<p>Deni Estivill left her corporate job in Brisbane and found herself walking the length of Aotearoa SOBO on Te Araroa with only one overnight hike behind her. She shares how climate anxiety pushed her toward the trail, what it was like to start as a complete beginner and how quickly community formed around her. From the canoe section on the Whanganui River to a tough moment on a scree slope in the Richmond Ranges, Deni talks about the people who supported her and the small acts of kindness that shaped her journey. She reflects on the shift she felt after five months outdoors and what it meant to return home with a completely different outlook on life.</p><p>Discover the best of New Zealand with my <em>NZ Map &amp; Guide</em>, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. Use <strong>PODCAST10 </strong>at checkout<strong> </strong>for 10% off and start planning your dream trip today</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah/newzealand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get my NZ Map &amp; Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Book your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itinerary</a></li></ul><p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Deni on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esti.den/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/esti.den/</a></p><p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p><p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p><p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah/newzealand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get my NZ Map &amp; Guide</a></p>

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Abigail Hannah

164: Five Months SOBO on Te Araroa and Finding Community with Deni Estivill

NOV 20, 202556 MIN
Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

164: Five Months SOBO on Te Araroa and Finding Community with Deni Estivill

NOV 20, 202556 MIN

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<p>Deni Estivill left her corporate job in Brisbane and found herself walking the length of Aotearoa SOBO on Te Araroa with only one overnight hike behind her. She shares how climate anxiety pushed her toward the trail, what it was like to start as a complete beginner and how quickly community formed around her. From the canoe section on the Whanganui River to a tough moment on a scree slope in the Richmond Ranges, Deni talks about the people who supported her and the small acts of kindness that shaped her journey. She reflects on the shift she felt after five months outdoors and what it meant to return home with a completely different outlook on life.</p><p>Discover the best of New Zealand with my <em>NZ Map &amp; Guide</em>, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. Use <strong>PODCAST10 </strong>at checkout<strong> </strong>for 10% off and start planning your dream trip today</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah/newzealand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get my NZ Map &amp; Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Book your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itinerary</a></li></ul><p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Deni on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esti.den/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/esti.den/</a></p><p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p><p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p><p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah/newzealand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get my NZ Map &amp; Guide</a></p>