Aimee Jules is based out of Nelson and has recently started canyoning. As a beginner, she shares about what canyoning is, how to get started and what gear you need. Aimee shares about a five day canyoning trip with her partner in the Abel Tasman, where they kayaked between campsites and canyons. At one location, the duo had to make a hard call to bail on the canyon, after Aimee was feeling emotionally and physically exhausted and terrified. She talks about other awesome locations around NZ for canyoning. As a photographer and filmmaker, Aimee Jules loves to document her own and other people's epic adventures.

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Nick Allen has had a love for adventure since he did the Pinnacles Hut at age 7. Nick has fibromyalgia and FND, neurological disorders that make it incredibly challenging to pursue his outdoor passions. He shares about a recent winter adventure doing the Avalance-Bealey Traverse in Arthur's Pass and describes it as "walking a knife's edge." Nick was grateful that this adventure didn't lead to a relapse and hopes to continue to get outdoors. His advice to make the outdoors more inclusive is to look out for everyone in a group, communicate well and don't fixate on the goal. Nick runs a charity called Mastering Mountains that helps others with MS and FND get rehab and smash their outdoor goals. KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. Use the code Adventure2024 for 15% off your next online order: https://bit.ly/458VGEG 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 Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_allen/ https://www.masteringmountains.org.nz/ Read the Blog: https://www.abigailhannah.nz/ Follow Abigail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

Hamish McColl, a North Islander from Whangamata, had never ventured to the South Island until his honeymoon. In this episode, Hamish shares his week long road trip from Queenstown to Christchurch. He talks about experiencing beautiful sunrises at Lake Wakatipu to epic 4WD adventures at Tasman Glacier, all while navigating the quirks of campervan life, including a funny story when emptying the wastewater. Hamish shares advice around picking the right rental, along with key locations to visit along the route. After that adventure, Hamish was inspired to trade his $630/week home-rental for a caravan trailer and life on the road with his wife and two kids.

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Although #vanlife has been glamourised on social media in recent years, Goose and Ellen open up about the realities of living on the road full-time, without a physical house as a base. With several different vehicles that they've called home, in two countries, over three years, they are definitely pros at this. In this episode they share the highlights - like waking up for sunrise every morning; and open up about the challenges - like rolling your van (aka house) on a rural road. They also talk about the hilarious wtf moments (warning: not safe for work). For Goose and Ellen, living in a van has given them the freedom and flexibility to travel around the Aotearoa. They're now based in Kaikōura, 16 seconds away from the beach, with the mountains as their backdrop, working dream jobs as opportunities arose from living on the road and having the time to hone their skills. Goose and Ellen's advice to anyone that wants to live a similar lifestyle on the road - just do it!

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The Te Araroa Trail stretches from Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south. Aimee Roberts spent a couple of months walking the South Island section of the trail over summer. While it’s impossible to condense her experience into a short conversation, Aimee shares snippets into what it was like - bathtubs in the middle of the backcountry, the bluest water she’d ever seen, getting lost and climbing an unnecessary hill, crossing waist deep streams in a human chain, being woken by possums at 3am, even giving a fellow walker a tattoo!! We talk about Aimee’s challenges, her feelings, the people she met and the things that surprised her most. Buckle up, you’re in for a wild ride and you're guaranteed to be grinning throughout the whole episode just like I was.

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You'll find her bouncing up a dirt track or hooning down the beach in her 70 series Land Cruiser named Sunny. Meet Bri Woolnough, a Wanaka-based photographer who's life motto is "broke, but stoked" which perfectly sums up the joyful way she embraces life. Her passion for the outdoors finds her surfing at the beach, hiking in the mountains and spending months on the road cruising around Aotearoa, sleeping in her rooftop tent. We talk about some of her mishaps on the road, her favourite moments and upcoming trips that she's hoping to make happen.

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An outdoor enthusiast, Kristina Montgomerie has a giant spreadsheet of all the hikes she wants to complete in Aotearoa. In this episode, she shares some of her favourite hikes in the Taranaki region and we compare notes from hiking the Pouakai Circuit in opposite directions during different seasons. She also shares her experience hiking to Syme Hut in winter - the second highest hut in the North Island. Kristina also shares photography tips and advice on visiting the insta-famous Pouakai Tarns.

