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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 ...
In the forums
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/300276910/slip-closes-walking-track-near-nelson
Maybe the Dettol/baby oil home brew could be tweaked ?. Not keen on the Deet myself. Just sayin'.
Tourist who died hunting may not have been aware of rules - Coroner
rules?
they arent really rules, they are guidelines, and ...
Fellow SOTA activator here. The points system is quite cool and gives another kick of motivation to get out there. ...
It could be a temporary thing given the circumstances because there was very short notice. In any case I don't ...
Erins above average fitness..
https://www.walkingwithwired.com/pct-2011
What colour was the permolat? If not white colour it may not be a track/route but a vegetation, animal or ...
izogi, thank you - I had 2 windows open and copied the wrong one (dumb*rse!)
edited above to this link : ...
"Inflatable Kayak" includes an enormous range of products and prices. There's also packrafts as madpom said.
I wouldn't go for a ...
Get a dehydrator. There are heaps of tramping meal options using dried mince as a base. We even have a ...
I have tramped OGR four times and never once had a problem - mainly because we take a large enough ...
Hi guys,
My name's AJ, and I'm the New Zealand rep for 'Micklagård' - a Swedish manufacturer of high-quality, woolen outdoor ...
if you're eyeing up Shallow bay hut, it doesnt keep the mozzies and sandflies out at all....
Thanks Ian. Yes once people decide to enter the manufacturing arena it becomes a mine field! Roger Caffin from over ...
Human remains found on West Coast likely missing tramper Marni Sheppeard
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300260621/human-remains-found-on-west-coast-likely-missing-tramper-marni-sheppeard
a lot of niwas forecasting has been mainly computer generated and less human moderated than metservice
metservice still to a mountain ...
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Hey guys!
We are Y13 high school students and we are doing an innovation business project on “single use soaps”. As ...
100% right @Gregor.
Was a bit naughty as I did not have definitive trip intentions. Just wanted to go for ...
I believe my brother has bought some boots of these guys.
Going to go for a trip with him in the ...
There is still a sign saying camping area at the fork in the 2 streams. However the toilet was pretty ...
Never saw Aarn packs before, but we used to strap the daypacks on our travel packs (Macpac Gemini/First Light etc) ...
Three of us did a Te Hanga rece on 13 February 2021, south to north in fine weather. For the ...
Both are very scenic in different ways.
Oturere to Mangatepopo via Waihohonu and staying on track would be nudging 10 ...
Lake Mackenzie Hut in mid-winter was the coldest hut (barn) I've ever stayed in - even with the fire full ...
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A four or five day tramp from the Lyell Campsite(off SH6 in the Buller Gorge) to the Mokihinui road end ...

Alternative route to the summit of Mount Richardson (1047m) in the Canterbury foothills.

A guide to my route from East Cape to West Cape, the length of NZ's main divide.

A circuit taking in Lake McRae, Carters Saddle and then a descent into the head of the Awatere via an ...
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
Forested climb from Glentui Bush car park to the summit of Mount Richardson (1047m).
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.
Short forest walk in Mistletoe Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound.
This popular extension to the Ashley Gorge Loop Track leads to a 10-metre waterfall.
Short family walk near Ashley Gorge Holiday Park.
Track connecting Youngman Stream and Tarn Huts in Puketeraki Conservation Area.
Direct route up Lilburne Hill to Tarn Hut
A collection of resources to help you plan and explore.
Steady sidle up the Rakahuri / Ashley River from the Lees Valley to Youngman Stream Hut.