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Hiking or backpacking: here in Aotearoa / New Zealand, we call it tramping. Tramping is heading off into the backcountry with everything you need on your back, and doing it safely so you can get home again. Experienced tramper, visitor to the country, or simply thinking about getting into tramping, find the information you need here to plan your adventure.

Classic walks

Abel Tasman Coast Track • 3 – 5 days. Easy. One way.

Easy, sunny coastal track with golden sands and excellent swimming. The busiest track in the country, following the length of ...

Dusky Track • 8 – 10 days. Medium. One way.

This journey explores the glacial valleys and mountains of Fiordland from Lake Hauroko to Lake Manapouri, visiting Dusky Sound along ...

Heaphy Track • 4 – 6 days. Easy. One way.

A classic crossing of the geologically and biologically diverse northwest corner of the South Island. The track is also open to ...

Hillary Trail • 4 – 6 days. Medium. One way.

A spectacular coastal walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland. ALOT OF THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED FOR KAURI DIE BACK ...

Hollyford Track • 4 days. Medium. One way.

The Hollyford Track is a classic lowland Fiordland route from the Hollyford Road out to the coast at Martins Bay.

Hump Ridge Track • 3 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.

The Hump Ridge Track links the Waitutu coastline west of Invercargill with the subalpine landscape of the Hump Ridge. Historic ...

Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk) • 1 – 2 days. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.

An overnight trip past old kauri dams to The Pinnacles, on Coromandel Peninsula.

Kepler Track • 3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.

Popular loop track providing access to the mountains around Lake Te Anau.

Lake Waikaremoana Track • 3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. One way.

"The Lake Track." Busy track in summer with swimming and fishing along the lake-side.

Milford Track • 4 days. Easy/medium. One way.

The Milford Track is an alpine journey through Fiordland National Park, and New Zealand's most renowned walking track, visited by ...

North West Circuit • 10 – 12 days. Medium. Loop track.

The classic Stewart Island coastal journey known widely for its mud. Links with the Rakiura Track.

Paparoa Track • 3 days. Easy/medium. One way.

New track located in Paparoa National Park, and still under construction. The track is scheduled to open late 2018. This track ...

Queen Charlotte Track • 3 – 5 days. Easy. One way.

A long but easy walk along Queen Charlotte Sound. This track offers hostel and resort accommodation as well as basic ...

Rakiura Track • 3 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.

An historic walk through almost deserted, pure podocarp forest.

Rees-Dart Track • 3 – 4 days. Medium/hard. Loop track.

Alpine circuit along two river valleys at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

Routeburn Track • 2 – 4 days. Easy/medium. One way.

An internationally renowned and popular alpine crossing between Fiordland and Lake Wakatipu.

St James Walkway • 5 days. Easy/medium. One way.

A long and easy walk on St James Station near Lewis Pass. Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud.

Te Araroa Trail • 95 days. Medium. One way.

Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 ...

Te Paki Coastal Track • 3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. One way.

Explore the Far North coastline around Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua.

Tongariro Northern Circuit • 3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.

This circuit on the Volcanic Plateau passes close to the summit of Tongariro in a spectacular, active volcanic landscape of ...

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When people ask "Can I borrow this from you ?" • Gregor 18 Feb 2019 in The campfire

In short, bludgers, no; people in need, yes. As per my story in the other current thread about meeting ill-prepared people ...

Pack wanted to buy • Gaiters 18 Feb 2019 in Gear talk

How old is he

Unprepared & foolish: stories of idiots you've met • waynowski 18 Feb 2019 in The campfire

yup double win there, they dont have to carry the weight and they know other people are likely to bale ...

Waikaremoana great walk • jmeyer 18 Feb 2019 in Tracks, routes, and huts

Sorry no, but I've used the Wakairemoana Holiday Park in the past, and they've been reliable. The best way to do ...

Epics / stories against yourself... • Gaiters 17 Feb 2019 in The campfire

Early voyages off the top of my head. Tramping in steel toe work boots. Four sausages and four slices of bread ...

