The Tramping Life

By Jonty

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Episodes: 29

Description

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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Episode Date
Robbie Burton - Publishing Our Tramping Stories
May 22, 2026
Rangitoto and Motutapu Island
May 15, 2026
Adam Currie – From Scouts to Climate Action
May 08, 2026
Travers-Sabine Circuit and Blue Lake
May 01, 2026
Lydia Bradey - From Arthur's Pass to Everest
Apr 24, 2026
Cape Brett Track and Whangamumu / Te Toroa Track
Apr 17, 2026
Rob Frost - Guiding Trans-Alpine Expeditions
Apr 10, 2026
Tongariro Northern Circuit and Around the Mountain Track
Apr 03, 2026
Peter Hillary - Everest, Aspiring, and Kea
Mar 27, 2026
Thousand Acre Plateau
Mar 20, 2026
Jan Finlayson - Public Access, Stewardship Land, and Grasshoppers
Mar 13, 2026
Angelus Hut
Mar 06, 2026
Marios Gavalas - Publishing, Guiding, and Yurts
Feb 27, 2026
Banks Track
Feb 20, 2026
Neil Silverwood - Caving, Paragliding, and Giant Spiders
Feb 13, 2026
Copland Track & Welcome Flat Hut
Feb 06, 2026
Corina Jordan - Hunting, Conservation, and Coexistence
Jan 30, 2026
Geoff Spearpoint - A Life Exploring the Backcountry
Jan 16, 2026
Craig Potton - Photography, Happiness, and Rock Bivvies
Jan 02, 2026
Celia Wade-Brown - Politics, Walking Festivals, and Te Araroa
Dec 19, 2025
Gerry McSweeney - Conservation, Tourism, and Penguins
Dec 05, 2025
Kemi & Niko - Creativity in Corrugated Iron
Nov 21, 2025
Alistair Hall - Wilderness Magazine & NZ's Worst Tramp
Nov 07, 2025
Victoria & Emilie Bruce - Mother, Daughter, Trailblazers
Oct 24, 2025
Andrew Buglass - Huts, Solitude, and the Birth of Permolat
Oct 10, 2025
Jerry Van Lier - Tales from the Tararuas
Sep 27, 2025
Megan Dimozantos - Advocacy, Adventure, and the Future of Tramping
Sep 17, 2025
Rob Brown - Keeping the Hut Network Alive
Sep 13, 2025
Lou Sanson - From Track Cutter to DOC Boss
Sep 13, 2025