Or drowning crossing a river - long called "the New Zealand disease", because so many die from it. New Zealand has amazing bush and a network of very basic hut

Or drowning crossing a river - long called "the New Zealand disease", because so many die from it. New Zealand has amazing bush and a network of very basic huts, and it's well worth visiting if you like hiking and camping. Personally I think The Southern Alps provide the best hiking in the world, which is why I live here. So welcome, but come with respect. Please don't go alone, and learn about how - and more importantly when not to - cross rivers.