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Since age seven, Lucy spent her weekends on family camping trips and gradually built up to longer day-hikes and Great Walks across Aotearoa. Now in her teens, she shares her adventures to inspire other young people to experience the outdoors. In this episode, Lucy talks about one of her favourite hike to date - the Alex Knob track! She shares her best advice for you, whether you're walking it in a day or want to spend the night camping under the stars. A hidden West Coast gem, the Alex Knob Track gives you incredible views of Franz Josef Glacier - if you manage to find a gap in the clouds. Tune in to this episode for tips on the best time to hike the track and what to expect along the way - perhaps a Kea encounter?

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Dua's journey of growth from the Kepler Track being her first ever hike to being her first multiday hike a couple years later is inspiring. Her passion for Aotearoa, the outdoors, and hiking was so evident through her stories and through her voice. I am so in awe of her being the representation that she didn’t see growing up, breaking stereotypes and sharing her story as a hijabi that loves hiking and camping.

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Originally from the UK, Harry and Lydia have been travelling for the last year - first to Australia, then NZ, and they’re now in Bali! I talk to them about backpacking around New Zealand, their van Tilly and some of their favourite experiences in Aotearoa. With a working holiday visa, they lived and worked in Queenstown over the winter before hitting the road and taking content creation full-time over the summer.

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No one is quite sure if he’s an aerial or landscape photographer, but we know he’s great with a camera. We first met on the shores of Lake Pukaki, under Mt Cook, but you’ll hear more of that story in just a minute. It just so happens that Aoraki Mt Cook is one of Billy’s favourite places on earth and today he’s sharing with me the stories behind the phenomenal doors-off helicopter flights he’s had high up in the Southern Alps. This one is a goodie, I know you’ll love it.

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From growing up in India, to slowly falling in love with Aotearoa, Abigail discovered a new love and passion for travel. Tune into the very first episode where she holds nothing back, sharing childhood travel experiences, her favourite NZ destinations and all the things in between!

In this episode, you'll hear all about:

• The 'why' behind starting a travel podcast
• Treasured experiences from growing up in India
• A love story with her high school sweetheart
• The challenges of transitioning back to New Zealand
• How her love for Aotearoa grew
• Study, full-time work and how to fit in travel
• The way that vanlife started
• Visiting the South Island for the first time at 22
• Trips to Northland, the East Cape, Taranaki, the South Island (again)
• What you can expect from future episodes

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Welcome to Aotearoa Adventures, with your host, Abigail Hannah, the podcast for everything you need to know to travel New Zealand. I talk to photographers, vanlifers, moms, students, and everyday kiwis, to hear their inspiring stories from past adventures and to share helpful tips and tricks for your travels. Whether you're visiting Aoteaora for the first time and live on the road or you work a 9-5 and have lived in New Zealand your whole life, you're guaranteed to learn something to plan your next getaway and get a new excitement to explore more of this beautiful country I call home.

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Bri O'Brien set herself the challenge to climb Mt Maunganui 38 times - the height of Mt Everest - in 14 days. Since losing her Mum to lung cancer, Bri has done many fundraisers to support the cause close to her heart. She discusses the challenge of setting a goal, holding yourself accountable and finding the motivation to show up day after day. Originally from the USA, Bri has lived overseas for several years, from an exchange program at college to working holiday visas in Australia and New Zealand. She talks about the joy she finds in living at alternative lifestyle and shares advice for anyone else wanting to live abroad. Host Abigail Hannah also shares an exciting announcement.

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Paddle for Purpose is a group of four mates: Cared, Connor, Kurt & Drew. The team set off from Cape Reinga with a mission to sea kayak along the East Coast of the North Island to raise money for mental health and the environment. Over the 75 day journey, the group had huge challenges - from weather to physical pain to the overwhelm of the expedition before them. They discuss their "why," how they worked together as a team, the logistics of planning a trip like this and the moments of pure bliss amongst nature. The team gets vulnerable and honest reflecting on their journey and lessons learnt. They share valuable advise that anyone can learn from, whether or not you're a kayaker!

