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Jo Taylor

Mar 16 min read

Paddleboarding Tips & Advice

THE ULTIMATE PACKING LIST FOR YOUR PADDLEBOARDING TRIP

Paddling the length of the Abel Tasman National Park by paddleboard 🙌

Tata Beach > Anapai Campsite
Anapai Campsite > Mosquito Bay
Mosquito Bay > Marahau
with little detours to @awaroalodge, Shag Harbour, Falls River, Frenchman’s Lagoon

👉 Keen to try it on your SUP? Read more about this trip on my blog, link in bio 🫶

#newzealand #paddleboarding #nelsontasman #redpaddleco #southisland #abeltasman

Paddling the length of the Abel Tasman National Park by paddleboard 🙌

Tata Beach > Anapai Campsite
Anapai Campsite > Mosquito Bay
Mosquito Bay > Marahau
with little detours to @awaroalodge, Shag Harbour, Falls River, Frenchman’s Lagoon

👉 Keen to try it on your SUP? Read more about this trip on my blog, link in bio 🫶

#newzealand #paddleboarding #nelsontasman #redpaddleco #southisland #abeltasman

Here’s what I learnt moving to New Zealand on a working holiday visa aged 36…. ⬇️

⭐️ Follow your purpose for moving.

It’s easy to lose sight of the why with so many unknowns in front of you. Whether it’s for the lifestyle, the beaches, the wildlife, the travel… let your “why” guide you

⭐️ Choose how you want to show up.

No one knows you when you start somewhere new. There are no expectations from friends, family or colleagues on your social life, your behaviour, how you “should” show up, so stay true to you and who you want to be

⭐️ Say yes to things that push you.

It can be scary to be in a new country, learn how things work, scale New Zealand’s mountains and make new friends. Be bold, do things on your own and watch the magic unfold.

It can be better than you could ever imagine. 💛

#newzealand #workingholidayvisa #southisland #whv #whvnz

Here’s what I learnt moving to New Zealand on a working holiday visa aged 36…. ⬇️

⭐️ Follow your purpose for moving.

It’s easy to lose sight of the why with so many unknowns in front of you. Whether it’s for the lifestyle, the beaches, the wildlife, the travel… let your “why” guide you

⭐️ Choose how you want to show up.

No one knows you when you start somewhere new. There are no expectations from friends, family or colleagues on your social life, your behaviour, how you “should” show up, so stay true to you and who you want to be

⭐️ Say yes to things that push you.

It can be scary to be in a new country, learn how things work, scale New Zealand’s mountains and make new friends. Be bold, do things on your own and watch the magic unfold.

It can be better than you could ever imagine. 💛

#newzealand #workingholidayvisa #southisland #whv #whvnz

Girls don’t paddle for the bikini shots 📸

We paddle for the joy, the freedom, the fun, the friendships, the expeditions, the scenery, the wildlife, the waves, the thrills, the nature, the connections, the competitions, the exercise, the challenge, the soul. 💪

We paddle for the adventures. 🫶

#paddleboarding #girlswhoexplore #girlsthatwander #paddle #supgirl

Girls don’t paddle for the bikini shots 📸

We paddle for the joy, the freedom, the fun, the friendships, the expeditions, the scenery, the wildlife, the waves, the thrills, the nature, the connections, the competitions, the exercise, the challenge, the soul. 💪

We paddle for the adventures. 🫶

#paddleboarding #girlswhoexplore #girlsthatwander #paddle #supgirl

👋 Hey, I’m Jo.

Thought it was about time to do a little intro…

🩵 My journey with paddleboarding
🩵 Why I love paddleboarding
🩵 How it took me to where I am today
🩵 Some truths about living right now
🩵 5 things that sing true

Thanks for reading and being a part of the journey xx

#paddleboarding #standuppaddleboarding #newzealand #paddlecabin #paddlelife #whvnz

👋 Hey, I’m Jo.

Thought it was about time to do a little intro…

🩵 My journey with paddleboarding
🩵 Why I love paddleboarding
🩵 How it took me to where I am today
🩵 Some truths about living right now
🩵 5 things that sing true

Thanks for reading and being a part of the journey xx

#paddleboarding #standuppaddleboarding #newzealand #paddlecabin #paddlelife #whvnz

🏄‍♀️ Paddleboarding with stingrays!

