Wilderness

Wilderness

Wilderness has been a part of Lifestyle Publishing since October 1991. Founded by David Hall, who continues to serve as the magazine's publisher, Wilderness has become a staple for outdoor enthusiasts. Each edition of Wilderness highlights the diverse experiences of the New Zealand outdoors. From its inaugural issue, the magazine resonated with both its audience and advertisers, with many of them sticking around since the beginning. The journey has been remarkable, as activities like tramping, hiking, and exploring New Zealand's natural beauty have surged in popularity, now ranking as the third most loved pastime in the country. Over time, Wilderness has also gained more recognition and respect among its readers and the outdoor industry.

National, Consumer
English
Magazine

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority
38
Ranking

Global

#636913

New Zealand

#7107

Sports/Climbing

#10

Traffic sources
Monthly visitors

Articles

  • 1 week ago | wildernessmag.co.nz | Sam Harrison

    Read more from the July 2025 Issue Sometimes it takes the end of one plan for another to succeed. A long weekend was fast approaching, and my friends and I were desperate to get to the South Island. But a storm was brewing, soon to bring severe rain to the south. We turned our sights instead to the Kāweka Range, part of the North Island’s mountainous spine.

  • 1 week ago | wildernessmag.co.nz | Mark Watson

    Double down on warmth and packability with this versatile custom-made quilt from Kiwi Ultralight. Quilts are a common sleep system for long-distance hikers, particularly in the US, and are gradually becoming more popular here. Among other benefits, they’re a great way to reduce base weight. By placing all the insulation atop the sleeper and eliminating a long zip and hood, a typical quilt weighs roughly 20–30 per cent less than a sleeping bag of equivalent warmth. But the positives don’t stop here.

  • 3 weeks ago | wildernessmag.co.nz | Justin Sprecher

    A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. The Tongariro Northern Circuit will not be opening as usual this season, but walkers can look forward to a brand new Oturere Hut in years to come. This means the Great Walk experience is off the table for the 2025-26 season. However, the tracks remain open and trampers can still book the other huts on the circuit individually. Those bookings are expected to open in July.

  • 1 month ago | wildernessmag.co.nz | Justin Sprecher

    A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. The Department of Conservation says Waikato’s Nikau Walk, on the northeastern side of Pirongia Forest Park, needs vital improvements including “tree pruning and upgrading the track surface, both of which will improve the walk for visitors and make it easier and safer for DOC staff”.

  • 1 month ago | wildernessmag.co.nz | Justin Sprecher

    A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. Ten gold bracelets, 17 cigar cases, a powder compact, a comb, and a whopping 598 gold coins: The items are all part of a mysterious stash, found by chance by two hikers in the northeastern Czech Republic. The cache is worth at least $600,000, but its origin is unclear.

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