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Jono Collins spent his childhood on a Hawkes Bay orchard, where his love for the outdoors began. His passion started with building forts and climbing trees, now he shares his love of camping with others. Through a large Facebook community group, Jono has created a space for other kiwis to share tips, advice and tricks on camping - from how to find the right tent, how to manage tasks between a family and making camping and the outdoors accessible to newbies. He also shares some of his most memorable camping experiences - from his favourite lakefront campsite to a group trip where the weather was terrible.

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Growing up between Whangaparoa and Seattle gave Auckland firefighter Nicole Koch an adventurous spirit, inspiring her solo bikepacking trip from Queen Charlotte to Cromwell. On a $500 mountain bike, Nicole chased freedom and slow travel in the South Island, choosing a route of her own. Following a difficult break up, the 1200km journey gave her 14 days of biking to take time off work, a mental escape through the natural beauty of Aotearoa. Nicole shares the day-to-day challenges of a solo adventure and the experiences that kept her motivated. She also gives advice to anyone wanting to travel as a slower pace on a bike, along with her favorite bike trail suggestions in the South Island.

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Red Paterson set off on a solo kayak circumnavigation, even after many told her it would be "impossible." Instead of listening to the naysayers, Red decided she would find out for herself whether the 5800km sea kayak journey around New Zealand was actually impossible or not. She shares about her strong determination, right from getting the idea, gaining sea kayaking skills, right until completing the journey non-stop for 432 days. Red learnt many lessons along the way and talks about taking it day-by-day. She shares advice that can be applied to any outdoor expedition and to everyday life.

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Two-time canoe slalom Olympian, Mike Dawson, spent a lot of time outdoors as a child and has a deep love for whitewater. While kayaking expeditions are within his comfort zone, Mike takes on a new challenge, journeying to the South Pole on a fifty day ski expedition inspired by Messner’s 1989 epic Antarctic crossing. We discuss the logistics of a journey in such harsh conditions, operating camera gear, pulling a "too heavy" sled, and eventually reaching the South Pole base. Mike reflects on how this experience forced him to slow down and the challenges he experienced returning to normal life.

Last chance: KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. This May, KEA Outdoors is offering you a unique opportunity to invest in the brand through an Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Pledgeme. Invest from $1,000 and get a 20% Off Lifetime Discount Access: bit.ly/44m62kl

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Barbie Sharma is multi-passionate and loves spending her weekends exploring local gems. Based in Auckland, we talk about some of the natural attractions that are often overlooked in surrounding regions. One of Barbie's most memorable trips was a birthday getaway to Waikawau Tunnel Beach, where they had the beach to themselves and saw, "the best sunset I've seen on the North Island." Barbie shares practical tips for others that work a 9-5, advice for planning where to go next and spills the secrets on some of her favourite locations, including the Forgotten Highway. During lockdown, Barbie started to share content from her past trips and soon discovered this motivated and inspired other people's travels. Now she continues to share hidden gems, upcoming events and more on Instagram to help kiwis and international visitors plan their next trip!

KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. This May, KEA Outdoors is offering you a unique opportunity to invest in the brand through an Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Pledgeme. Invest from $1,000 and get a 20% Off Lifetime Discount Access: bit.ly/44m62kl

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Jack Laurent has travelled over 600,000 km in his Land Cruiser Prado, saying he has explored every corner of New Zealand. Based in Taranaki, his favourite places to travel are the Far North and "anywhere" in the South Island. Jack shares about a mission up the Godley Valley and Havelock Valley in the central South Island. He shares about their unique experience, likely being the first people ever to kayak across the glacial lake. Despite meticulous planning, the weather took a turn for the worst in the Havelock Valley. The crew woke up to a magical snow dump overnight, but rain made the rivers impassable and there were some difficult decision to be made. Jack is also a co-founder of Roam Vehicle Outfitters, born from the desire to share his passion for exploring this beautiful country with like-minded individuals. He shares advice for people wanting to start out and acknowledges that everyone has different needs, "money is best spent on petrol or diesel in the tank, just go out there and explore". KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. This May, KEA Outdoors is offering you a unique opportunity to invest in the brand through an Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Pledgeme. Invest from $1,000 and get a 20% Off Lifetime Discount Access: bit.ly/44m62kl 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 Jack on Instagram: instagram.com/roamwithjack_/ Follow Roam Vehicle Outfitters on Instagram: instagram.com/roamoutfittersnz/ Follow Will on Instagram: instagram.com/will.scown/Roam Vehicle Outfitters Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

