055: Hiking with Kids to Mt Brown and Mental Health with Renee Cadigan

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast · Sep 21, 2023 · 41m

The first hike Renee Cadigan did with her two boys was Mt Brown, a four hour hike which turned into seven. Following a head injury, Renee had a challenging journey to recovery, both physically and with her mental health. When she started hiking with her boys, knew this was something they needed more of. Renee shares some of other her other favrourite walks, even when things didn't go to plan - including Mueller Hut and Lake Kaurapataka. She shares advice for families that want to hike with their kids and encourages anyone on the trail to cheer kids along and give them that extra bit of…