A trip report collection from backyard adventures across New Zealand’s lower South Island.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s lower South Island has lifetimes of adventure if you’re someone who loves exploring the greater outdoors.
A collection of trip-reports are available here to inspire, highlight some options, or be a resource for your own trip planning.
The adventures here all venture off hiking trails and range a few hours, to multi-day introductory mountaineering missions.
If you are already comfortable creating your own off-trail missions, can confidently navigate, and are capable of managing yourself in moderate technical and steep terrain – many of these trips could be for you.
Enjoy!
Fiordland National Park
Mount Cook National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park
Remarkables Conversation Area
Takitimu Mountains