Matt Butler says he was born with an innate desire to fish, although his family wasn't outdoorsy. He started fishing in local Waikato rivers at age twelve and it took Matt three years to catch his first fish. After moving to Wanaka to pursue his passion for fly-fishing, he decided to spend his 20s doing what he loved. Matt would spend a few months each year as a fly fishing guide, then travel around the world and fish for the rest of the year. In 2020, that season of life came to an abrupt halt and Matt pivoted into starting an outdoor brand, KEA Outdoors, launching off a kickstarter campaign. He shares about his business journey and the unique investment opportunity currently open to the public.

KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. This May, KEA Outdoors is offering you a unique opportunity to invest in the brand through an Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Pledgeme. Invest from $1,000 and get a 20% Off Lifetime Discount Access: bit.ly/44m62kl

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Barb and Reg are well-travelled, having been to every continent between them. Host Abigail talks to her in-laws about their successful three week road trip around the South Island, where the challenges were few. Barb and Reg share their favourite experiences, from Doubtful Sound to a small pounamu store. They reflect on what makes New Zealand a special destination compared to other parts of the world - it is peaceful and quiet. Their advice to other people that want to visit is to allow as much time as possible, to travel in a campervan, and to let yourself slow down and enjoy the experience.

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Katy Binchy is in New Zealand on a working holiday visa and decided this is the year to try new things and enjoy being in nature. Together with a friend, they bought second hand bikes off TradeMe and went on their first bikepacking trip from Christchurch to Nelson. While in New Zealand, Katy is house-sitting in different cities so when they were moving from Christchurch to Queenstown, Katy thought to herself, "why don't I just cycle?" She set off on her first solo adventure, over ten days and it proved to have challenges, learnings and of course some beautiful views. Katy shares advice for other people that are planning bikepacking trips or want to get started.

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Shanti Mathias is an Auckland-based journalist who is passionate about getting around without a car. Shanti also loves tramping and trail running, and uses public transport or a bicycle to get to her destination. She shares about a recent adventure from Auckland to Miranda, using a train, bike and ferry for the weekend trip. For Shanti, travel without a car leads to creativity and fun, poring over maps, forcing you to slow down and practice gratitude. While acknowledging the limitations and frustrations of low carbon travel, Shanti talks about why it's so important to reduce our carbon emissions and debunks some of the myths around our car-centric society. Having lived in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, she shares ideas for people wanting local trips and getaways on public transport and a bike. Next, Shanti wants to explore Northland, and one day cycle across the Himalayas from Pakistan to Nepal.

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Mother of three, Deanna Gerlach says the idea to walk Te Araroa was conceived during covid lockdowns, from their suburban home in Sydney. The family sold everything in Australia, spent two weeks in hotel quarantine in New Zealand and then started walking the length of the country from Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) to Motupo-hue (Bluff). Day 1 on the trail was the family's first overnight tramp, but within three weeks they were trail-fit. Deanna reflects on the experience saying, "we loved it," but there were tough days for everyone. Flooded rivers in Canterbury meant that they had to skip large sections between Arthur's Pass and Takapō. The Gerlach family revisited these missed sections with now-teenagers and Deanna says it was quite a different experience, though once again it had it's highlights and it's struggles. She shares advice for others that want to start tramping and says, "don't run in and do what we did!" Deanna says to consider your motivations, what you want to get out of it and the importance of giving kids a sense of purpose and playing to their strengths.

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Hami Tangiora lives on the West Coast and a recent annual family tradition is to catch a helicopter to remote back country huts to spend the night. While the familly do lots of hiking together with the young kids, Hami decided that they would treat themself to something special. The first trip was to Chancellor Hut above Fox Glacier for an overnight stay, where their only company was two dozen kea. The following year the family took Dominos pizza up to the remote Almer Hut above Franz Josef Glacier. Although the terrain around the hut can be a hazard for young children, the highlight was the incredible views from New Zealand's tallest peaks out to the Tasman Sea and family memories to last a lifetime.

