Ash Gower-Rudman is using social media dating app Tinder in a unusual way - to get from Cape Reinga to Bluff while raising awareness about men's health.
The Rotorua student, 20, said he was single but his charity trip, called The 12 Day Tinder Tiki Tour, was not a way to "hook up" with people around the country.
"I realise it's not your classic app to meet people in the way I'm hoping to meet people. I want to use social media in a different and positive way, while raising awareness and money for a fantastic organisation.
"I'm excited, it'll be a challenge and eye-opening."
Tinder is a free mobile app where users can "swipe right" if they like another user's profile. If two users like each other they are able to communicate.