🌊 When the water is this clear, you can see who is chilling underneath you.

📍 Elaines Bay, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand #stingray #stingrays #paddleboard #paddleboarding #newzealand

🏄‍♀️ Paddleboarding with stingrays!

🌊 When the water is this clear, you can see who is chilling underneath you.

📍 Elaines Bay, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand #stingray #stingrays #paddleboard #paddleboarding #newzealand

🐬 Dolphins love a surf 🏄‍♀️

Paddleboarding with dolphins, taking it in turns to draft underneath my @redequipment paddle board.

The faster I go, the more come to play! 🤩 #dolphins #dolphinsofinstagram #paddleboard #paddleboarding #drafting

🐬 Dolphins love a surf 🏄‍♀️

Paddleboarding with dolphins, taking it in turns to draft underneath my @redequipment paddle board.

The faster I go, the more come to play! 🤩 #dolphins #dolphinsofinstagram #paddleboard #paddleboarding #drafting

Hiking with your SUP… this is what I learnt ⬇️

⛺️ With so many incredible lakes out there, it’s too tempting not to paddle, even when they’re hard to reach 😉

I’d been thinking about hiking up to paddleboard and camp on these alpine lakes in the Kahurangi National Park and it was time to just do it!

If you’re thinking of trying a hike and SUP like this solo, here’s my learnings from my first one!

⭐️ Don’t underestimate how much harder it is to hike with a significantly heavier pack (from 10kg to 22kg) and 💯 take hiking poles to help!

⭐️ Don’t care what other people think.
I felt a little nervous about passing people who might think I was completely bonkers & I’m pretty sure they did, but who blooming well cares!

⭐️ Lighten your pack as much as you can and test out the bag and paddleboard combination at home first to make sure it’s practical and comfortable

⭐️ Pick an easy wide smooth trail for your first one that’s not too long or steep and easy underfoot

⭐️ Don’t plan to do too much.
This trip is all about the journey so take the pressure off and just focus on getting to camp, giving yourself time to relax and jump on and off the water when you want

⭐️ Make it easy for yourself and leave an overnight kit at one spot to keep exploring with a lighter pack when you can!

⭐️ Lastly, the beauty of camping by lakes with your board is picking the best time to paddle so say hello to sunrise and sunset paddles 👋

If you’ve got any helpful hacks and tips for adventuring like this… I would love to hear them!

#supadventure #supexpedition #type2fun #solohiking #soloadventure #paddleboarding #paddleboard

Hiking with your SUP… this is what I learnt ⬇️

⛺️ With so many incredible lakes out there, it’s too tempting not to paddle, even when they’re hard to reach 😉

I’d been thinking about hiking up to paddleboard and camp on these alpine lakes in the Kahurangi National Park and it was time to just do it!

If you’re thinking of trying a hike and SUP like this solo, here’s my learnings from my first one!

⭐️ Don’t underestimate how much harder it is to hike with a significantly heavier pack (from 10kg to 22kg) and 💯 take hiking poles to help!

⭐️ Don’t care what other people think.
I felt a little nervous about passing people who might think I was completely bonkers & I’m pretty sure they did, but who blooming well cares!

⭐️ Lighten your pack as much as you can and test out the bag and paddleboard combination at home first to make sure it’s practical and comfortable

⭐️ Pick an easy wide smooth trail for your first one that’s not too long or steep and easy underfoot

⭐️ Don’t plan to do too much.
This trip is all about the journey so take the pressure off and just focus on getting to camp, giving yourself time to relax and jump on and off the water when you want

⭐️ Make it easy for yourself and leave an overnight kit at one spot to keep exploring with a lighter pack when you can!

⭐️ Lastly, the beauty of camping by lakes with your board is picking the best time to paddle so say hello to sunrise and sunset paddles 👋

If you’ve got any helpful hacks and tips for adventuring like this… I would love to hear them!

