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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
Re: waterproofing - it's a nice feature, but I wouldn't rely on it in serious rain. Aside from portage bags, ...
Lake Mackenzie Hut in mid-winter was the coldest hut (barn) I've ever stayed in - even with the fire full ...
Album from my trip through the Nevis Range 19-20 Feb 2021. (Is that the right name, the [range immediately to ...
I make my own now. Instead of a dehydrator, I have a cardboard box with a bunch of windows cut ...
Hey BOP Tramper,
From either end:
'There is a mostly fairly decently defined route, even some track left in the more mature ...
Now all you have to do is wait for the orders to roll in
No worries. Yes it could be pretty tough.
Someone told me the section from Neil Forks to Maungahuka was the steepest ...
Apex sucks. Just us a comparison site like Kayak or Tripomi to find latest deals.
As far as I know Ampro is still the NZ agent for MSR. Best bet would be to contact them ...
> This, I think. It seems crazy that a product goes from it's presumed source in Asia all the way ...
If you want to go further south Daley’s Clearing Hut in the Waitawheta is a nice spot and was one ...
From what I can see the rules apply to domestic and industrial use not recreational (yet) There are still few ...
Just looked at the map. Discus is correct. The map shows a Blue Slip near the mouth of Blue Stream ...
Thanks madpom, it's great to get an up-to-date map of the entire SI for BCN. Couldn't have done it myself.
If ...
seldom a problem, unlikely in summer with so many about and people camping by the lake..
Friends of mine did a S.I. north/south traverse, including the Southern Alps in 1994. (Kirsten Mackay and Pete Ozich). They ...
Judging by comments online it sounds as though Mt Brown hut currently doesn't have coal but on the other hand ...
Kia ora koutou,
I've booked a shuttle From Dart Ford, east end of Wangapeka Track to Nelson airport 16 March 2021.
Good ...
One thing to consider if using a cellphone is that 111 calls can be routed through any carrier. This has ...
I had this same issue with the homepage links linking back to the homepage rather than the artical thry were ...
Hi, Are any of these still available? thanks :)
That would be alot cheaper than the acquaseal!
the bridges that are removed are bridges over side streams... someone drowned a few years ago trying to cross a ...
Unfortunately that FB page clogs up my old laptop so it doesn't work for me at all.
Madpom's done some good long trips in the N.I. He will have them posted on his routeguides website.
What's new?
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 ...
An east-west traverse of either the Raukumara range, or the entire East Cape. A minimum of 5-8 days in it's ...
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.
3 day tramp in Richmond Ranges. Requires good weather.
A few river crossing on 1st day to Top Wairoa Hut ...
A long but easy walk along Queen Charlotte Sound. This track offers hostel and resort accommodation as well as basic ...
A 3 day trip going from the head of the Cameron River in the Hakatere over the above range to ...
From behind Blyth Hut, a poled route exists to the South East Basin of the Turoa skifield. It is not ...
Photographs
Out in the hills
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A summer conditions trip to the summit. Day tripped it from Camp Stream Hut. 4hrs up (2hrs 20 mins to low peak where had a 10 min spell then another 1hr 30 mins to the high peak summit)
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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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Track down from McGregor is well marked (permolat markers). The final descent to the Dorset Ck / Waiohine is a little hairy. Might pay for someone to take a short section of rope to permanently attach
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Water supply currently dried up. Not even a tadpole to be had! This happens occasionally in summer. Only had 6mm of rain since the 21st of December (6 weeks) but another 6mm on the 4/5th February, 2020 now. Not sure of the state of streams further down both sides of the ridge.
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There’s six bunks but only 4 mattresses, so you might want to byo.
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