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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The Tramping Life
Latest Episodes
Wellington Walkways
In this episode of The Tramping Life we explore six of the best urban walks in Wellington — a network of signposted routes linking ridgelines, bush reserves, parks, coastlines and historic sites across the capital.In this episode I rank...
Kathy Ombler - Writing, Outward Bound, and Learnings from the Outdoors
Kathy Ombler is a freelance outdoor writer, longtime contributor to Wilderness Magazine and FMC’s Backcountry, and someone who has spent decades learning the outdoors from the inside.Kathy grew up on a Waikato dairy farm, discove...
North West Circuit
In this episode of The Tramping Life we head to Rakiura / Stewart Island for one of New Zealand’s most remote and demanding coastal tramps, the North West Circuit. This 125 km circuit follows the rugged northern coastline of the island t...
Peter Laurenson - The Himalaya, Photography, and Rockfall
Peter Laurenson is the author of Occasional Climber, Khumbu: Gateway to Mount Everest, and most recently Aotearoa Light, books that combine thoughtful writing with striking photography from New Zealand and the Himalaya.Peter refl...
Waikōwhai Walkway & Mount William Walkway
In this episode of The Tramping Life we explore two very different hikes in and around Auckland: the coastal Waikōwhai Walkway and the hilltop Mount William Walkway. Both offer rewarding walking close to the city, with great views and a surpris...
