Southern Wilderness NZ Ltd

🍄 Mushroom Mondays 🍄

Spotted on the forest floor this week — the incredible Blue Pinkgill, or werewere-kōkako.

At first glance it almost looks unreal, like something out of a fantasy film. That deep indigo blue isn’t a trick of the light — it’s the real deal, and it’s one of the few naturally blue mushrooms in the world.

Even better, its Māori name werewere-kōkako is in reference to the North Island kōkako, whose vivid blue wattles match this mushroom almost perfectly. Once you see the connection, you can’t unsee it.

You’ll usually find these tucked away in native forests, quietly doing their job breaking down organic matter and keeping the ecosystem ticking along.

Keep your eyes peeled next time you’re out walking… nature’s full of surprises if you slow down enough to notice.

Hi New Zealand
Have you always wanted to walk the Heaphy Track? Great news…
With Auckland in Level 3, we have 5 places suddenly available on 4th October for 5 days of spectacular scenery in NZ’s most diverse Great Walk with Southern Wilderness Gourmet Guided Walks.

If you are match fit to walk 80kms, come with Southern Wilderness to experience the great outdoors with relative ease and luxury. We take care of your transport from/to Nelson to the Heaphy Track, fresh meals and safety planning. You will carry your personal clothes and belongings as we appreciate NZ’s flora and fauna.
Check out our website https://www.southernwilderness.com/, gather your friends and call Angus to make this happen +64 (3) 545-7544

Check out the latest issue if Wilderness Magazine, they have some great articles on enjoying our own backyard while enjoying the comforts of a guided trip, We are currently taking bookings for this summer, get in touch to secure your place www.southernwilderness.com

Going guided: The Old Ghost Road - Wilderness Magazine There are unforgettable memories to be made on the long-forgotten miners’ path of the Old Ghost Road.

Need to walk off the Christmas lunch? With Single day walks right up to Five-day extended journeys, Southern Wilderness has your summer holiday covered. Visit https://www.southernwilderness.com/ for more info

Bookings are now open for the 2018/2019 summer season on the Old Ghost Road Follow the link below and reserve your space before they fill up https://www.southernwilderness.com/old-ghost-rd/

The ultimate Abel Tasman adventure with Southern Wilderness, Explore from both land and sea, Each day you will walk through the spectacular coastal forests and beautiful golden sandy beaches and each evening will be spent relaxing on the Gourmet sailing 51ft Beneteau sailing yacht. https://www.southernwilderness.com/gourmet-sailing-three-day/

The Heaphy Classic Four and Five day Gourmet Guided Walks are a great way to escape for a few days. Join us for a trip in the 2017/2018 summer season to visit this spectacular part of New Zealand.
For more information visit our website here http://southernwilderness.com/heaphy-track/

Southern Wilderness is now offering 'Gourmet Guided Walking' trips on the 'Old Ghost Road' a beautiful five day journey through the South Islands west coast. Check out our website for more info https://www.southernwilderness.com/old-ghost-rd/