Outdoor Expo 2026
Our Community

The voices of the
New Zealand outdoors.

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.

Meet the AmbassadorsLive from the community
2026 Line-up

Meet our Ambassadors.

Real Kiwis sharing the routes, gear and everyday adventures that bring the outdoors to life across New Zealand.

Jono and Chloe — NZ Fun Adventures

Camping & Tramping

Jono & Chloe

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. They also run NZ Fun Adventures Camping, New Zealand's largest camping Facebook group, with 231.6k members. 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.

Follow them for

Group camp meet-ups, hut overnighters and beginner-friendly tramping inspo from across New Zealand.

Alice Milne — Alice Adventuring

Tramping & Hiking

Alice Milne

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.

Follow them for

Fiordland classics, hut-to-hut routes and tramping-with-kids tips from a born-and-bred Southlander.

Charles — Cycling & Triathlon

Cycling & Triathlon

Charles

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.

Follow them for

Road cycling routes, gravel adventures across New Zealand, and triathlon training from a passionate Kiwi cyclist.

Lexi — nook NZ

Adventure with Kids

Lexi · nook NZ

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.

Follow them for

Getting little ones outdoors and into nature, kid-friendly day trips around Canterbury, and real-life parenting in Christchurch.

Jasmine — Kiwi Kids Outdoors

Kids & Nature

Jasmine · Kiwi Kids Outdoors

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.

Follow them for

Free family hiking and nature play meet-ups in Canterbury, getting little ones into the outdoors, and community events across Christchurch.

More Ambassadors to be revealed soon

Coming Soon

Stay Tuned

More Kiwi voices are joining the 2026 line-up over the coming weeks. Be first to hear — follow @outdoorexponz for each reveal.

Live from the community

Stories from our Ambassadors.

See New Zealand's outdoors through their lenses — and let it inspire your next adventure.

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Join the community in October

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Exhibitors

12

Zones

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Days

Outdoor Expo 2026

Come build the community
with us.

2–4 October 2026 · Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch. South Island's biggest outdoor show — three days of routes, gear, demos and good company.

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For Kiwi Creators

Got a story to share?

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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