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Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Explore New Zealand with Aotearoa Adventures - your ultimate guide to travel, adventure, and the outdoors. Each week, host Abigail Hannah brings you inspiring stories from everyday people, covering tramping, vanlife, bikepacking, road trips, and so much more. Get beginner tips and practical advice for every adventure, from camping under the stars to multi-week expeditions. Whether you’re a local, on a working holiday, or visiting, this podcast will inspire you to explore New Zealand deeper and

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00:48:09

143: Intro to Rock Climbing and NZ's Best Crags with...

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2025/06/27

Josh Parker started climbing in 2019 and was hooked after one gym session. Since then, he’s set a goal to climb Grade 27 and now spends most weekends at the crag. Josh shares about his favourite North Island spots like Kawakawa Bay and Waipari, his first multi-pitch route, and the joy of finding a like-minded climbing community. They talk about mental challenges, gear progression, and what it’s like to start from scratch. They break down They break down climbing styles like bouldering, sport and

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00:46:04

142: Tramping and Exploring Aotea Great Barrier...

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2025/06/20

Kristina Montgomerie is back to share all about Aotea, Great Barrier Island. A travel and outdoors content creator, Kristina has hiked some of the country’s toughest hikes, now balancing her love for adventure with motherhood. She talks about hiking the Aotea Track - both the two-day and three-day versions with advice on which routes to avoid, like the gorse-ridden clay Tramline Track. Kristina shares practical tips on getting to Great Barrier Island, rental car logistics, and why flights are often

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00:41:57

141: Best Christchurch and Canterbury Adventures with...

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2025/06/13

Jasmine Trafford lives in Christchurch with her two young children and shares about her journey finding outdoor adventures that work for their family. Growing up in Marahau, she loved sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park. Jasmine shares her favourite family-friendly spots in Christchurch and Canterbury, from Mount Vernon Valley and Sign of the Bellbird to Mount Thomas Conservation Area and the hidden Tumbledown Bay. Jasmine also shares about an overnight trip to Quail Island that had a few

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00:47:01

140: Off-Track Tramping to the Unknown in Rockburn...

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2025/06/06

Sarah Morrison shares about an epic off-track tramp to Lake Unknown, Park Pass Glacier and Lake Nerine in the Rockburn Valley. Her love for tramping started in the Auckland Uni Tramping club with some questionable adventures like stream-bashing and long, late-night drives. Now based in central Otago, she gets out every weekend tramping, mountaineering or tramping. Sarah shares about a six-day adventure planned in under 24 hours to the Rockburn Valley and some untouched buckelist scenery. The rough

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00:52:02

139: Slow Travel in an EV and Catlins, Dunedin and...

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2025/05/30

Canadian Tim Ward retired early when Covid-19 disrupted his business and found a love for slow travel, as a self-proclaimed Mature Flâneur. Finally finding an excuse to visit New Zealand, he visited with his wife and they maxed out their tourist visa, staying for three months and exploring as much of the country as possible. Tim talks about his favourite experiences in the Catlins, Dunedin and Oamaru, including where to see penguins, waterfalls, unique architecture, quirky steampunk culture and even

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00:52:51

138: An Obsession with the Mountains of Tongariro...

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2025/05/23

Hazel Phillips shares her deep love for Tongariro National Park and the wild stories behind her new book Fire and Ice. Living in Ohakune, Hazel has spent years exploring Ruapehu and Tongariro, uncovering hidden huts, old memorials, and the impacts of receding glaciers. She talks about Ruapehu Crater lake’s surprising tourism past, the spiritual significance of Ngāuruhoe, and why intent matters when we explore sacred places. Hazel shares her Mallowpuff altitude test, favourite swimming holes, and

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00:48:30

137: A 5 Year Journey from Budget DIY Van to Dream...

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2025/05/16

Host Abigail Hannah speaks with her husband Isaac about their dream to live on the road full-time in a van. Their journey began in 2020, with a $2,800 Mitsubishi van and they have now completed their $60k home-on-wheels build. Isaac shares the process of self-containment regulations and how to build a basic setup with simple tools. They discuss their favourite features of each van and the lessons learnt through each design process. Abigail breaks down cost expenses for their current dream van and

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00:51:17

136: Pushed to her Limits on the Hump Ridge Track and...

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2025/05/09

The Hump Ridge Track is New Zealand's newest Great Walk, and Helen Griffiths was pushed to her limits as she experiences the best and worst day of her life on the trail. Helen is a photographer, originally from the UK, and found herself stuck in New Zealand during the Covid pandemic. She has a love for slow travel and exploring deeply, rather than quickly. Helen shares about her experience on the Hump Ridge track, where she was challenged immensely, while also having the most incredible experience

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00:51:56

135: Ultra-Swimming and 11 Hours to Swim Across the...

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2025/05/02

Ivan Polyntcev started ultra-swimming - an elite open-water sport - less than six years ago, after moving to New Zealand. As a professional dancer, Ivan wanted a new sport to get into competitively. He started swimming in the ocean and soon he was hooked. Ivan attempted to cross the Cook Strait two years ago, but didn't even get in the water to start. He shares about the mental and physical journey to return and attempt the crossing a second time. His accomplishment makes him one of 200 people in

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BONUS: Listen to Abigail on the Kiwi Yarns Podcast

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2025/04/28

Abigail Hannah had the privilege of being interviewed on the Kiwi Yarns podcast with Brodie Kane. Listen to the full episode on all major platforms.WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYmBtr9kk5YSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FEtXmUxF1gbzovTpKsGHOAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/kiwi-yarns/id1516048486And follow Abigail on Instagram for some exciting news: instagram.com/abigailhannnah

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00:49:16

134: Three Months of Road Trips and Hut Bagging in...

