Kia ora! I'm Michelle. I've been living in New Zealand for two decades (which just about makes me a local ) and hiking in NZ since 2012.

My mission is to educate & inspire people from all backgrounds and experience levels about Hiking in New Zealand.

Whether you've never hiked before, never hiked in New Zealand before, are an experienced tramper or are preparing for a Te Araroa thru hike, you'll find some value here.

I started my YouTube channel and website as a way to document what it's like to be a beginner hiker in New Zealand, and to show the lessons I was learning along the way.

What you'll get from me is the perspective of a (mostly) solo female tramper who lives in New Zealand. You can expect accurate and conscientious advice straight from the mouth of a local taking into account NZ's unique environmental, cultural and safety considerations.

Join me and let's adventure together! Subscribe to this channel and visit https://longwhitegypsy.com for all the goodies!