Adventures

THE RAINBOW - MOLESWORTH LOOP - THE LONG ROAD

Two small adventure bikes, one legendary high-country loop and just enough horsepower to keep things interesting. From Rainbow Road’s icy creek crossings and rock-strewn gravel to the sweeping bend...

THIS IS AFRICA | AN HONEST HUNT IN THE EASTERN CAPE

Five friends reunite in South Africa’s Eastern Cape for a wild-game hunt shaped by conservation, hard country and shared responsibility. From a close stalk with a bow to long evenings around the br...

GONE BUSH | ROAR BOW HUNTING

A father and son enter the West Coast bush during the roar, carrying compound bows and the knowledge that getting close is only part of the challenge. They hunt for the glory of the chase and the s...

Sawcut Gorge | The Great White

Hidden deep in the secret land beyond Ward, where the rugged Marlborough hills guard their ancient secrets, lies Sawcut Gorge — a narrow limestone chasm carved by relentless water over countless mi...

Lake Rotoiti | The Still Water

Nestled in the heart of Nelson Lakes National Park, where the Southern Alps cradle ancient glacial waters, we embarked on a timeless adventure: a canoe trip across Lake Rotoiti from the quiet shore...

SOUTHERN ALPS | CHAMOIS COUNTRY

Five days in New Zealand's Southern Alps taught us that the mountains rarely follow our plans. We came in search of chamois, found one on the first morning, then spent the next two days trapped ben...

Stewart Island | Circumnavigation

A last-minute invitation takes Christo south by light aircraft and yacht to circumnavigate Stewart Island. Between quiet anchorages, fresh blue cod and ancient granite shores, a great white shark a...

Southern Valleys | RED STAG ROAR

A father-and-son hunt during the roar begins with laughter, an angry grizzly and a wounded emu—but ends with a long-range shot, a magnificent twelve-point stag and an unforgettable recovery in the ...

Black Birch | A Quick Blast

Black Birch Track is one of Marlborough's best half-day adventure rides, climbing from the Awatere Valley to over 1,200 metres above sea level. Follow along as we tackle the track on a Royal Enfiel...

Awatere Valley | Off Roading

Venturing into the rugged embrace of Awatere Valley in Marlborough, where the South Island’s high country whispers tales of endurance and exploration, we set off on a classic 4x4 adventure — piloti...