zealand flies directly to Blenheim or you can take the Blueridge Interisland Ferry across Cook Straight from Wellington to Picton. Conveniently located in Wellington CBD, Bluebridge Cook Strait
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Dirtbag Dispatches Canada, Eh?
The wall steepened and I gingerly placed a foot higher, reaching for a hold. It seemed solid, but promptly broke. Luckily, I kept my footing and simply tossed the remains of the hold below with a cry of “Rock!”, sending climbers at the base scatterin
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Everest Base Camp A Rite Of Passage For (prepared) Kiwis
What is it about Mt Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 5380m above sea level that is such a draw card for Kiwis? Thousands of New Zealanders pay good money and trek over one hundred kilometers (in wintertime, in sub-freezing temperatures) seemingly to visit
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From City To Mountains
What's a weekend break all about? Having some time out, relaxing with friends and family, re-energising, and refreshing the soul. Has it been a while? Tongariro National Park is a popular destination in the summer months for the Tongariro Alpine Cros
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The Ring Of Fire
Line up in an event thousands of years in the making. Adventure running definition: the act of running and moving over vast expanses of mountainous like terrain and commonly including some technical elements that provide extra challenge such as under
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Alex Megos, Talking Olympics
Alex Megos from Erlangen (GER) is one of the best German sport climbers. He was Vice European Bouldering Champion in 2017, Vice World Lead Champion in 2019 and won his first Lead World Cup in Briançon (FRA) in 2018. He has also made a name for himsel
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Dive Adventures Around New Zealand
The breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand have graced movie theatre screens for decades and have held viewers around the world captivated, but how much do you know about diving in New Zealand? Did you know that between the diving around the North Is
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Home Is Where You Park It
Van life for many conjures up images of cramped spaces, rough living and eating out of a tin can, however van life does not have to be ‘squished’ and space limited. For our latest adventure our vanlife consisted of a 30ft luxury RV, fitted out with
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Looking To Jumpstart Your Vanlife
Van life is becoming increasingly more popular and there's definitely a reason for it, who wouldn't want this kind of freedom when it can be experienced as if you haven't left the comfort of your own home? Speaking of homes, owning a house nowadays i
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Flying The High Life
Suspended 50 metres above the crowd, Arthur Meauxsoone spreads his angel wings and soars along the zipline strung between towering cranes. Below him, thousands of people turn their faces skyward, the joy evident and reaching up in wonder and delight.
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Just What Is Freedom Camping?
Responsible Campers Association Inc has been developed to represent all freedom campers – this is the stand they are making, for the full feature go to adventuremagazine.co.nz For many years now, when mainline media and councils talk about freedom ca
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Nature And Your Health
I wanted to write about was something that to me was common sense and I knew to be true. That is the link between feeling good in oneself, and taking time out in nature. Or as our German guests often say – “Ve come to Neu Zeeland because ve vant to b
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Urban Travel Style
The beach-minded Confluence borrows elements of the Z sandal for your next sun and sand adventure. Stylish yet performance-driven, with 2.5mm-deep lugs for tons of different terrain. chacos.co.nz Want your Classic Sandals with pillow-top comfort? I
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The Growth Of Adventure Travel
Over the last forty years, Adventure has seen a lot of changes, the woolly jumpers have been discarded (in most cases) to be replaced by technical, profession-specific clothing. Offshore adventures are now no longer just for a select few but for ever
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Striving For A Challenge To Make A Difference
Last March, Nick Vaughan from Wellington took part in the Himalayan Trust Summit Challenge, not only smashing the challenge to climb 8848m within a month but tripling the elevation to climb a staggering 26,544m. Nick was one of hundreds of Kiwis who
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In My Opinion
Do you think TripAdvisor is an asset or a blemish for travel industry? I hate Tripadvisor – it’s just too unbelievable. A couple of times I have booked a place and was locked into it then looked it up on Tripadvisor and the review were a horror sto
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Nz Supports Growth In Green Travel
Recently Webjet revealed increased demand for eco-friendly destinations and shares tips for travelling greener: New Zealanders are renowned for their love of nature and sense of community, and Webjet.co.nz has revealed a growing demand for green tra
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Urban Tech
The New Zealand Coded Safety Alert personal emergency locator beacon SA2G-NZ 406MHz PLB is compact, fast and reliable; making it the ultimate global rescue link for people who want peace of mind in the outdoors. A free Soft Pouch and arm band are als
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For Your Ears
Originally smart speakers were all about the art of using your voice to control you’re the speaker, but the newest offerings go far beyond that. The new breed of speakers are packed with power and depth that does justice to your playlist. We looked a
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Travel Bags
If you’re heading on a worldwide trip or travelling to remote locations, the AT Voyager 55+15 is a spacious backpacking pack with a detachable day pack that’s perfect for unplanned adventures. With clever and practical features, the AT Voyager is des
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Urban Diversion
A Movable Feast’ is a compilation of short stories from famous chefs, writers and foodies around the world. They all share a love of food and the power it has to bring people together. Reading the short stories will give you a glimpse of the culture
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Escape!
Destinations have so much to offer the 'adventurer', whether that is Everest or the South Pacific, adventure travel, or travel with adventure, has become hugely popular. But I am sure that like us, you are well and truly over reading about the ‘azure
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Cruising The Solomons
Seeking adventure and relaxation in a tropical paradise, I knew this trip would be one to remember. As the sun sunk beneath the waves on the first night, the rest of the world, along with all my worries and cares melted away. For the next 7 days, I w
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Tahiti, The Black Pearl Of Water Sports
There are many great places to play in or on the water around the world, but few come close to offering up the salt water playground that is French Polynesia, composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of m

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