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Hump Ridge Track
Queen Charlotte & Abel Tasman
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Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman.
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LADIES ONLY E Bike Tour – Otago Rail Trail
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Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail
Otago Rail Trail
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Tasman Great Taste Trail and Golden Bay
Around The Mountains Cycle Trail
Queenstown & Around the Mountains
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – 8 Days
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – Walk/Cycle/Kayak – 10 Days
Iconic West Coast
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Bhutan – Untamed Eastern Bhutan
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Japan – Kumano Pilgrimage Trail
Japan – Nakasendo Trail
Australia – Twelve Apostles Walk
Tours 7 to 12 Days
Bucket List Walk
Iconic West Coast
Queen Charlotte & Abel Tasman
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – 8 Days
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Home
NZ Walking Tours
Akaroa Walk
West Coast Trail
Queen Charlotte Walk
Queen Charlotte Walk / Boat Stay
Bucket List Walk
Abel Tasman Walk 3 Days
Abel Tasman Walk 5 Days
Abel Tasman Walk / Kayak 3 Days
Abel Tasman Walk / Kayak 5 Days
Coromandel Explorer Walk
Waikaremoana Discovery Tour
Tongariro Crossing Walk
Great Barrier Island Escape
Hump Ridge Track
Queen Charlotte & Abel Tasman
Iconic West Coast
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman.
NZ Cycling Tours
LADIES ONLY E Bike Tour – Otago Rail Trail
LADIES ONLY – E Bike Tour – West Coast Wilderness Trail –
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail
Otago Rail Trail
Queenstown Cycle Trail
Tasman Great Taste Trail and Golden Bay
Around The Mountains Cycle Trail
Queenstown & Around the Mountains
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – 8 Days
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – Walk/Cycle/Kayak – 10 Days
Iconic West Coast
International Tours
Bhutan – Untamed Eastern Bhutan
Bhutan – Cultural & Festival Tour
Japan – Kumano Pilgrimage Trail
Japan – Nakasendo Trail
Australia – Twelve Apostles Walk
Tours 7 to 12 Days
Bucket List Walk
Iconic West Coast
Queen Charlotte & Abel Tasman
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – 8 Days
Nelson, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman – Walk/Cycle/Kayak – 10 Days
Queenstown & Around the Mountains
About Us
Meet The Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Sustainable Tourism and Tuatara Tours
Conservation of the Tuatara
News & Info
How To… Train Pre Tour
26/06/19
It Is Not a Race!
The whole idea about our tours is to experience nature, take in the sights and scenery, and to enjoy yourself.
To make your experience more enjoyable it is advisable to undertake some form of training prior to the event.
By doing some form of regular exercise beforehand you are going to make your experience a lot more enjoyable.
Some tips before you start training:
During some of your walks/rides, be sure to wear the clothes that you intend to use. It is best to find out beforehand if they are going to be suitable, ie. non-chafing, comfortable to wear.
Use the shoes/boots and socks you are going to walk/ride in. You need to be wearing shoes/boots that are comfortable and provide good support for the ankles. Blisters can make any experience very unpleasant so it best to have your shoes broken in properly.
Wear your day-pack during some of your walks. You will enjoy your walk a lot more if your body is used to carrying a day-pack already.
Hydration and nutrition are very important; your body needs fluids before you are thirsty, so drink regularly. Food such as bananas and muesli bars are good light foods to carry that provide quick energy.
It is important to get some hill training in before the walk/ride. Simple things such as taking the stairs whenever possible will help. Get off the streets and head into the bush tracks, you will need to experience different walking terrains and don’t stay indoors just because the weather may not be ideal for walking. Remember we cannot always guarantee beautiful weather.
Not all your training needs to be boring, feel free to jump on a bike, use the gym, swim, run or do zumba!
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