#supadventure #supexpedition #type2fun #solohiking #soloadventure #paddleboarding #paddleboard

📍Here’s why Nelson Lakes needs to be on your New Zealand list

⭐️ Epic day and multi day hiking trails through incredible mountains
⭐️ Picturesque paddles on Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa
⭐️ Tarns everywhere for stunning camping spots
⭐️ Hidden waterfalls and the clearest lake in the world
⭐️ Chilled lake vibes to relax and enjoy the view

Save this for your next adventure 👌

⬇️ Link to Lake Rotoiti paddle below…

#lakerotoiti #nelsonlakes #newzealandfinds #bluelake #realnz

📍Here’s why Nelson Lakes needs to be on your New Zealand list

⭐️ Epic day and multi day hiking trails through incredible mountains
⭐️ Picturesque paddles on Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa
⭐️ Tarns everywhere for stunning camping spots
⭐️ Hidden waterfalls and the clearest lake in the world
⭐️ Chilled lake vibes to relax and enjoy the view

Save this for your next adventure 👌

⬇️ Link to Lake Rotoiti paddle below…

#lakerotoiti #nelsonlakes #newzealandfinds #bluelake #realnz

Coming together to help the whales 🐳

Seeing majestic and graceful whales become stranded and vulnerable… it’s heartbreaking. 💔

Incredible rescue efforts from @docgovtnz, @projectjonahnz and hundreds of volunteers who rallied together to respond from sunrise to sunset up at Farewell Spit, New Zealand. First up was a pod of 30 pilot whales, then another 11.

From keeping whales as wet and cool as possible at low tide to helping refloat them out to sea, keeping them upright and guiding them to deeper waters, our role as volunteers is essential to give these whales the best possible chance.

From my own experience on this stranding, helping with the rescue efforts is beautiful, emotional, bonding, physically exhausting and powerful.

When they don’t swim free, setting up distressed whales to restrand is pretty heart breaking. But you’re full of hope for the next attempt and luckily these two ended in a success refloat each on their third day. 🤞

Thanks to the incredible work of everyone involved who never gave up. 🙏

👋How you can help?

Project Jonah is on the front line. A very small and passionate team train volunteers to respond, they support DOC rescue efforts, and they work tirelessly to protect New Zealand’s whales and dolphins. But they can’t do it alone.

Every donation—no matter how small—helps provide rescue equipment, fund response efforts, and volunteer training to give marine mammals the best chance of survival.

If this video touches your heart, you can donate to Project Jonah or become a volunteer too. 🫶

🔗 www.projectjonah.org.nz

#ProjectJonah #marinemammals #savethewhales #farewellspit #newzealand #pilotwhales #whalesofinstagram

Coming together to help the whales 🐳

Seeing majestic and graceful whales become stranded and vulnerable… it’s heartbreaking. 💔

Incredible rescue efforts from @docgovtnz, @projectjonahnz and hundreds of volunteers who rallied together to respond from sunrise to sunset up at Farewell Spit, New Zealand. First up was a pod of 30 pilot whales, then another 11.

From keeping whales as wet and cool as possible at low tide to helping refloat them out to sea, keeping them upright and guiding them to deeper waters, our role as volunteers is essential to give these whales the best possible chance.

From my own experience on this stranding, helping with the rescue efforts is beautiful, emotional, bonding, physically exhausting and powerful.

When they don’t swim free, setting up distressed whales to restrand is pretty heart breaking. But you’re full of hope for the next attempt and luckily these two ended in a success refloat each on their third day. 🤞

Thanks to the incredible work of everyone involved who never gave up. 🙏

👋How you can help?

Project Jonah is on the front line. A very small and passionate team train volunteers to respond, they support DOC rescue efforts, and they work tirelessly to protect New Zealand’s whales and dolphins. But they can’t do it alone.

Every donation—no matter how small—helps provide rescue equipment, fund response efforts, and volunteer training to give marine mammals the best chance of survival.

If this video touches your heart, you can donate to Project Jonah or become a volunteer too. 🫶

🔗 www.projectjonah.org.nz

#ProjectJonah #marinemammals #savethewhales #farewellspit #newzealand #pilotwhales #whalesofinstagram

Recognise it from the Hobbit films? 🎥

This hidden gem between Nelson & Marlborough is the ultimate adventure spot! 🌿

🏞️ Paddle, swim, and hike your way through the stunning Pelorus River, plus there’s the epic campsite right by the water!

