February - March 2021

Adventure Magazine

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The Times They Are A Changin'
Bob Dylan wrote this song in 1964, a year of seeming new beginnings, and hope. The world was intrigued by space travel, which was growing fast; civil rights in America were under scrutiny as race riots gripped big cities across the US; the Civil Righ
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Behind The Cover
In 2017, a age 22, Australian Remy Morton's incredible MTB career almost came to an abrupt end. Whilst riding in Belgium he miscalculated a 24m jump and landed on his chest. He woke up a month later with a broken neck, a complete set of broken ribs,
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She Said Yes!
2021 has started on a high for Kiwi adventure entrepreneur Robert Bruce, who proposed to his partner of two years Josefine Pettersson at the end of a 280km hike, earlier this month. Robert is the founder of Got To Get Out, an award winning social ent
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3 Passes Route: Southern Alps
In the heart of the Southern Alps of New Zealand lies one of the absolute transalpine classic trekking routes; the 3 Passes. It is revered by many as one of the great backcountry hikes the country has on offer. Its remoteness and reliance on perfect
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West Coast Wilderness Trail
Amongst all the off-road cycle trails in New Zealand none can offer the unique spectacle of the West Coast’s native forests, rivers, and lakes, bordered on one side by the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea on the other. After spending five days on the
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Last Great Mountaineering Challenge
Ground-breaking mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE has attained an incredible new world-record by summitting K2 as part of a collaborative team in the depths of winter. Until now, it was a record that was believed to be impossible to accomplish and
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The Milford Track
“If you’ve got any sprint left in you, go for it.” Steph and I were 1500m from the Glade Wharf, the head of Lake Te Anau, and she was imploring me to leave her behind. We'd run some 60 km in the last nine hours, including 1800m of elevation, and we
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Rotorua
Like any adventurer knows, if you are feeling lost, or need to get your bearings, you climb to the top of the highest tree or hill to gain some perspective. We were not lost, but we didn’t know what treasures were hidden in our surrounds and from the
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New Years Resolution These Legs Are Made For Walking
What can you possibly say about 2020 which does not involve a lot of expletives? It was certainly a year to remember. It is a known fact that the mere prospect of change does not sit well with many people and causes stress and anxiety, but 2020 saw u
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Our Recommendations:
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel: Perched on the edge of Lake Rotorua, this boutique hotel offers a luxurious, tranquil getaway with park-like gardens, complete with pool and spa pools overlooking the lake. Named after the black swans that you can
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Flight Tales
I’m not a fan of helicopters. I have a real sense of vulnerability being miles up in the air surrounded only by a metal casing large enough to house the few inhabitants. However, what causes my fear is also the thing that makes helicopter rides so in
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Olivine Ice Plateau
We were somewhere in the dense bush of New Zealand’s wild West Coast; battling the unrelenting undergrowth, sweaty, bleeding and tired… but stoked. Despite knowing where we were geographically, we felt lost in the wilderness. The countless dead ends
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The Queenstown Bike Trail
Officially opened in 2012, the Queenstown Bike Trail is one of New Zealands’ 22 Great Rides. With a network of over 130km of off-road trails, it provides a safe and sustainable way to explore the Wakatipu Basin from Queenstown, through Arrowtown and
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Our Recommendations
During our stay in Queenstown we resided at the Dairy Private Hotel, a unique boutique hotel in the centre of Queenstown, an easy walk to all amenities and wonderfully hosted by Maria. www.naumihotels.com We also ate at some pretty amazing places. Ch
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Climbing Mt. Aspiring In A Shrinking Weather Window
At 3033m, Mt Aspiring is New Zealand’s highest peak outside of the Aoraki/Mount Cook region. It is often called the Matterhorn of the South, and it is an intimidating mountain of soaring rock and ice. Six months ago, Patrick posed the question. Somew
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10 Great Reasons To Save A Spot In Vanuatu
Vanuatu is famous for its untouched beauty. The Ni-Vanuatu people have a deep respect for the land – so you’ll find everything as nature intended. Vanuatu is a place of connection, where amazing experiences are best shared. With so much to see and do
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Aspiring Guides
Aspiring Guides is a long-time mountain guiding company that has been based in Wanaka for over 30 years. Aspiring Guides provides guided ascents of New Zealand's highest mountains and iconic peaks such as Mt Cook, Mt Aspiring and Mt Tasman as well as
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Feed Your Addiction
Like a ‘perfect storm’, we have seen a dramatic growth and development in online stores over the past 5 years. Now as we are made to keep our ‘distance’, online, ecommerce takes on a whole new meaning and value. We are dedicating these pages to our c
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Xmas Gift Guide
Burly, water- and dust-proof compact housing for rugged adventures plus a maximum 400 lumens of bright light. Features include a secondary switch for easy mode selection, a 6-setting, 3-LED battery meter, three different coloured night vision modes,
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Tech Review: Solstice Tent Range By Macpac
The new Solstice tent range follows the same design philosophy as Macpac's well-loved hiking tents - quality components, durable materials and considered features. Once pitched, these tents maximise livable space, airflow and internal organisation. •
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The Giant Sand Dunes Of Te Paki
Topher and I have just picked up our new Expedition Earth companion, a Jeep Gladiator we have decided to call ‘Roman’. Named after a local Siberian man who escorted us up the Yamal Peninsula in early 2020, we’ve been working with sponsors from all ov
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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
The only convertible truck of its kind on offer in the world, the Jeep Gladiator is built on the rich heritage of tough, dependable Jeep trucks with an unmatched combination of rugged capability and authentic Jeep design. With inherent design cues fr
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Seek Adventure: Become A Padi Certified Diverr
Looking to embark on a new adventure in 2021? Becoming a PADI certified diver is the perfect way to jump start the New Year. In addition to learning an impressive new skill, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the magic of the underwater world.
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The Pot Of Gold
"Let's search for that pot of gold" I used to repeatedly plead to my parents as a kid whilst meandering through the green valleys of New Zealand. There is no shortage of rainbows in Aotearoa - being the land of the long white cloud and those hazy day

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