Castle Rock in Port Hills with kids
This was my second attempt to run a Helicopter Hill trip – and the second time it had to be cancelled, so we ended up in the Port Hills instead, aiming to climb Te Tihi-o-Kahukura…
Tramping with Elliot
Rocky Creek Biv track cutting birthday party with small kids
The goal was clear, ambitious, and far from easy: reach Rocky Creek Biv with our kids (aged 3-6). Some of them had recently celebrated their birthdays, so we thought – what better gift than a…
Pinchgut hut with kiddos (4-7 years)
Alright, Pinchgut Hut is quickly becoming my favourite hut for tramps with kids around Christchurch. The track is pretty entertaining, and it’s far more sheltered and less popular than Woolshed Creek Hut, which is always…
Edwards Valley with kids
When tramping with small kids, it’s the journey that counts, not the destination. For this trip, both me and Miranda completely threw away all our ambitions and just decided to play it by ear. We…
Washpen Falls – Romantic and family-friendly
Washpen Falls Track is a privately owned walk nestled in the Canterbury Foothills near the Rakaia River. It’s about 4 km long and very pretty and scenic. I was quite surprised to find such a…
Pinchgut Hut with 4 year old
I’ve been to Pinchgut Hut a few times, but this was the first time with Elliot. It’s a hut recommended for families and is certainly one of the most easily accessible huts in Canterbury –…
Woolshed Hill tarn (Arthur’s Pass)
Elliot has been asking to go tramping for a while, so let’s get some tramping out of his system by taking him to Woolshed Hill tarn. He only just turned 4 years, but he seemed…
Upper Nina Biv + camping at Nina Valley
Me, my partner, and our 4-year-old kid, Elliot, went on a wee adventure to Nina Valley. It’s not just home to the popular Nina Hut but also has many hidden hideaways with secluded spots for…
Lewis Tops – ideal spot for camping
My son Elliot (3 years old) has been advancing in his tramping journey at lightning speed. I never imagined he’d become such a fit, outdoorsy kid at such a young age. That said, we do…
Godley Head with kiddos (0-6 years)
CTC tramps with kids continue! This time, there were 8 adults and 7 children aged from 1 to 6 years, along with one 11-year-old young lady. It’s truly amazing when there’s just one older child…