It’s one to add to the must-visit list!! 👀👇

#pelorous #thehobbit #nelsontasman #marlborough #newzealand #nzmustsee

Recognise it from the Hobbit films? 🎥

This hidden gem between Nelson & Marlborough is the ultimate adventure spot! 🌿

🏞️ Paddle, swim, and hike your way through the stunning Pelorus River, plus there’s the epic campsite right by the water!

It’s one to add to the must-visit list!! 👀👇

#pelorous #thehobbit #nelsontasman #marlborough #newzealand #nzmustsee

🧗‍♂️ Takaka Hill Via Ferrata

If you haven’t tackled NZ’s first-ever free Via Ferrata yet, you’re missing out! A 1km-long route, epic rock faces, a wire bridge, overhangs, and stunning views…

⚡ No climbing experience? No worries! It’s designed for all levels, with gear hire just $8 at @ngarua.caves (or buy your own from us!).

🌿 Just 1 hour from Nelson
⏳ 1–2 hrs round trip
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Recommended for 12+ but open to all
🚪 Multiple exit points if you change your mind

Huge shoutout to Golden Bay’s climbing community & Via Ferrata Aotearoa for bringing this epic experience to life! 🎉

Who’s up for the climb? Tag your adventure crew! ⛰️👇 #viaferrata #nelsontasman #climbnz #goldenbay #newzealand #mustdonz

🧗‍♂️ Takaka Hill Via Ferrata

If you haven’t tackled NZ’s first-ever free Via Ferrata yet, you’re missing out! A 1km-long route, epic rock faces, a wire bridge, overhangs, and stunning views…

⚡ No climbing experience? No worries! It’s designed for all levels, with gear hire just $8 at @ngarua.caves (or buy your own from us!).

🌿 Just 1 hour from Nelson
⏳ 1–2 hrs round trip
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Recommended for 12+ but open to all
🚪 Multiple exit points if you change your mind

Huge shoutout to Golden Bay’s climbing community & Via Ferrata Aotearoa for bringing this epic experience to life! 🎉

Who’s up for the climb? Tag your adventure crew! ⛰️👇 #viaferrata #nelsontasman #climbnz #goldenbay #newzealand #mustdonz

🙋‍♀️Guilty as charged.

Paddle boarding = more than just a pootle around the bay.

It opens up a whole world of adventure.

Whose with me? #supadventure #paddleboarding #standuppaddleboard #paddling

🙋‍♀️Guilty as charged.

Paddle boarding = more than just a pootle around the bay.

It opens up a whole world of adventure.

Whose with me? #supadventure #paddleboarding #standuppaddleboard #paddling

Switching SUP paddles for waka ama paddles for our first wahine social paddle of the summer. ☀️

The love, pride and respect for waka and the ocean is something special here in New Zealand. And it’s so cool to learn about its culture and story.

Loved working together as a team with each other and the moana. Big thanks to Glen for showing us the ropes. We’ve got a long way to go, to find our seats, work on our technique and timing, but it’s all about the fun and shared love for the moana along the way 💛

Hoe! (Meaning paddle in Māori)

Can’t wait for the next one 🙌 #waka #wakaama #nelsontasman #outrigger #newzealand #wahine

Switching SUP paddles for waka ama paddles for our first wahine social paddle of the summer. ☀️

The love, pride and respect for waka and the ocean is something special here in New Zealand. And it’s so cool to learn about its culture and story.

Loved working together as a team with each other and the moana. Big thanks to Glen for showing us the ropes. We’ve got a long way to go, to find our seats, work on our technique and timing, but it’s all about the fun and shared love for the moana along the way 💛

Hoe! (Meaning paddle in Māori)

Can’t wait for the next one 🙌 #waka #wakaama #nelsontasman #outrigger #newzealand #wahine

➡️ Life can be hectic. Life can be stressful.

