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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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Shoshannah Shand is a solo mum who shares tramping and camping adventures with her two kids to her large online audience. She shares how she gets her family outdoors often and on a budget. She talks through her non-negotiables, decent rain gear and m... more

Viktoria De Dominicis left the rat race in Chicago a decade ago and now calls Queenstown home. She shares how a spur-of-the-moment first trip to India in her twenties opened up years of travelling through Southeast Asia and South America, before she ... more

Laura Bell is a Kiwi living in Melbourne who came home this year to cycle the length of the country. With time off between jobs, she took on Tour Aotearoa, the 3,000 km bikepacking route from Cape Reinga to Bluff, riding it with her dad. She shares h... more

David Haunschmidt is an emergency medicine doctor who moved from Scotland to New Zealand. Working around shift work, he shares how days walking DOC tracks turned into trail running, then ultramarathons. In just two years David found himself on podium... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Bell
Kiwi living in Melbourne who cycle the length of New Zealand with Tour Aotearoa
Tour Aotearoa participant
Episode: 188: Bikepacking 3,000km in New Zealand on Tour Aotearoa with Laura Bell
David Haunschmidt
Emergency medicine doctor, trail runner known as The Flying Doctor / David Zebedee on social media
Independent/Coaching
Episode: 187: From Beginner Trail Running to Setting Course Records with David Haunschmidt
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

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 137 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 Zealand7 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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Audience notes the show is a great resource for planning NZ trips and getting practical tips.
Some critiques mention audio quality on a few episodes but consistently positive on content and community feel.
Listeners praise inspirational storytelling and diverse guest lineup.
Fans appreciate the mix of adventure, family travel, and local NZ insights.

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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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Across recent episodes, the show centers on practical, human-scale adventures across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Listeners hear intimate, detail-rich accounts of tramping, packrafting, sea kayaking, van life, and multi-day hikes, paired with robust logistics, gear decisions, and safety tips. Guests range from expedition medics and long-distance trekkers to family-focused outdoor advocates, with a strong emphasis on community, accessibility, and sustainable travel. A notable strength is the host's storytelling plus a grounded approach to planning and budgeting for adventures, making it appealing to both first‑timers and seasoned explorers looking for actionable ideas and authentic NZ-centric experiences.

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1. Laura Bell
2. David Haunschmidt
3. Penzy Dinsdale
4. Shalane Hopkins
5. Nick Thompson
6. Tyla Bow
7. Alice Milne
8. Daniel Mauden

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