Adventure Magazine

I decided to go to the Central Plateau for a few days biking, hiking and fishing, but first dropped my son off at the airport and headed south. The following morning, I woke and felt a bit hungover, but had only a few beers with the neighbours. This

It is very rare to see Kelly Slater show emotion. However, this moment, as he clinched his 56th career win, was like no other. Kelly has not only survived a 35 year professional surfing career, he has blitzed it. But what made this moment so special?

Jagermeister wants to kick start your mornings with a cold brew that has been infused with the signature taste of the classic herbal liqueur of Jagermeister. Of course, this could be served ice cold over ice, but a brunch espresso martini was calling

When we think of survival we think of the life and death situations, which Slater has faced his whole surfing career, but the flip side of that is surviving a sport geared towards youth in an ever-changing environment, and not only surviving a 35 yea

With the New Zealand surfing Nationals being held in Westport in the South Island, I decided now was the right time to take the opportunity to explore more of the South. So three weeks prior to the Nationals I jumped in my newly purchased 4WD truck w

“You will never be the same again.” These words reverberated through my head from my work colleagues as I was given a farewell. I have come to understand that as humans we are in a constant state of change. But on that last evening, I never quite rea

Drowning is the highest cause of recreational death and forth highest cause of accidental death in New Zealand. We still had one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD, ranked 8th, almost double that of Australia, and five times that of the UK. In

I was standing on the top of the perfect cone-shaped volcanic peak, looking down 2,518-metres to the West Coast of Taranaki. Around me, everyone had that priceless wide-eyed look of achievement on their faces. None more satisfying than the sense of t

Labour weekend 2013, ten climbers, with varying degrees of experience, set out to climb Mt Taranaki’s East Ridge.. The chain of circumstances that lead to fatalities in the outdoors are often referred to as lemons, a metaphor that comes from the old-

There are many essential survival items that people must carry and one important item that often doesn’t make the pack is the emergency shelter, says the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC). Packing an emergency shelter doesn’t mean carrying large amoun

“We had everything we needed to be safe,” Vanessa Bridge said in January last year as she reflected on being rescued from Fiordland’s remote Dusky Trackafter activating a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). After breaking her ankle three days into the cha

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A few years back on a hiking trip up the Mohaka River, as we pitched our tent and sat on the bank in the evening, the trout started to rise, plucking floating bugs off the surface as they drifted downstream and swirled in the current’s eddies. We did

In the 1800s gold miners experienced the adrenaline of finding gold in the Central Otago hills and mountains. With advances in E-Mountain Bike technology we are able to travel their paths, access their history, and experience adrenaline of our own th

Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. Honnold is distinguished for his uncanny ability to control his fear while sc

The Mackenzie is New Zealand’s largest intermontane basin – an elevated plateau ringed by mountains in every direction, including the mighty Aoraki/Mount Cook. The region is known for its stunning landscapes which change each season, and its tri-colo

With an adventure race looming I was faced with the daunting task of finding myself a new pair of shoes in time for the event. I’m a bit of a “jack of all trades, master of none” type enthusiast. I do some biking, some running, a bit of hiking and a

Overnight the travel industry stopped dead in its tracks, for over 2 years, thanks to Covid! So now, more than ever, as you start to look at your travel plans, you need someone on your side to make sure your adventure travel goes smoothly, because w

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While for many, adventure screams adrenalin rush, danger and high risk, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has redefined ‘adventure’ in terms of leaving your personal comfort zone – whatever that may look like for each individual. The fresh

Tahiti is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful places on earth, the water, the beaches, the mountains, and the lagoons. You can see why it is the quintessential place to get married or go on your getaway honeymoon. However, it has the reputation

Are you dreaming of holiday with the perfect balance of relaxation and water sports action? Then the Cook Islands is calling your name. Rarotonga, the country’s capital, is a Mecca for water sports activities. Snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding

Kastom and culture forms Vanuatu’s identity. Its why Ni-Vanuatu are present in the now. It’s why they are grounded and content. A cultural experience is on offer to any travellers. It can be felt in an interaction in a local food market or a visit to