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2025/04/25

Sophie Wakelin is a doctor, who quit her job in Wellington to spend time travelling. Over three months in the South Island, she slept out of her car and bagged 67 huts from Nelson Lakes to Rakiura Stewart Island. Sophie shares her top three favourite huts, including Mataketake Hut that required a second attempt to get to. She shares the challenges she faced while tramping solo, how to grow your confidence in the outdoors and plenty of ideas for your next South Island tramp or hut bagging

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00:08:33

BONUS: Easter Long Weekend

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2025/04/18

Please leave a review for Aotearoa Adventures on Spotify or Apple.Find your next adventure inspo here: PODCAST EPISODE DIRECTORYJoin the broadcast channel on InstagramLife is life-ing at the moment for host Abigail Hannah as she is in a period of transition both personally and in business. She is taking a break this week to go tramping with whānau and will be back next week with another epic guest episode.In the meantime, go ahead and binge some previous episodes or re-listen to your

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00:41:28

133: Tramping the Heaphy Track from Karamea to...

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2025/04/11

Jacq Nesbit started tramping in adulthood and she shares about walking the Heaphy Track from Karamea to Collingwood. Jacq managed to find last-minute tickets on Monday to start the Great Walk on a Thursday - and be back in time for work the following Monday. She details what to expect each day on the Heaphy Track. At 85km, it is the longest Great Walk and often overlooked due to the complex logistics. Jacq shares the best options for shuttle, what to take with you in your pack, as well as her

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00:49:23

132: Nine Months of Solitude Walking Northbound on Te...

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2025/04/03

Naomi Arnold fulfilled a 20-year dream when she walked Te Araroa northbound (NOBO), from Bluff to Cape Reinga. What she expected to be a 4-5 month trail turned into 9 months as she juggled freelance work and writing a book on the trail. Her determination meant she pushed through all the physical and mental challenges, never for a moment wanting to quit, despite how tough it got. Her absolute favourite moment was the Tongariro Crossing and experiencing the forces of nature in the volcanic area. Naomi

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131: Conservation and Lessons from the Bush with...

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2025/03/27

Sam the Trap Man is a bushman - he goes foraging, fishing and hunting - and at his core he is a conservationist, living in harmony with the ecosystems around us. Growing up in the East Cape, Te Uruwera feels like home to Sam. He shares about one of his favourite trails, the Koranga Tawa Loop, because of the mahinga kai the bush provides, and encounters with endangered birds. Now a parent, Sam loves to share his knowledge of the flora and fauna of New Zealand with his kids. They love identifying

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00:44:37

130: Full Time Vanlife and Staying Off-Grid in...

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2025/03/20

Jord and Tom quit their jobs 7 years ago to travel to the other side of the world. A few vans later, Jord and Tom have a caravan in New Zealand and share about Fiordland - one of their favourite locations. They stayed off-grid in Fiordland and loved Te Anau for fun activities like jet boating and helicopter trips. The couple share all their best advice for first-time and long-term vanlifers, from choosing the right size space to how to shower. They share travel hacks for the best apps in New Zealand

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00:41:31

129: Tramping Four Epic South Island Hikes in 10 Days...

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2025/03/13

In just 10 days, Stacey Walker ticked off four epic hikes in the South Island - Earnslaw Burn, Lake Wilson, Mueller Hut and Brewster Hut. Stacey started to get into tramping by herself, just going out on weekends and exploring local trails. As a planner, she started a list of bucketlist hikes and started doing them around her standard 9-5 job. Planning to do just 3 hikes in 10 days in the South Island, they added on a spontaneous overnight at Mueller Hut! Stacey's favourite moment was sharing

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00:39:07

128: 4WD Adventures across the Length of the South...

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2025/03/06

Rich Soult has spent years exploring the South Island with 4WD adventures, turning his passion for off-road driving into a career. Having lived in the UK, New Zealand, and France, he started writing for 4X4 Magazine before launching his own guiding company in 2020. Now, Rich leads epic 4WD tours through some of the South Island’s most iconic locations. He shares about their two-week north to south route, covering the iconic Macaulay, Godley, and Hopkins valleys, Old Man Range, Mavora Lakes and more

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127: Tramping an Unmarked Route to Gorge River with...

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Elvisa Van Der Leden was invited to Gorge River to visit the Long family and set off on a two-day unmarked route with three friends. She is a conservationist whose work has taken her from Antarctic islands to Taranaki and marine science. The group brought different skills to the tramp as they navigated thick bush, river crossings, map reading and boulder hopping. They got lost a few times and learnt lots along the way. Elvisa then celebrated her 30th birthday at Gorge River with a surprise cake. She

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00:45:14

126: Adventures with Kids and a Peach Cove Rescue...

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2025/02/20

Renata Wiles, founder of Roam with Kids shares about an easy adventure turned misadventure on a weekend to Peach Cove Hut. While pregnant, Renata and a friend took their two toddlers on an overnight to Peach Cove Hut which ended in someone getting helicoptered out and the other having to carry extra gear out the next day. Renata shares about the importance of mindset when hiking with kids and shares helpful tips for parents want to go on hard adventures. The Roam with Kids app helps parents across

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