Wilderness magazine NZ • Honora 15 Feb 2019 in The campfire

I used to subscribe but can't bring myself to pay the money. I enjoy the free online articles but don't ...

Gas canisters size • Honora 15 Feb 2019 in Gear talk

I'll use about 60g a day for 2 so that's 4 days worth. If you're staying in huts and lighting ...

Serpentine Hut • glennj 15 Feb 2019 in Tracks, routes, and huts

I spoke with Andrew B. tonight, the guy who reopened the Hokitika valley track on both sides of Serpentine Hut ...

GPS use advice please • Aarad 15 Feb 2019 in Gear talk

Sounds like you've got it sorted. In case anyone is hunting for those NZTM2000 parameters the link below has sone details. https://www.linz.govt.nz/land/maps/topographic-maps/topo50-maps/using-your-gps-unit-topo50-data

Advice for Newbie please - Best Pack to purchase • Neecie 15 Feb 2019 in Gear talk

Thank you for all your suggestions. I will go shopping this weekend :)

Trekking Poles • waynowski 15 Feb 2019 in Gear talk

one is good. two are often too cumbersome to use on all but wide graded tracks in NZ

Hip Length Raincoats • Honora 14 Feb 2019 in Gear talk

Not recommending it because it was pricey but a few years ago, I bought a Marmot jacket that was thigh ...

Concern about time Rees Dart Track • giuseppe23 14 Feb 2019 in Tracks, routes, and huts

I managed to convinced my friend for the Saturday booking. Glenorchy transport for some reason doesn’t accept booking on that Saturday ...

Stretching before and/or after Hiking. • Pro-active 14 Feb 2019 in The campfire

Yeah. Ha ha guys !. Usually stop for coffees etc when with a car pool. Dragging yourself out of the ...

Kaniwhaniwha free DOC site: newbie questions • Dize 14 Feb 2019 in Beginners and newbies

I was tossing up if I needed my running shoes or not but will definitely take them now for the ...

Patagonia gear • Forest328 12 Feb 2019 in Gear talk

The Atom LT is a really nice jacket as well, I wish I could justify having another jacket in this ...

State of tracks rising from lower Hollyford road? • abovebushline 12 Feb 2019 in Tracks, routes, and huts

I have to disagree with the above posts regarding Deadmans. I've been down it twice in the last few years ...

Myestery Kaimai/Mamakui huts... • BOP Tramper 11 Feb 2019 in Tracks, routes, and huts

bumping if anyone else knows about these.

missing 60yo in tararuas • giuseppe23 11 Feb 2019 in The campfire

Just another update in the facebook page LANDSAR new zeland. They showing a video of search and rescue team on top ...

Vehicle parking at The Divide shelter • antico 10 Feb 2019 in Tracks, routes, and huts

Thank you, all who have contributed to this thread. I feel somewhat reassured by your replies to my concerns.

Anybody taking Turmeric ?. • Pro-active 9 Feb 2019 in Food

Just looked up "" /s "" It's called the 'sarcasm switch' & indicates the presesnce of sarcasm. Didn't know that.

Anybody tried "Radix Nutrition" freeze-dry ?. • giuseppe23 9 Feb 2019 in Food

It's crazy how you wrote that. You won't believe it but after I read the this post I went straight on ...

Gillespie Pass Circuit (Jan/Feb) • samidalouche 8 Feb 2019 in Tramping partners

I called the DOC, and the work planned should not start for at least 2 weeks.

Rescue at kahurangi • waynowski 7 Feb 2019 in The campfire

neck, theres a soft case for it that lets you attach it on to a belt or strap with webbing ...

Pass hopping in Leatham Conservation Area • Dodgydave 6 Feb 2019 in Tracks, routes, and huts

I can't have missed some of you guys by much as I was in the Raglan range area Jan 8 ...

What's new?