Save this as a gentle reminder to slow down and get out on the water. Paddle boarding can…

🩵 Wash away stress
🩵 Increase seretonin, boosting our mood
🩵 Help us be more present and grounded
🩵 Make us feel at peace
🩵 Increase creativity and productivity
🩵 Benefit us from physical activity
🩵 Build more meaningful connections

👇 Which one resonates most with you? Share in the comments

📸 Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

#headstand #headstandpractice #paddleboardyoga #yogaposes #supyoga #paddleboarding #bluetherapy

➡️ Life can be hectic. Life can be stressful.

Save this as a gentle reminder to slow down and get out on the water. Paddle boarding can…

🩵 Wash away stress
🩵 Increase seretonin, boosting our mood
🩵 Help us be more present and grounded
🩵 Make us feel at peace
🩵 Increase creativity and productivity
🩵 Benefit us from physical activity
🩵 Build more meaningful connections

👇 Which one resonates most with you? Share in the comments

📸 Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

#headstand #headstandpractice #paddleboardyoga #yogaposes #supyoga #paddleboarding #bluetherapy

🫶For anyone that needs to hear this today…

💜 Listen to that feeling deep within and to your hearts wisdom.

Up until a year ago, I was still struggling with heart break and sadness. I had picked myself back up, worked hard on myself, had so many amazing moments, experiences, things and people to be grateful for, and proud of. And on the surface, I was ok, but deep down, I still didn’t feel quite like me. Kent wasn’t where I was meant to be.

I knew I needed to make a big change to get my sparkle back. I knew New Zealand was for me, my heart was desperate for this adventure. I leaned in, sold my business, my home, my belongings, gave away my dog (😭) and turned up with no plan, knowing no one.

And my first year living here has been more beautiful than I could ever have imagined.

So be brave, listen to your heart, and start your next chapter, whatever that looks like for you. It’s going to be even better than you could possibly know. ❤️ Thanks for reading xx

#listentoyourheart #newzealand #therapy #onelife #inspiration

🫶For anyone that needs to hear this today…

💜 Listen to that feeling deep within and to your hearts wisdom.

Up until a year ago, I was still struggling with heart break and sadness. I had picked myself back up, worked hard on myself, had so many amazing moments, experiences, things and people to be grateful for, and proud of. And on the surface, I was ok, but deep down, I still didn’t feel quite like me. Kent wasn’t where I was meant to be.

I knew I needed to make a big change to get my sparkle back. I knew New Zealand was for me, my heart was desperate for this adventure. I leaned in, sold my business, my home, my belongings, gave away my dog (😭) and turned up with no plan, knowing no one.

And my first year living here has been more beautiful than I could ever have imagined.

So be brave, listen to your heart, and start your next chapter, whatever that looks like for you. It’s going to be even better than you could possibly know. ❤️ Thanks for reading xx

#listentoyourheart #newzealand #therapy #onelife #inspiration

One of the best things about paddle boarding?

Sharing the water with nature and experiencing those magic moments when you feel truly in awe, that you’ll never forget 🌊🐬

💚 Curious seals who won’t leave my board and paddle alone

🩵 Playful dolphins who take it in turns to glide under my board the faster I paddle

🩶 Huge graceful rays who glide below the paddle board

🩷 Sperm whales cruising in the bay around me

Every paddle brings a new adventure, and whether you share it with seagulls and ducks or whales and flamingos, there’s nothing like catching a glimpse of amazing animals in their natural habitat. 🦭✨

👌Of course, always let animals approach you, and never the other way round. Give them space and don’t linger, disturb or distress them.

#paddleboarding #standuppaddle #dolphins #seals #wildlifephotography #newzealandwildlife

One of the best things about paddle boarding?

Sharing the water with nature and experiencing those magic moments when you feel truly in awe, that you’ll never forget 🌊🐬

💚 Curious seals who won’t leave my board and paddle alone

🩵 Playful dolphins who take it in turns to glide under my board the faster I paddle

🩶 Huge graceful rays who glide below the paddle board

🩷 Sperm whales cruising in the bay around me

Every paddle brings a new adventure, and whether you share it with seagulls and ducks or whales and flamingos, there’s nothing like catching a glimpse of amazing animals in their natural habitat. 🦭✨

👌Of course, always let animals approach you, and never the other way round. Give them space and don’t linger, disturb or distress them.