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Helena Sodergren is a multi-passionate adventurer and a scientist. From horse-riding to skiing to surfing to mountain biking, it really seems like she does it all, alongside holding a PhD in physics. Helena grew up on a farm in remote Sweden, and say this is where her sense of adventure began. She shares about a recent mission with a group of seven, spending nine days on Tasman Glacier and sitting through a big storm, an incredible experience. Helena also talks about another adventure to Bell Pass, where everything went wrong. Her advice for others who are multi-passionate is that, "you have to do what you love," and it's never too late to start something new.

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Katie Johnstone's love for the outdoors started young and grew with her annual father-daughter tramping trips. After going on her first solo hike, she decided to jump in deeper and tackle Te Araroa. Katie soon learnt the importance of carrying a personal locator beacon (PLB) when one of her fellow trampers got injured and Katie had to pull their PLB for them. Later on the trail, Katie got into a sticky situation during a river crossing attempt and had to pull the PLB for her own safety. She shares some of the lessons she's learnt, other occasions where she has needed to be rescued and why she believes everyone should carry a PLB on any outdoor adventure. This is a great episode for beginners or seasoned trampers that need a reminder that accidents and unforeseen circumstances can happen to anyone. For quick and easy meals for all your outdoor adventures, use the code ABIGAIL for free shipping on your next Back Country Cuisine order: bit.ly/44uFDAB >>> Come to Nepal with us on a group trip in October 2024: ⁠bit.ly/49AvnIz⁠ <<< 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 Katie on Instagram: instagram.com/girlversuswild/ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@GirlVersusWild Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

Heather Marston had a mantra that she would never visit the same place twice...but that was before she had been to Aoraki Mount Cook. From ski trips as a child, to a study abroad program during uni and later moving to New Zealand, Heather says the curiosity for adventure was sparked early on in life. She shares about a particular trip to Mount Cook National Park in winter, where the weather looked miserable, but it turned into a magical experience in the snow. Heather shares all the different trails in and around Mount Cook village - Hooker Valley is a must-do; Mueller Hut is for a longer trip; Kea Point is best at sunset; Tasman lake is great for sunrise; Governers and Bowen bush walks are good for a rainy day; Sealy Tarns is steep but rewarding. Heather also talks about accommodation options to stay in the National Park - from the Hermitage Hotel to the DOC campsite, there are choices for everyone. Her best advice for travelling in New Zealand is to allow for flexibility and have an open mind - because you never know what you'll experience.

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Jordan Pratt set himself a challenge that would test his physical and mental limits - 10 Great Walks in 10 days across the North and South Islands. The complex logistics meant that Jordan was supported by a team that were the 'glue' of the challenge. They provided a morale boost and banter at the end of every trail, as well as sorting transport, accommodation, food and telling Jordan when to eat, sleep and stretch. The hardest part were days 4-7 after the 78km Heaphy track with a window of wet weather. What surprised Jordan most about this challenge was the people that rallied around him - from a group cheering him on at the Milford Track to internet strangers donating to his fundraiser for Starship. This challenge has prompted Jordan Pratt to reflect on the power of bringing 'crazy' ideas to reality - what would happen if every person stepped outside their comfort zone and chased their ideas? For quick and easy meals for all your outdoor adventures, use the code ABIGAIL for free shipping on your next Back Country Cuisine order: bit.ly/44uFDAB >>> Come to Nepal with us on a group trip in October 2024: ⁠bit.ly/49AvnIz⁠ <<< 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 :) Donate to the Starship Fundraiser: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/10-in-10-challenge-tackling-nzs-great-walks Follow Jordan on Instagram: instagram.com/10in10challenge2024/ Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

Host Abigail Hannah set out to do the longest hike she'd ever done - solo! Abigail breaks down the how she decided to set out on the Old Ghost Road on her own and all she did to prepare for this. Knowing and preparing her gear was a significant part of the journey to independence and Abigail breaks down her gear list (below). While Abigail absolutely thrived in the first three days of her journey, soaking in and enjoying the beautiful views, the challenges came on day 4 and 5. Abigail's strength and resilience was tested as she struggled physically and mentally, being pushed far out of her comfort zone. She shares the glimmers - moments which brought her joy on the trail, and moments of despair, where tears were the only option. Feeling a huge sense of accomplishment when she finished 85km over 5 days on the Old Ghost Road has inspired Abigail to do some more solo hikes - but perhaps after she's forgotten the pain. Her advice to anyone else wanting to start out solo is to do something smaller and build up to a big trip.

