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Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Abigail Hannah
New Zealand
Hiking
Te Araroa
Mental Health
South Island
Van Life
Tramping
Camping
Aotearoa
Adventure
Mountaineering
Auckland
Aotearoa Adventures
Photography
Fiordland
Bikepacking
North Island
Aotea Great Barrier Island
Kayaking
Four-Wheel Driving

Explore New Zealand with Aotearoa Adventures - your ultimate guide to travel, adventure, and the outdoors. Each week, host Abigail Hannah brings you inspiring stories from everyday people, covering tramping, vanlife, bikepacking, road trips, and so much more. Get beginner tips and practical advice for every adventure, from camping under the stars to multi-week expeditions. Whether you’re a local, ... more

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Latest Episodes

Penzy Dinsdale works in expedition medicine, from Antarctic ships to Everest Base Camp. She shares her 48-day traverse of Fiordland, the sequel to her 85-day Southern Alps journey, which together complete a full South Island traverse from Farewell Sp... more

Shalane Hopkins is an author, speaker and coach based in Otago, originally from Canada. In 2010 she walked the length of the country on Te Araroa, more than 3000 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff, before the trail had officially opened. She shares how she... more

Nick Thompson is a squash court engineer from the UK who builds all-glass courts for events like the New Zealand Open. Since 2022 he has returned almost every year, tagging on extra days to explore New Zealand and leading him to run Great Walks in a ... more

To mark four years of Aotearoa Adventures, the tables turn and Abigail is interviewed. She shares her story, from growing up in India and moving to New Zealand at 18 to the 2020 South Island road trip in a 1990 rust box van that first opened her eyes... more

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Recent Guests

Penzy Dinsdale
Doctor with expeditions; previous episode on the 85-day traverse of the Southern Alps
Expedition medicine, Everest Base Camp, Antarctic work
Episode: 186: Packrafting and Tramping 48 Days Through Fiordland with Penzy Dinsdale
Shalane Hopkins
Author, speaker and coach based in Otago who walked Te Araroo from end to end before it opened
Independent author/coach
Episode: 185: Thru-Hiking New Zealand Before Te Araroa Opened with Shalane Hopkins
Nick Thompson
Squash court engineer who builds all-glass squash courts for major events; frequent New Zealand visitor
Independent contractor (Professional Squash Association projects)
Episode: 184: Turning New Zealand Work Trips into Solo Great Walk Adventures with Nick Thompson
Tyla Bow
Scuba instructor, artist
Wild Tricks / Wild Chicks (advocacy and diving initiatives)
Episode: 181: Scuba Diving in Wellington and Motorbikes with Tyla Bow
Alice Milne
Tramping enthusiast, blogger, and influencer focused on family-friendly outdoor adventures
Alice AdVenturing (Instagram)
Episode: 180: Hiking the Cascade Saddle Route, Tramping Clubs and Influencers with Alice Milne
Daniel Mauden
Episode: 179: Vanlife and Revisiting Favourite New Zealand Hidden Gems with Daniel Mauden
Hannah Whittaker
Local hiking community founder; Northland/Bay of Islands advocate
Back Roads NZ / Notes to Home
Episode: 176: A Local's Guide to Northland and Building Hiking Communities with Hannah Whittaker
Joel Buckley
Outdoor instructor and guide with over 10 years of experience.
Episode: 170: 122-Day Self-Supported North Island Sea Kayak Expedition with Joel Buckley
Verity Jackson
Passionate tramper, content creator, and health advocate
NZ Hiking Adventures
Episode: 169: Tramping, Hut Bagging Goals, Cancer and Recovery with Verity Jackson

Host

Abigail Hannah
Host of Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • First time listener!

    Listened to my first ep last night and loved the podcast. We’re beginner campers with young children so still new but this was so inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jordssme
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • This Podcast made me book my flight to NZ

    Abigail is such a sympathic person, you just can‘t stop listening to her. Her podcast literaly made me book my flight to Atearoa and with her amazing map, we had a really stunning trip

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lgjthplhi
    Germanya year ago
  • My FAVOURITE Podcast

    I absolutely enjoy this podcast, it’s my go to while hiking and driving , so inspiring listening to all the great adventurers and their stories. An awesome space creating an adventurous community!

    Abigail you rock gf xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RCadaz
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Must listen!

    If you are thinking of traveling to Aotearoa New Zealand or live here and looking for ideas on what to do, this is your podcast! Love hearing from Abigail and her guests, so grateful they share their insights and experiences with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2passingthru NZ
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Inspiring storytelling

    Abigail and her guests lead the listener to dream and be inspired by their stories of beautiful places in Aotearoa. They showcase that you can have a small or an epic adventure, and both are just as life-giving - being outdoors and in nature. Thanks for doing this podcast Abigail, every episode I find myself surprised to be interested and inspired by every topic, even the ones I’d never dreamed of doing myself, maybe I could!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurartanner
    New Zealanda year ago

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Guests are described as relatable and informative, driving engagement and travel planning inspiration.
The podcast is praised for varied topics and accessible adventuring ideas, though some listeners seek more technical trail information.
The host is seen as personable and engaging, with audiences appreciating practical tips and storytelling.
Listener feedback highlights the show as inspirational and community-building for outdoor enthusiasts.

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183: Four Years of Aotearoa Adventures and No Home Address with Host Abigail Hannah
Q: Why did you decide to take a break after four years of weekly episodes?
The host explains that continuously running the show without clear direction can lead to fatigue, so pausing allowed reflection on what direction to take next and how to integrate her own adventures with guest stories.
181: Scuba Diving in Wellington and Motorbikes with Tyla Bow
Q: How did you get into scuba diving and what was your path from gymnastics to instructing?
She explains an early passion sparked by her dad teaching her diving, transitioning from gymnastics due to concussion, completing rescue and open water courses, and eventually becoming a dive instructor who emphasizes teaching and safety.
181: Scuba Diving in Wellington and Motorbikes with Tyla Bow
Q: But for people who don't know you, introduce us, tell us who you are and what you love.
The guest shares her background as a Wellington-based scuba instructor and artist who loves the outdoors, underwater exploration, and teaching new divers, with a focus on making diving accessible and fun.
179: Vanlife and Revisiting Favourite New Zealand Hidden Gems with Daniel Mauden
Q: Do you have a cut-off date for van life or any long-term plans?
There isn't a strict cut-off; van life remains a core part of their lifestyle, with plans to travel internationally in the coming year and possibly long-term partnerships with travel companies.
179: Vanlife and Revisiting Favourite New Zealand Hidden Gems with Daniel Mauden
Q: Your favourite morning since you began van life?
Waking up at French Pass to a blue hour sunrise over the Marlborough Sounds, followed by a peaceful, solitary moment at the ridge with a spectacular view of the lighthouse and ocean.

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Focused on outdoor New Zealand travel and exploration, this show features real people sharing adventures across tramping, vanlife, ocean paddling, cycling, and road trips. Episodes emphasize practical tips, safety, community, and accessible entry points for families, beginners, and solo travelers alike, with a strong emphasis on responsible travel and connecting with nature. A standout aspect is the diverse mix of hosts and guests—from aspiring outdoor influencers to seasoned expeditioners—creating a welcoming, adventure-loving community that caters to practical itineraries as well as bigger, bucket-list journeys.

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4. Tyla Bow
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