#paddleboarding #standuppaddle #dolphins #seals #wildlifephotography #newzealandwildlife

⏰ This is your sign to get out there and do it. Set your alarm, grab your paddle board and jump on the water.

🌅 Later, life takes over, later the wind picks up, later you run out of time. It can be easy to make excuses and but never underestimate the power of blue therapy.

🤗 Don’t let life go by without taking a little time out of your day for you, to fill your cup, relax, soak up those perfect moments… just you and the world around you.

📸 Elaine’s Bay, Marlborough Sounds, NZ

#paddleboarding #sunrisephotography #sunrisesup #newzealand

⏰ This is your sign to get out there and do it. Set your alarm, grab your paddle board and jump on the water.

🌅 Later, life takes over, later the wind picks up, later you run out of time. It can be easy to make excuses and but never underestimate the power of blue therapy.

🤗 Don’t let life go by without taking a little time out of your day for you, to fill your cup, relax, soak up those perfect moments… just you and the world around you.

📸 Elaine’s Bay, Marlborough Sounds, NZ

#paddleboarding #sunrisephotography #sunrisesup #newzealand

The days I used to moan about a 100m walk with my paddleboard to the launch point are over 🤣

What epic spots have you hiked your SUP out too?

📸 Lake Sylvester and Lake Iron, New Zealand

#paddleboarding #adventuretime #standuppaddle #hiking #type2fun

The days I used to moan about a 100m walk with my paddleboard to the launch point are over 🤣

What epic spots have you hiked your SUP out too?

📸 Lake Sylvester and Lake Iron, New Zealand

#paddleboarding #adventuretime #standuppaddle #hiking #type2fun

🐬 Send this to your paddle buddy and start planning THAT paddle boarding trip to the ocean 🌊

#paddleboarding #standuppaddle #paddle #newzealand #dolphins #bucketlist

🐬 Send this to your paddle buddy and start planning THAT paddle boarding trip to the ocean 🌊

#paddleboarding #standuppaddle #paddle #newzealand #dolphins #bucketlist

24/7 hiking has got the 8+8+8 rule pretty much covered then hey, do you agree? 🥾 😅 ⛺️ 🙋‍♀️

#hiking #hikinglife #lifegoals #outdooradventures #outdoorliving

24/7 hiking has got the 8+8+8 rule pretty much covered then hey, do you agree? 🥾 😅 ⛺️ 🙋‍♀️

#hiking #hikinglife #lifegoals #outdooradventures #outdoorliving

🦭 Paddleboarding with seals in New Zealand 🫶

That feeling when you are alone with nature is a very special one. What wildlife have you met on your paddleboard? Comment below 👇

#paddleboarding #paddle #sup #standuppaddle #seals #animals

🦭 Paddleboarding with seals in New Zealand 🫶

That feeling when you are alone with nature is a very special one. What wildlife have you met on your paddleboard? Comment below 👇

#paddleboarding #paddle #sup #standuppaddle #seals #animals

Finding new spots by SUP to jump from 😜

And it’s called the washing machine for a reason…. 🌊

(PS. Always plan with the tides, water levels, gain local knowledge, kit up and bring safety gear) 💛

#coasteering #jump #paddleadventures #wainui #akaroa #akaroanz #redpaddleco #paddleboarding

Finding new spots by SUP to jump from 😜

And it’s called the washing machine for a reason…. 🌊

(PS. Always plan with the tides, water levels, gain local knowledge, kit up and bring safety gear) 💛

#coasteering #jump #paddleadventures #wainui #akaroa #akaroanz #redpaddleco #paddleboarding

🏔️ SPRING CHALLENGE 🥳

Still buzzing from our adventure race with a thousand other awesome women racing across Nelson Tasman.

By raft, bike, foot, bike and foot again, we saw 75km of our incredible region.