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Old Ghost Road Packing List

Food: Breakfast (x5 instant oats packets), lunch (x6 OSM all-terrain apricot bars), dinner (x5 Back Country Cuisine meals (Spicy Beef Nachos, Thai Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Fettuccine) and Apple Pie) (ad), snacks (dried mango, jerky sticks, nut mix - in separate zip-lock bags for each day).

Clothes: Merino singlet baselayer, x2 merino long-sleeve top, merino leggings, polyester leggings, lightweight easy-dry shorts, x3 merino socks, beanie, thin polyester gloves, x6 undies, x2 bras, baseball cap, puffer jacket, micro puffer vest.

Gear: Osprey Eja 48 womens hiking pack, LOWA Lady Light goretex hiking boots (ad), warfighter athletic raincoat, rain pants, macpac hiking poles, Black Diamond head torch, rented PLB.

Other: Toiletries (sunscreen, moisturiser, toothbrush, toothpaste, lipbalm), first aid kit (x3 bandaids, crepe bandage, x5 panadol, x5 brufen, x6 antihistamine tablet, antiseptic cream, antihistamine cream, x4 blister bandaids, hikers wool, tape), tech (kindle, phone, powerbank, charger, airpods).

Olly Dow is 17 years old, based in Tauranga with a huge love for the outdoors. When he's not at school or on a weekend adventure, he's working at macpac or training with youth search and rescue (YSAR). He shares about the first time he went tramping without his parents - and how it was a pivotal moment that has enabled him to have many more trips with his mates. Olly shares about a recent 11 day tramp in the Kaweka ranges with a mate. One of the lessons learnt is that you can't be prepared for everything - as increased rainfall meant their river crossing was too risky and the duo had to replan the second half of their journey. We chat about the importance of good raincoat and what Olly's essentials are for a tramp. He talks about how he's convinced his friends to join him on his adventures and advice for other young people that want to get outdoors more. Olly now has his sights on an 850km multi-sport expedition crossing the width of New Zealand from the East Cape to Taranaki.

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While running the Routeburn Track, Sarah Heffron had a serious accident - and in a moment, it changed her entire life. Sarah grew up in Ireland with a strong connection to the Atlantic Ocean. When she moved to New Zealand, she discovered her love for running, the backcountry and staying in huts. While trail running the Routeburn Track, Sarah fell and had a major concussion. In shock, she didn't call for help, but finished the trail and was misdiagnosed by the medical system. Sarah shares about the slow road to recovery that has taken over 5 years. She says she wouldn't change a thing, she shares the lessons she's learnt throughout recovery. Nature continues to bring Sarah joy and inspiration and her advice is to practice gratitude every day.

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Based in Wanaka, Nick Pascoe is surrounded by opportunities for adventure. Combining his passions, Nick had the idea to ski, packraft and tramp from Mt Aspiring to the Tasman Sea, down the Waiatoto River. After convincing two mates to come along, they got started on planning their route, based off trip reports, satellite imagery and topomaps. The 7 day mission took them skiing over glaciers, packrafting across glacial lakes and bush-bashing before navigating technical white water down the Waiatoto. Their gear was easily 30+kg, due to the ski equipment, packrafts and camping gear. Nick shares his advice for planning your next multi-day expedition and says that their is so much knowledge within the community, that it's all about doing your research and finding a good mentor.

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Meghan Maloney is an award-winning professional landscape photographer in New Zealand. Her work has let her travel all across New Zealand and she describes herself as an obsessive compulsive checker of weather apps, as weather is absolutely everything when it comes to landscape photography. We talk about the stories behind every photo, including driving silly distances to get sunrise shots on the East Coast and sunset shots on the West Coast from Moeraki Boulders to Lake Matheson to Roy's Peak in 24 hours. Meghan was chasing the Aurora for 7 years, before finally capturing it in 2023. Next on her photo bucketlist is to capture the hoarfrost. Although she has been in the industry for years, Meghan still makes mistakes and has many frustrating "failed attempts." She says that you learn more from making mistakes, than for things going right and that although you may only capture a beautiful photo 10% of the time, the elation you experience makes its absolutely worth it. Her advice to anyone who want to pursure photography is just to, "get out there and practice!"

