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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
Some great advice. We are travelling from Australia, thus so overwhelmed with all the great options in NZ!
Has anyone had any experience with Outdoor Research's Microgravity jacket or OR's Ascentshell 3L fabric? I'm not expecting it to ...
Yeah, this is a really informative & useful website (I've contributed quite a bit considering I'm not a kiwi) but ...
its all expensive huts in the front country now that soaks up all the money.... encourages too many people to ...
Thanks Ian H and Moh Oz......much appreciated.
Hi Pascal
I forwarded on your post to my brother who has Swiss connections in Nelson. He says he'll forward your ...
the parks is still open, its just The huts that arent.
some roadends are bad for vandalism and theft.... there are ...
Light and up to the job has a value that can only be appreciated by those willing to pay.
My ...
2 working pens in the biv and the fire beautifully laid so I suspect that was the hand of Richard ...
Many thanks nzbazza — much appreciated!
Cheers,
Alan
They have gas canisters at the 4 Square although on our last visit they had none due to supply chain ...
Neato, will check out farmlands next time I'm there!
If you plan to hike for a few miles for about one to two hours, then running shoes should be ...
I went up there a few weeks ago in the 4wd but still in 2wd and it started to bog ...
Bound to be some small ones
Our tramping club has twice planned a trip to Shutes Hut. First time was a long up then a long ...
Yeah - I went and had a look at the crampons they usually lend out, they're a flexible kind (and ...
68 yr old boy in Tauranga looking for others to share adventures with anywhere in NZ. I mostly go bush ...
Maybe I should give the B1 another try. I took an entire bottle daily and despite that noticed Frank was ...
@dreambroom. Sorry for delay in reply. Just finished a late dinner and dishes.
You can send an internal mail message (from ...
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.
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.
What's new?
The southernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail, between Tophouse Road and the Lake Guyon junction on the Waiau ...
A day's tramping to an seldom visited picturesque area near the St James Cycleway.
A four or five day tramp from the Lyell Campsite(off SH6 in the Buller Gorge) to the Mokihinui road end ...
A challenging circuit route traversing the Kelly Range and returning along Kelly's Creek. The direction described is the easiest option.
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 ...
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.
“Done”(tick) the Kepler? Tackling the Dusky? . . . . . . . . . . . .
also @:
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A brief circuit crossing one open saddle and one bush saddle in the southeastern corner of Arthur's Pass National Park. ...
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).
Alternative route to the summit of Mount Richardson (1047m) in the Canterbury foothills.
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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