Congrats to all amazing wahine for the best day - big smiles, loud cheers and helping everyone along the way - that’s what it’s all about! 🎉

Here’s to the next one :) #newzealand #springchallenge #merrell #merrellnz #adventurerace #womensadventure #nelsontasmannz

🏔️ SPRING CHALLENGE 🥳

Still buzzing from our adventure race with a thousand other awesome women racing across Nelson Tasman.

By raft, bike, foot, bike and foot again, we saw 75km of our incredible region.

Congrats to all amazing wahine for the best day - big smiles, loud cheers and helping everyone along the way - that’s what it’s all about! 🎉

Here’s to the next one :) #newzealand #springchallenge #merrell #merrellnz #adventurerace #womensadventure #nelsontasmannz

🙋‍♀️ What does adventure give you?

👇Comment below and share what it means to you 😊

#adventure #adventuretherapy #newzealand #pushyourself #getoutside #adventurelife

🙋‍♀️ What does adventure give you?

👇Comment below and share what it means to you 😊

#adventure #adventuretherapy #newzealand #pushyourself #getoutside #adventurelife

Sorry I’m busy, babysitting the pups again 😜

This little hidden inlet in the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand is something special. You can only access here with a SUP, kayak, small boat (or kayaking tour) on the high tide, and it’s the perfect spot for baby seals and rays to bask in the sun and sheltered water 👌

Seals are super curious and playful ones but they are also wild and a protected species. As always, never approach or pester wildlife or feed them, and only let them come to you. 💛

#abeltasman #abeltasmannationalpark #babyseal #explorenz #paddleboarding #supnz #redpaddleco

Sorry I’m busy, babysitting the pups again 😜

This little hidden inlet in the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand is something special. You can only access here with a SUP, kayak, small boat (or kayaking tour) on the high tide, and it’s the perfect spot for baby seals and rays to bask in the sun and sheltered water 👌

Seals are super curious and playful ones but they are also wild and a protected species. As always, never approach or pester wildlife or feed them, and only let them come to you. 💛

#abeltasman #abeltasmannationalpark #babyseal #explorenz #paddleboarding #supnz #redpaddleco

📍 Lake Angelus, Nelson Lakes National Park

Another girls trip out one of our fave spots just outside of Nelson.

We made it to Angelus hut and the next morning, got up early and hit the snow to get up to one of the nearby peaks for sunrise, icy snow conditions, bluebird skies and an epic view over the the national park, Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotorua and miles miles more.

We risked it for a biscuit and walked back over the frozen lake 😅

So awesome to have time to put some of our @nzsnowsafetyinstitute mountaineering skills into practice 💛 #mountaineeringlife #mountaineering #angelus #nelsonlakesnationalpark #girlswhohike #hikingadventures #nz #newzealandlife

📍 Lake Angelus, Nelson Lakes National Park

Another girls trip out one of our fave spots just outside of Nelson.

We made it to Angelus hut and the next morning, got up early and hit the snow to get up to one of the nearby peaks for sunrise, icy snow conditions, bluebird skies and an epic view over the the national park, Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotorua and miles miles more.

We risked it for a biscuit and walked back over the frozen lake 😅

So awesome to have time to put some of our @nzsnowsafetyinstitute mountaineering skills into practice 💛 #mountaineeringlife #mountaineering #angelus #nelsonlakesnationalpark #girlswhohike #hikingadventures #nz #newzealandlife

📍 Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, Kaikoura Ranges, New Zealand
🏔️ The highest peak outside of the southern alps (2885m)
💪 Let’s summit!

#your_outdooradventures #goproanz #discover_newzealand
#themountainpeople #adventureanywhere
#buffnz #nzbucketlist #kaikoura #kaikouranz #mountaineering #southisland

📍 Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, Kaikoura Ranges, New Zealand
🏔️ The highest peak outside of the southern alps (2885m)
💪 Let’s summit!

#your_outdooradventures #goproanz #discover_newzealand
#themountainpeople #adventureanywhere
#buffnz #nzbucketlist #kaikoura #kaikouranz #mountaineering #southisland

New to ocean paddling? You need to read this…. ⤵️
This is the biggest topic so here’s a few points to get you started to be safe on the sea…

⭐️ Ask locals and do your research into local laws, rules and knowledge

⭐️ Have a lesson or do a safety course to get clued up

⭐️ Check tide times - go in the direction of the tide, not against it.

