The campfire

• Just did....

  Started by Haqii 28 December 201028 December 2010 • No replies
  I know there is a "what have you got planned" thread somewhere, but as many of my planned trips never happen, I have started a new thread. And on that ...

• Maungatautari

  Started by Kokako • 3 replies — latest 27 December 201027 December 2010 by izogi
  Dumb question from an outsider -- what's going on in this case? Is it about who controls the trust that manages the access? I found this press release from November, which ...

• Merry Christmas

  Started by lgwaddel • 2 replies — latest 23 December 201023 December 2010 by pmcke
  May your pack be light, your days be sunny. May your billy boil promptly, your boots glide lightly across the ground and the scrub part easily with your touch. Merry ...

• Lake Daniells and ford over the Maruia Rive

  Started by cruze • 1 reply 20 December 201020 December 2010 by cruze
  While on the suject of river crossing I would also like to find some photos of the crossing of the Haast before the bridge was built in 1965? Either John ...

• Cool tramping web site

  Started by pmcke • 3 replies — latest 20 December 201020 December 2010 by Kokako
  Yes I too like this site, good information.

• The never ending DOC story

  Started by Mariku • 2 replies — latest 17 December 201017 December 2010 by pmcke
  The problem with DOC is, like any organisation, you ring up asking for information and you get the office girl. The people who know what is going on are not ...

• Gear for Sale?

  Started by Hogsnort • 2 replies — latest 14 December 201014 December 2010 by Hogsnort
  Thanks Peter, Alan

• Hey, been a while

  Started by www.freewebs.com/hellmission/ 13 December 201013 December 2010 • No replies
  Been a while since I've logged on. Added heaps of good pictures and videos to my website-The Hell Mission, www.freewebs.com/hellmission/ Unfortunely not found time to write up some stories. Down in ...

• Badly injured, cold and alone...

  Started by chuzz 4 December 20104 December 2010 • No replies
  one lucky hunter - http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4423840/Badly-injured-cold-and-alone

• Speedy lengths of New Zealand on foot

  Started by izogi • 2 replies — latest 3 December 20103 December 2010 by Jono51
  I would love to walk the length of New Zealand myself but I would rather take longer to enjoy myself and see the sights along the way plus I think ...

• South Island May 2011

  Started by Jono51 30 November 201030 November 2010 • No replies
  Hey all im looking at going down south late March and will have 8 days spare to do some tramping, I am hoping to do the Abel Tasman Coast track ...

• Kaimai-Mamaku Tracks and Huts

  Started by Haqii • 76 replies — latest 27 November 201027 November 2010 by fruitbat
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  We did the N/S track, following the route described in the DoC brochure 'Kaimai to Coast' or the new Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park map. It shouldn't be problem for kids. We ...

• TARARUAS 1080 DROP

  Started by davidm • 13 replies — latest 25 November 201025 November 2010 by pmcke
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  Another place to look for information is the IRMA review. http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/1080/

• Mid-north island mountain

  Started by suburbanlush • 4 replies — latest 22 November 201022 November 2010 by mrfizz
  Yes - that will be it. "Mt Hikurangi - The prominent flat topped hill north east of Taumarunui. Permission to make the two hour climb to the summit (771m) must be ...

• Camping on public land?

  Started by helengerald • 5 replies — latest 8 November 20108 November 2010 by davidm
  Hi there Helengerald. Maybe I can help you a little. My partner and I have a campervan with which we occasionally go tramping. Earlier this year we did a 3000km ...

• What did everybody do for the long weekend?

  Started by pennystove • 12 replies — latest 29 October 201029 October 2010 by john dutchie
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  Just got back from doing the Tablelands circuit in Kahurangi NP.Great weather,heaps of snow though- too deep to go down to Ellis Basin.Couple of small avalanches there and in the ...

• Top Hut? has anyone been to top hut?

  Started by sammanson 29 October 201029 October 2010 • No replies
  Has anyone been to top hut? in the raukapuka area up the south ashburton river im after some info on what its like and maybe some pictures if anyones got ...

• Things I have learnt!

  Started by clive.s • 91 replies — latest 18 October 201018 October 2010 by nzbazza
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  It's amazing how some plants in the bush can grow chocolate. How come only those less than 10 years in age can find it?

• MapMyHike - See where you're going - it's free!!

  Started by davidm • 2 replies — latest 11 October 201011 October 2010 by izogi
  EveryTrail is also pretty good if you want analysis of GPX files. It'll plot them on maps, show elevation/speed profiles, let you connect the trip sequence with photos/videos (either uploaded ...

• Closed Tracks

  Started by pmcke • 5 replies — latest 29 September 201029 September 2010 by izogi
  Thanks for the info, pmcke. It sounds like the kind of thing that some of the bigger recreation organisations like FMC and the Alpine Club may be able to attach ...

• What made you start tramping?

  Started by Jono51 • 8 replies — latest 25 September 201025 September 2010 by Honora
  My dad wouldn't take me on tramps though he took my 3 older brothers. Before the boys were big enough he took my 2 sisters aged 6 and 7 from ...

• Advice for Winter Tramping

  Started by Kristina • 13 replies — latest 25 September 201025 September 2010 by Kristina
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  Hi again Yarmoss! wow! that does sound great! I'm definitely very keen. Just not sure if I'll be able to, yet. Might be that I'll be leaving home for holidays.. ...

• Nardoo Hut

  Started by dicey 19 September 201019 September 2010 • No replies
  Hi, we are looking at doing a trip upto Nardoo Hut, near the Matakitaki Valley, Murchison this summer. Just wondering if anyone has any advise, tips about this trip and ...

• Earthquake news

  Started by matthew • 6 replies — latest 11 September 201011 September 2010 by matthew
  http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/issues/docs-canterbury-earthquake-response/

• Boots alpine

  Started by GK1001 • 10 replies — latest 9 September 20109 September 2010 by PhilipW
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  No such thing as the perfect boot; but as a Meindl man myself since they were first available here in NZ, it would it take a lot to change my ...