Follow our Ambassadors for the stories, skills and gear that make Kiwi outdoor life what it is — and join the community building Outdoor Expo 2026.
Real Kiwis sharing the routes, gear and everyday adventures that bring the outdoors to life across New Zealand.
Camping & Tramping
Jono and Chloe are the duo behind NZ Fun Adventures — a community they co-founded in 2020 to help everyday Kiwis get outdoors as a family. From group camp meet-ups and hut overnighters to honest gear reviews and beach clean-ups, they're all about making the outdoors feel welcoming, whatever your experience level.
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Group camp meet-ups, hut overnighters and beginner-friendly tramping inspo from across New Zealand.
Tramping & Hiking
Southland-born and raised, Alice runs Alice Adventuring — one of New Zealand's best-loved tramping blogs. She covers everything from Fiordland's wildest tracks to day walks with a toddler in tow, all written with humour, honesty and a healthy dose of chocolate.
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Fiordland classics, hut-to-hut routes and tramping-with-kids tips from a born-and-bred Southlander.
Cycling & Triathlon
Charles is a New Zealand cyclist and triathlete sharing the roads, gravel tracks and race days that fuel his passion for two wheels. From weekend road rides and backcountry gravel routes to triathlon training, he brings the cycling community along for the journey — proving that New Zealand's landscapes were made to be explored on a bike.
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Road cycling routes, gravel adventures across New Zealand, and triathlon training from a passionate Kiwi cyclist.
Adventure with Kids
Mum of two and founder of nook, Lexi runs Christchurch's go-to guide for parents juggling life with little ones — full of practical ideas for swapping screen time for real time outdoors as a family. She's the friend every Canterbury parent wishes they had on speed dial.
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Getting little ones outdoors and into nature, kid-friendly day trips around Canterbury, and real-life parenting in Christchurch.
Kids & Nature
Jasmine is the founder of Kiwi Kids Outdoors — a Canterbury community helping families with young children spend more time in nature. Raised in Mārahau on the doorstep of Abel Tasman National Park, she grew up tramping, camping and kayaking, and now channels that love of the outdoors into free hiking and nature play meet-ups for parents and little ones across Christchurch.
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Free family hiking and nature play meet-ups in Canterbury, getting little ones into the outdoors, and community events across Christchurch.
Coming Soon
More Kiwi voices are joining the 2026 line-up over the coming weeks. Be first to hear — follow @outdoorexponz for each reveal.
See New Zealand's outdoors through their lenses — and let it inspire your next adventure.
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2–4 October 2026 · Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch. South Island's biggest outdoor show — three days of routes, gear, demos and good company.
We're always looking for Kiwis who live and love the outdoors — content creator or not. If you'd like to join the 2026 Ambassador Programme, we'd love to hear from you.
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