Paddle an hour either side of high tide means you can paddle in and out always with the tide in the slackest water

⭐️ Check the tide height - is there enough water to do your paddle route?

The biggest difference in heights between high and low tide means the more water is moving and stronger tidal flow

⭐️ Light onshore winds will blow you back to the beach, avoid offshore winds which can make the ocean look flat and calm

⭐️ Swell and waves can challenge your balance and make it hard to get on and off the water in surf

⭐️ Paddle in your limits, and if you’re not sure, stay on land this time

⭐️ Write down the conditions, tides, winds, weather, your route and how it felt to help you learn for next time

🫶 Have the best time 🙌

📍 Cable Bay, New Zealand

⤵️ Share your tips in the comments below 👇

#oceanpaddler #tides #redpaddleco #swell #supsafety #paddleboarding #paddleboard #watersafety #besafe #paddleboardingadventures

New to ocean paddling? You need to read this…. ⤵️
This is the biggest topic so here’s a few points to get you started to be safe on the sea…

⭐️ Ask locals and do your research into local laws, rules and knowledge

⭐️ Have a lesson or do a safety course to get clued up

⭐️ Check tide times - go in the direction of the tide, not against it.

Paddle an hour either side of high tide means you can paddle in and out always with the tide in the slackest water

⭐️ Check the tide height - is there enough water to do your paddle route?

The biggest difference in heights between high and low tide means the more water is moving and stronger tidal flow

⭐️ Light onshore winds will blow you back to the beach, avoid offshore winds which can make the ocean look flat and calm

⭐️ Swell and waves can challenge your balance and make it hard to get on and off the water in surf

⭐️ Paddle in your limits, and if you’re not sure, stay on land this time

⭐️ Write down the conditions, tides, winds, weather, your route and how it felt to help you learn for next time

🫶 Have the best time 🙌

📍 Cable Bay, New Zealand

⤵️ Share your tips in the comments below 👇

#oceanpaddler #tides #redpaddleco #swell #supsafety #paddleboarding #paddleboard #watersafety #besafe #paddleboardingadventures

When I say New Zealand in winter is just spectacular, this is what I mean…. 🫶

Sun, snow, blue skies, calm days, epic sunsets… hello to my first winter in New Zealand and I loved it even more than summer 🤩 #nelsontasman #newzealand #southislandnz #nelsontasmannz #your_outdooradventures #nelsontasman #newzealandguide #NZMustDo #blacksheepnz #bestnewzealand #destinationnz #nzgeo #goNZ #southisland

When I say New Zealand in winter is just spectacular, this is what I mean…. 🫶

Sun, snow, blue skies, calm days, epic sunsets… hello to my first winter in New Zealand and I loved it even more than summer 🤩 #nelsontasman #newzealand #southislandnz #nelsontasmannz #your_outdooradventures #nelsontasman #newzealandguide #NZMustDo #blacksheepnz #bestnewzealand #destinationnz #nzgeo #goNZ #southisland

😮 Winter paddling in Christchurch 🏄‍♀️

What a stunner of a coastal paddle - the 17km from Sumner to Cass Bay, passing the dramatic cliffs of Godley Head - one of the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.

With a cool stop at the beach of Taylor’s Mistake (great name), there’s some sweet coves to explore and if you’re lucky, some wee Hector dolphins might come over and say hi 👋 🤩

#christchurch #christchurchnz #cassbay #sumnerbeach #nzsup #paddleboarding #newzealand #southislandnz #exploreyourworld #redpaddleco

😮 Winter paddling in Christchurch 🏄‍♀️

What a stunner of a coastal paddle - the 17km from Sumner to Cass Bay, passing the dramatic cliffs of Godley Head - one of the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.

With a cool stop at the beach of Taylor’s Mistake (great name), there’s some sweet coves to explore and if you’re lucky, some wee Hector dolphins might come over and say hi 👋 🤩

#christchurch #christchurchnz #cassbay #sumnerbeach #nzsup #paddleboarding #newzealand #southislandnz #exploreyourworld #redpaddleco

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