Mindful Overnight Hike, New Zealand

Join our Zorali Outdoor Club Mindful Overnighter, hosted by Gabriella & Harriet 🌿

Where: Meet at Fern Burn Hut carpark When: Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 22 Time: Meet at 1:00 PM for a 1:15 PM start Distance: 7km from trailhead to camp (approx. 3–4 hours) Elevation: 720m Return time: Sunday 2:00 PM

Join Gabriella & Harriet for a mindful overnighter where adventure meets stillness.

Together, you’ll hike 7km to Fern Burn Hut, arriving at camp to pitch tents and settle in as a group. Once there, the pace softens, with space for connection, guided breath work, gentle stretching, and an optional cold dip for those feeling brave.

A weekend to slow down, move your body, and reconnect, with nature and each other.

Itinerary Overview Day 1 – Saturday 21st March

• Meet: 1:00 PM at Fern Burn Hut Carpark
• Walk along the Motatapu Track to Fern Burn Hut • 7km, 720m elevation gain
• 5:30pm: Arrive at camp, set up
• 6-7:30pm: Optional dip & breath work
• 8pm: Hang out, dinner, enjoy the sunset!

Day 2 – Sunday 22nd March

• Time TBC: 1 hour stretch and breath work to start the day
• Breakfast, pack up, make our way back to the carpark
• 2pm: Arrive back to the car park

What to Bring

• Backpack with overnight gear
• Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat
• 3-4L Water
• Meals:
  • Breakfast x1
  • Lunch x2
  • Dinner x1
• Snacks for during hikes
• Layers of clothing (prepare for cold nights and warm hiking days)
• Rain jacket (weather can change quickly)
• Headtorch (for night walk back from sunset hike)
• Personal first aid kit
• Toiletries (including toilet paper)
• Hiking boots with good grip
• Trekking poles (optional for steep sections)

Tent Hire: Zorali is offering limited tent hire for our 2P Highlands Tent for this event.

There is a $50 NZD hire fee to cover shipping from Australia. If you’ve been wanting to try one out, this is the perfect opportunity.

All tent hire requests must be finalised by March 11 to ensure delivery in time for the hike.

Fitness Expectations An average level of fitness is required. The 7km hike includes some steep sections and areas that are slightly exposed.

We’ll move at a steady, comfortable pace and take our time, adapting to the group where needed. The goal is to enjoy the journey, not rush it.

To ensure attendees have a safe and enjoyable experience, we have limited numbers to 10 hikers – RSVP now to secure your place!

Get to know your hosts!

• Gabriella is a Zorali Trailblazer and our resident Kiwi, a true adventure-seeker through and through. Whether she’s exploring far-flung corners of the world or soaking up the natural beauty of her backyard in Wānaka, she’s rarely without her camera, capturing the magic of the outdoors along the way.
• Harriet is a qualified Breathwork & Meditation Practitioner trained by Cool2BeConscious. She’s passionate about blending outdoor adventure with mindfulness practices, helping others slow down, reconnect and be fully present in nature.