Milford Track • Track, updated 5 Feb 2019

The Milford Track is an alpine journey through Fiordland National Park, and New Zealand's most renowned walking track, visited by ...

Te Ana o Matuku Cave • Track, updated 30 Jan 2019

An historic cave on the Paparoa National Park coastline.

Mt Torlesse • Track, updated 16 Jan 2019

Noteworthy peak east of Porters Pass.

Edwards River, Lake Guyon, Fowler Pass circuit • Track, updated 10 Jan 2019

This circuit explores the southern portion of the St James Cycle Trail, explores the historic farm country around Lake Guyon ...

Maling Pass, Lake Guyon, Fowler Pass circuit • Track, updated 10 Jan 2019

This circuit is a double-crossing of the St James Range, dropping into the deep Waiau Uwha Valley. The first day's ...

Section: Maling Pass - Moki Track • Track, updated 10 Jan 2019

The northernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail, between Lake Tennyson and the Lake Guyon junction on the Waiau ...

Section: Edwards River - McArthur Track • Track, updated 10 Jan 2019

The southernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail, between Tophouse Road and the Lake Guyon junction on the Waiau ...

Section: Lake Guyon - Fowler Pass • Track, updated 10 Jan 2019

A route connecting the Waiau Uwha and Waiau Toa (Clarence) valleys, from Lake Guyon junction on the St James Cycle ...

Tanekaha falls, Puriri track loop • Track, updated 2 Jan 2019

Following a stream up the valley to a large Puriri tree, then back via some waterfalls, swimming possible.

Langsview track • Track, updated 2 Jan 2019

An easy walk overlooking Langs Beach with views out to Mangawhai and inland to Kaiwaka

Lucretia Hut Route • Track, updated 18 Dec 2018

Lucretia biv via Nina Valley

Upper Whirinaki Loop • Track, updated 9 Dec 2018

An Easy two day loop in the Whirinaki Forest park

Monument Track (south) • Track, updated 2 Dec 2018

Climb from the head of the Kaituna Valley to Te Ara Pātaka, and the network of tracks running from Purau ...

Tunnel Beach • Track, updated 7 Nov 2018

A popular coastal walk in Dunedin that explores coastal cliffs and a hand-dug tunnel.

Silverstream Bivvy Jan 2019

Campsite Orongorongo River

Two chamois nannies and kids Feb 2019

Taff Tor etc. Hohonu Range Feb 2019

Te Ana o Matuku Cave

Tiromoana Bush Walkway

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Out in the hills

Tsuri minerbi walked Routeburn Track 17 February 2019yesterday

dmolnar visited Kapakapanui Hut 16 February 20192 days ago

smibe visited Washpool Hut 5 February 20195 February "Hut is in reasonable nick but very smoked ..."

iangeorge visited Ivory Lake Hut 2 February 20192 February

glennj walked Mt Richardson loop 31 January 201931 January

Matthew walked Te Ana o Matuku Cave 20 January 201920 January "Quite long side tunnel near the entrance."

Amarok visited Totara Flats Hut 19 January 201919 January

madpom visited Camp Creek hut 1 January 20191 January "6.5 hrs over from Jacko Flat. Scrubby climb ..."

M400-1 visited Peach Cove 27 December 201827 December "Beware the stairs"

Briar visited Cameron Hut Wanaka/Makarora 4 December 20184 December

monkeysh1ne visited Atiwhakatu Hut 2 December 20182 December "Super easy walk in has pros & cons. ..."

Laurette visited Waingongoro Hut 18 November 201818 November "Only an hr from the carpark, easy walk ..."

landdownunder_nz walked Mount Thomas 17 November 201817 November "They have closed the Summit Track until 15/12/2018 ..."

john dutchie visited Speargrass Hut 29 October 201829 October

Fantastic walked Waipapa River Track 15 September 201815 September

TealTakahe visited Powell Hut [Replaced] 1 September 20181 September "Pretty awesome hut with a deceiving track! Every ..."

Yarmoss visited Leaning Lodge 12 August 201812 August

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