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Easy, sunny coastal track with golden sands and excellent swimming. The busiest track in the country, following the length of ...
A classic crossing of the geologically and biologically diverse northwest corner of the South Island.
The track is also open to ...
"The Lake Track." Busy track in summer with swimming and fishing along the lake-side.
The Milford Track is an alpine journey through Fiordland National Park, and New Zealand's most renowned walking track, visited by ...
New track located in Paparoa National Park, exploring the Paparoa Range, gold trails and limestone gorges.
Paparoa Track is a dual-use ...
An internationally renowned and popular alpine crossing between Fiordland and Lake Wakatipu.
This circuit on the Volcanic Plateau passes close to the summit of Tongariro in a spectacular, active volcanic landscape of ...
Classic walks
This journey explores the glacial valleys and mountains of Fiordland from Lake Hauroko to Lake Manapouri, visiting Dusky Sound along ...
A spectacular coastal walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland.
ALOT OF THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED FOR KAURI DIE BACK ...
The Hollyford Track is a classic lowland Fiordland route from the Hollyford Road out to the coast at Martins Bay.
The Hump Ridge Track links the Waitutu coastline west of Invercargill with the subalpine landscape of the Hump Ridge. Historic ...
An overnight trip past old kauri dams to The Pinnacles, on Coromandel Peninsula.
The classic Stewart Island coastal journey known widely for its mud. Links with the Rakiura Track.
A long but easy walk along Queen Charlotte Sound. This track offers hostel and resort accommodation as well as basic ...
A long and easy walk on St James Station near Lewis Pass. Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud.
Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 ...
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My XXL Moa overtrousers weigh 288g and that's with the extensive duct tape repairs on the lower inside seams. I ...
Hi, thanks for your appreciation Bozeman. We created that track from deer trails over many years and finished it recently. ...
I recall someone's vizsla and I keeping each other warm on a frosty night at Pinchgut Hut. Symbiosis.
"Be aware, though, NZ is not like Colorado (or anywhere else). Plan, prepare - take a PLB."
No dangerous animals here ...
Bait the rat trap without getting your hands dirty. You will hear a buzzer which will confirm that it has ...
True, usb-c headphones exist! I'd forgotten. Might be an idea.
A few years ago I did a circuit with Frank in Silverpeaks, involving some off-track travel along a ridge from ...
might be cheaper to buy second hand
theres a website here called trademe, get as much as you can second ...
I would encourage people to have a read of the “adventures” contained in Cooks logs above, particularly with regards to ...
full of great snorers...
I think the intention is that you will be able to drive to the Interpretation Center down at river level ...
Enjoying seeing a bit of discussion here :) Thanks Ian_H, you’ve answered one thing in particular I was wondering about ...
Rabbit Flat Hut is bloody disappointing. It's just the derelict hut / campsite in the Ohau about 300-400m south of ...
Kaitoke road end isnt too bad Hitch up sh2 to the Pakuratihi river and walk up Marchent road to the ...
That’s helpful, thank you!
Hi Moh, shame you couldn't get here as the wx has been excellent through Feb & March with low rivers. ...
Is there a new shelter at the end of the road near the Humboldt Falls track? I was there in ...
Hopefully before Summer. I am wanting to take my son for a SI Great Walk, and that's one of my ...
Walked it early March 2022 and it is a good entry level overnighter. About 3 walking hours to reach the ...
Walked the Rees-Dart in March 2022 and noted a brand new suspension bridge about 400m north of Daley’s Flat hut.
It ...
I came down Deadmans Track in April last year.
It was in pretty good condition, I met a couple of DOC ...
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EUC ? Electric Uni Cycle?
Will it still be hot?
What's new?
A weekend trip into the Hamner Conservation Area to visit a wee biv in good condition. A much appreciated track ...
New marked route linking the summit of Mt Somers with the Mt Somers track.
A weekend trip with the Peninsula Tramping Club where we ascended to Castle Hill from the Surprise/Casey Stream junction and ...
“Done”(tick) the Kepler? Tackling the Dusky? . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Variant to standard three passes from Klondyke corner back to SH73 via the Taipo. Watch out for the lower Julia ...
A wander up the attractive Centre Creek off the Avoca valley to climb Thesis Pk the longer way.
A brief circuit crossing one open saddle and one bush saddle in the southeastern corner of Arthur's Pass National Park. ...
The southernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail, between Tophouse Road and the Lake Guyon junction on the Waiau ...
Never get enough rocks.
A creative reflection on a three-day tramp in February 2021. This is a very tough tramp and requires high fitness ...
As of writing (March '21) 1/3 of this loop is closed due to Kauri Dieback
A good two day starter tramp ...
Trip Report
A four or five day tramp from the Lyell Campsite(off SH6 in the Buller Gorge) to the Mokihinui road end ...
Forested climb from Glentui Bush car park to the summit of Mount Richardson (1047m).
Alternative route to the summit of Mount Richardson (1047m) in the Canterbury foothills.
This track drops from the ridge east of Mount Richardson to the Glentui Bush car park.
A short and easy loop coastal forest in Queen Charlotte Sound.
Photographs
Out in the hills
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Cant wait to explore this beautiful 4day 3night track, first time for me, definitely after the experience may not be the last, lets go!!! any advice would be amazing before i go :) Facebook
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A Blustery day but fun as usual
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Biv in perfect condition. 12 hut book entries for 2021.
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You may presume that Jane Peak is a wry reference to Jane Eyre in the novels but I have always understood Jane Peak and Helen Peaks to be named after the wives of two brothers who were the first settlers on the Waimea Plains near Lumsden.
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Dave W. came along. Climbed up through cloud but tops were clear.
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I visited on 27/12/2021 via the 'true right logging roads' noted by Madpom.
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If you are staying at Hot Water Beach camp, you definitely have to book first. $30 per site (2 pax)
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Came over Charlies Saddle but couldn't visit the hut b/c the McArthur bridge is completely removed since damage ?in the July flooding. The Waiau looked to be too high to attempt a crossing.
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Access is fine now. Some parts of the track have disappeared but it's quite navigable. You may prefer going directly up Redcliffe Stream as it's full of silt and easy to walk up rather than following the usual route with its occasional 4WD tracks. Best to start on the true left of the river as the foot track has been wiped out on the true right and there's only thick scrub there! The route down to Cookies Hut is fine as well. The toilet at Trib Hut is lying downstream on its side!
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Rats all gone. Hut in good condition. No saw, so difficult to get big bits of fire wood, heaps of kindling around. Two big trees down so if anyone is a hero and wants to take in a saw (or chainsaw). Nice spot and pretty easy walk in.
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Finished at last!
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Awesome views, lots of steps but not difficult if you pace, cool big rock about half way up that has a nice view (and a good rest stop). Sister & I heard sounds of glacial ice cracking from halfway up to top of tarns track. Well worth the climb!
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