Port Adelaide’s players have spent their first full day in New Zealand hiking in the high country as part of their pre-season camp.

Almost the entire playing group is roughing it a couple of hours outside of Christchurch, taking in the beautiful - if back-breaking - terrain of the South Island.

After travelling to the region on Monday, the group - including most of the coaches and draftees Chad Wingard, Brendon Ah Chee and Nathan Blee - camped in the open, braving damp and cold conditions.

The players have broken into teams, with Hamish Hartlett leading a group including Steven Salopek, Danyle Pearce, Matthew Lobbe and Cameron Hitchcock.

“There’s a good mix of youth and experience there,” Hartlett told PTV. “Hitchy’s the one who’s surprised me the most.”

Check out a balaclava-clad Hamish’s interview here

Port Adelaide will spend the rest of the week in NZ, returning on the weekend to resume pre-season training.

Keep an eye on PortAdelaideFC.com.au for exclusive content from the trip.