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Without being able to run a 5 km race, Simon Patton set the goal of walking five NZ Great Walks in just five days. Born and bred in Southland, Simon lived overseas and worked around New Zealand before moving back to Invercargill. He realised that five of New Zealand's Great Walks were located nearby in Southland and set out to run them all in just five days. It was a logistical challenge, but Simon was backed by friends and family that supported his adventure. He built up his fitness in the months leading up to the challenge and lucked out with a good weather window. Simon also raised money for bowel cancer New Zealand, and was overwhelmed with the support of friends and strangers as he smashed his fundraising goal. His best piece of advice is to stop comparing yourself to others, he says, "set your own goals and be absolutely stoked when you achieve them!"

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Ryan Lucas remembers his first time in a kayak at 13 and soon he was hooked on the white water sport. With the Kaituna as his home river, Ryan spent all his free time kayaking and it was his main passion for 10 years. In 2017, Ryan had an accident after paddling a 20 metre fall and describes it as the worst case scenario. He was knocked unconscious and stopped breathing before being rescued by a friend. Ryan shares about the harrowing experience and the mental challenge it was to get back onto big waterfalls after the accident. Ryan talks about tips for beginners that want to try white water kayaking, saying that it is an uncomfortable sport to learn, but the reward is great when you persevere. He shares the best locations for experienced kayakers in New Zealand and places where you can raft commercially, including the Kaituna River. For quick and easy meals for all your outdoor adventures, use the code ABIGAIL for free shipping on your next Back Country Cuisine order: bit.ly/44uFDAB 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 Ryan on Instagram: instagram.com/ryanbabybirdlucas/ Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/ Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz

As part of their travels around the globe, Charlotte and James opted to spend a year in New Zealand on a working holiday visa, taking advantage of flexible working arrangements and travelling as much as possible in their van. Based out of Auckland, they share their favourite spots for weekend escapes and adventures, including Rangitoto, Waiheke and the beaches and maunga in Tāmaki Makaurau. For a further escape, they loved Waihi, Raglan and Matamata. As lovers of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, Charlotte and James have enjoyed visiting different filming sites around the country. They are currently exploring the South Island in their self-contained van from Kaikoura and Fiordland to Aoraki and Abel Tasman. The couple share some of the challenges of buying and owning their van, as well as some of their surprises and differences between New Zealand and the UK.

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Amber Holyoake discovered her love for surfing in Portugal and found herself hooked to the sport from then onwards. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, she loves the east coast and west coast beaches that are so easily accessible. Amber breaks down the sport for beginners, sharing some of the surfing lingo, the best way to get started, while sharing her own journey and her passion. She has noticed a growing community of women surfers and loves to help new girls get into surfing. Despite injuries and setbacks, she is eager to get back on the waves and fuel her addiction to the ocean. Amber shares some of the challenges she's faced, as well as the highs and favourite moments on the water.

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Howie McFadyen grew up in Christchurch and got interested in the outdoors through his Outdoor Ed classes at school. He shares about his attempt to hike all six of the the Great Walks in the South Island and getting between them hitchhiking. Although Howie didn't manage to complete them all, he had an incredible time over 5 days, completing some of the walks in days and travelled over 800kms in strangers' cars. This journey kindled his love for hitchhiking and Howie is planning some new journeys that combine his love for hiking, skiing, mountain biking and mountaineering with hitchhiking. He debunks any myths around hitchhiking and shares advice for people that have never travelled this way before.

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Your annual wrap up with Abigail Hannah, looking back at 2023 and forward at 2024.

In this episode Abigail covers:

• Introduction (00:00)
• Looking back at Aotearoa Adventures in 2023 (01:21)
• Travel plans for the summer (05:36)
• Self-employed business journey (14:20)
• Looking ahead to 2024 (17:36)

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Renata Wiles shares about her first time experiencing vanlife in Northland as a family. Renata grew up in New Zealand but spent a couple years overseas before moving back home when her baby, Gaia was born. Following the Covid-19 lockdowns, they decided to give vanlife a go with their toddler, exploring Northland for the first time. Renata loved the 10-day road trip from the Tutukaka Coast, Bay of Islands, Far North and Kauri Coast. We talk about some of the must-dos on a Northland road trip, including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Renata and her family loved their experience so much that after this trip, they rented out their house and travelled overseas to Asia for five months. To anyone worried about travelling with a toddler, Renata says, "go and try it...parenting is hard enough at home, might as well do it with a nice view."

