The Tramping Life
Conversations with people who share a deep love for exploring Aotearoa New Zealand on foot. From the well-trodden Great Walks to the rugged solitude of remote backcountry routes, our guests share their favourite hikes, huts, and hard-earned lessons from the track.
Whether you’re an experienced tramper or just curious about what makes hiking in New Zealand so special. The Tramping Life offers inspiration, practical insights, and a deeper connection to the landscapes that shape us.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
The Tramping Life
Latest Episodes
Geoff Spearpoint - A Life Exploring the Backcountry
Geoff Spearpoint is one of New Zealand’s most experienced trampers, writers, and backcountry advocates. For decades he has explored some of the country’s most remote corners, helped preserve our huts and tracks, and inspired countless tr...
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Episode 12
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29:42
Craig Potton - Photography, Happiness, and Rock Bivvies
Craig Potton is a photographer, publisher, conservationist, and one of New Zealand’s most thoughtful voices on wild places. Craig’s stories take us from crawling out the back door as a kid in Nelson, to surfing wild west co...
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Episode 11
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33:48
Celia Wade-Brown - Politics, Walking Festivals, and Te Araroa
Celia Wade-Brown is a Green Party MP, former mayor of Wellington, founder of the Wairarapa Walking Festival, and a lifelong tramper. From childhood walks in London’s parks and the Lake District, to rafting adventures, multi-day tramps in...
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Episode 10
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25:43
Gerry McSweeney - Conservation, Tourism, and Penguins
Gerry McSweeney is a lifelong tramper, former president of Forest & Bird, and founder of Wilderness Lodges at Lake Moeraki and Arthur’s Pass. Jerry reflects on his early days with the Christchurch Tramping Club, hard river crossings ...
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Episode 9
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30:12
Kemi & Niko - Creativity in Corrugated Iron
My guests today are Kemi and Niko, the creative duo behind Kemi Niko & Co. Known for their handcrafted miniature huts, public art projects, and love for New Zealand’s backcountry, they blend art, design, and outdoor culture in a way ...
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Episode 8
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21:56