Tracks, routes, and huts

• Mikimiki stream and Blue Range

  Started by geeves • 3 replies — latest 21 February 201221 February 2012 by izogi
  Something small you should note from the GPS track in 464, especially if you're looking for a place to start up the spur, is that the *actual* tram line track ...

• August overnighters in the south island

  Started by hazel • 7 replies — latest 16 February 201216 February 2012 by hazel
  Thanks Madpom, much appreciated. Waynowski - we'll be very well equipped! :)

• Routeburn - caples - greenstone in 6-7 days

  Started by mieng • 7 replies — latest 15 February 201215 February 2012 by DrydayDooro
  it was a wonderful chance to visit this kind of site and I am happy to know. thank you so much for giving us a chance to have this opportunity!

• Looking for the perfect route

  Started by pietimer • 10 replies — latest 14 February 201214 February 2012 by bernieq
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  What experience level, pietimer? I gather you’ve not walked in NZ – are you intending going solo or with others? If you are confident of your skills, have a look at ...

• Non-Track Tramps

  Started by slane • 4 replies — latest 14 February 201214 February 2012 by zoneblue
  Second both of these suggestions. For Kaimanawas, Waipakihi River is also good. For Tongarairo a fav trip is Mangetopopo, south crater, traverse anticlockwise around Ngaurahoe to the tarn above Upper Tama, nice ...

• Lewis Pass questions

  Started by stunted 13 February 201213 February 2012 • No replies
  I am planning a trip in the Lewis Pass area and have a couple of questions. Has anyone travelled the section of tops between The Grand Duchess and Boscawen Saddle ...

• The Livingstone Range and Lake Adelaide

  Started by CornishGirl • 8 replies — latest 10 February 201210 February 2012 by CornishGirl
  yep we did indeed scoff lots of snowberries :D

• Olivine Ice Plateau

  Started by frodo • 5 replies — latest 8 February 20128 February 2012 by pmcke
  Getting up to the Forgotten river from Olivine Flats is easy.You go up to the pool where the Forgotten comes out of the gorge through a narrow slot, then scout ...

• Scrambles near Wanaka

  Started by Ella.vs • 1 reply 7 February 20127 February 2012 by aardvark
  Try Dragonfly pk above Sth AlbertBurn saddle. Can be accessed by the East Matukituki. Near to that is Sisyphus Pk. Perhaps ascend Shotover saddle from the west Matukituki and ...

• Bottom of the South Island in early May

  Started by phil21 • 1 reply 2 February 20122 February 2012 by waynowski
  hump ridge track, you should be able to get that done without crampons, you might miss the big snow dumps then. kepler up at te anau is great, but exposed, and more prone ...

• Heaphy track December 1st?

  Started by Eesalko • 2 replies — latest 2 February 20122 February 2012 by izogi
  If you're staying at a backpackers' for a night anywhere nearby (even in Nelson), they're often happy to store people's extra stuff at no extra charge while they go off ...

• The Takitimu's

  Started by CornishGirl • 8 replies — latest 1 February 20121 February 2012 by Honora
  Yes, we enjoyed the ancient custard powder at the Spence with pineapple chunks. The second night, I spruiced it up with chocolate. We learned about the blowflies when we read ...

• Urchin/Thunder/Rangitikei Loop

  Started by mrfizz • 23 replies — latest 31 January 201231 January 2012 by Steeflef
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  check hermes handbags 2011 for more detail

• DOC warning bothers water taxi operator

  Started by waynowski • 3 replies — latest 29 January 201229 January 2012 by izogi
  That's probably about what it costs with the logistics. It works well with groups though if you have other people to share your ride and split the cost.

• Mt Winterslow tramp

  Started by zaphod b • 8 replies — latest 25 January 201225 January 2012 by Agricateerema
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• Girdlestone, Mt Ruapehu

  Started by pmcke 24 January 201224 January 2012 • No replies
  Has anyone here climbed Mt Girdlestone on Ruapehu. Most descriptions on the net seem to be about climbing it in winter conditions. However, we are looking for a summer scramble. ...

• Heading to Rees Dart Track

  Started by laninero • 18 replies — latest 20 January 201220 January 2012 by Honora
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  Ya cheeky so-and-so. They are a good idea and when one of my pals got pregnant, she was given a set.

• New Zealand DOC Great Walks, book early

  Started by waynowski • 4 replies — latest 17 January 201217 January 2012 by waynowski
  there are sort of "in between" walks like the rees dart where they get teh no's through to pay for better facilities. they put the money into the huts but ...

• Tongariro Crossing

  Started by peter1945 • 3 replies — latest 16 January 201216 January 2012 by waynowski
  feb will be warmer, should be hot if the sun is out. it has been a wetter than normal summer, so no bets on the forecast. http://www.metservice.com/mountain/tongariro-national-park http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Tongariro/forecasts/1968 http://www.metservice.com/rural/taumarunui

• Routeburn Track - Looking for Car swap 23rd Jan

  Started by efarrell 16 January 201216 January 2012 • No replies
  Hi, My name is Enda and I am walking the Routeburn track with my girlfriend on the 22 and 23 of January 2012. To avoid the cost of a car relocation, ...

• Mount Somers

  Started by I <3 TRAMPING • 3 replies — latest 15 January 201215 January 2012 by I <3 TRAMPING
  Thanks for that guys, after reading that i think i might have a go at it

• hiking Cascade-ReesDart ... right off the plane!

  Started by cdnhiker-eh • 4 replies — latest 9 January 20129 January 2012 by laninero
  ...or a quick stop at the nearest petrol station if you have a liquid fuel stove.

• Doing both Routeburn and Kepler tracks

  Started by Geoffro • 6 replies — latest 9 January 20129 January 2012 by laninero
  Hi there, With my wife just did Rees-Dart and Kepler Track right after. Not a problem at all. Our logistics were the following: 1/1/12: Out of Rees-Dart to Queenstown by infotrack.co.nz (they ...

• Moonlight and Roses hut ( near Hawea)

  Started by Green gecko • 1 reply 5 January 20125 January 2012 by aardvark
  Sounds great...although the compass is so much easier.Don't need batteries ..don't need satellites...saves much time.. and was around long before GPS.

• Questions About Hiking Kepler/Milford/Routeburn

  Started by mellicon • 1 reply 3 January 20123 January 2012 by CornishGirl
  Do-able as long as the weathers ok, but maybe a bit of a rush. I think the cheapest bus to Te Anau is with Intercity. For availability for the Milford Track ...