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Lauren Korstrom is an outdoor lover from Canada, who now lives in Methven, Canterbury. With Mount Somers in her back yard, Lauren has become quite passionate about the area, and the huge variety of tracks that there are from family-friendly beginner tracks to more advanced hiking. Mount Somers is also home to the popular Woolshed Creek and Pinnacles Huts for an overnight tramp. Lauren has always been a runner, but wanted a change from road running. She recently competed in her first trail running race, which combines her love for running and hiking in the Mount Somers half marathon. Every new skill or race has its challenges, but Lauren was familiar with the trails and broke up the race into manageable sections, making it easier for her mentally. Mount Somers is a must-do on your next trip to mid-Canterbury.

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Billy Nunweek is a landscape photographer whose love for the outdoors led him to getting a 70 series landcruiser - to get into remote areas around New Zealand. In this episode he touches on his photography journey and delves into an epic trip with friends in the Rakaia Valley. While the team did not achieve their goal, several lessons were learnt in the Rakaia Valley. Billy also shares about the joys of solo travel, specifically a trip to Northland. He is looking forward to a summer road trip and doing lots more hiking.

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Ashley Elliott @littlekiwitravels shares about juggling a full-time job and making time for smaller local escapes on the weekends. She methodically plans each detail of the trip, to fit in as much as possible in a small amount of time. We talk about some of the best spots in the Waikato to visit, including the Coromandel and Waitomo - from flower fields to waterfalls to hot springs. Whether you're doing a lot of activities or you're having a more relaxed getaway, Ashley says it's important to be with people that match your vibe, so you can get the most out of the trip. In New Zealand, there is so much to do in such a small area and Ashley's tips will help everyone explore a little bit further.

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We live in a time where we can fly and explore the skies - something our ancestors only dreamed of. Caleb Dearlove and Josh Townshend share their love for paragliding in New Zealand. Josh is a paragliding instructor in Christchurch and Caleb recently found himself hooked on the sport. In this episode, they share the process of how anyone can get their paragliding certification to fly solo and they recommend Queenstown for your first recreational tandem flight. Caleb and Josh both share some of their close calls when landing and their favourite moments in the air.

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From Franz Josef to Karamea, Neha Paranjape did a solo road trip on the rugged, remote West Coast in her little hatchback. Her adventure included a glacier heli hike, golden sunset at Okarito lagoon, bush walks in the rain and her favourite moment was the kiwi hospitality she experienced at Karamea. Neha was unsure when a local gentleman offered to take her to the Ōparara Arches, but it turned out to be an amazing experience and a day they both remember fondly. Although Neha has lived all across the world, the West Coast holds a special place in her heart and is a spot she recommends everyone adds to their itinerary!

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Debbie Cartwright has always had a deep love for the outdoors. She shares about how it took her 47 years to start tramping. Debbie's first overnight hike was the Canyon Creek Track in Ahuriri Conservation Park. Her first time with a pack, almost forgetting her hiking poles and having a really windy night, Debbie shares all the ups and downs of that first time. Over the next three years, she has levelled up her hiking game with multiple tramps, snow skills and overseas trips as well. Debbie shares about the differences returning to Canyon Creek with more experience under her belt and has lots of amazing tips and advice for new hikers about gear and mindset. Next, Debbie wants to revisit some of her 'misadventures' and give them another go!

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Pat Nolan grew up on the West Coast of New Zealand and describes his outdoorsy family. From a young age, he would accompany his father on deer hunting trips into the backcountry. In this episode, Pat shares about the Three Passes Route from Arthur's Pass to Hokitika with his daughter over Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass and Browning Pass. With a sudden change in weather, they had an awfully long day out of the Styx Valley, route finding with multiple river crossings, before eventually getting out to the carpark at 11pm. Pat's favourite moments were watching his daughter's delight around each corner as she experienced the hike for the first time. We also talk about his Te Araroa expedition and the challenges Pat faced after suffering from inner ear and balance issues. Pat's resilience is evident as he focused on the positives of Te Araroa, rather than the sore knees or bruises.

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