Beginners and newbies

• What is best option to buy a dry bag?

  Started by sheelah • 4 replies — latest 26 November 201326 November 2013 by izogi
  "NB: if you go to an outdoor shop and they DONT sell them (ahem.....Kathmandu.....) go elsewhere as they dont know what they're doing" Kathmandu sells them according to its website, at ...

• New to it

  Started by laganator • 13 replies — latest 9 August 20139 August 2013 by chris1
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  Yes definitely getting crusty now :-P Or could be called stupid, did the Oxfam 100km walk two years running.

• Tent vs Hammock for Waikaremoana etc

  Started by Screwball • 2 replies — latest 9 August 20139 August 2013 by bradley1
  I think Te Urewera NP (including the lake) is a special case, I believe there are rules about freedom camping because of the cultural sites in the park. Check out ...

• Need a tent on the Rees-Dart?

  Started by peter.grant • 11 replies — latest 22 March 201322 March 2013 by Honora
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  I went on a club trip recently and had forgotten what they were like. The leader had a 4 person fly from a Spectrum dome tent for the rest of ...

• So many to choose from.....

  Started by sunbernd • 14 replies — latest 26 October 201226 October 2012 by waynowski
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  theres jetboat servies that take you to and from the head of both lakes, one way to explore deeper into the park and save time

• From Siberia with ... Hope :)

  Started by Dr_On • 10 replies — latest 23 September 201223 September 2012 by Yarmoss
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  2 days: Motutapu track: Walk into Highland Creek hut and back to the Wanaka road end. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/wanaka-makarora/motatapu-track/ Mt Brewster. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/wanaka-makarora/mount-brewster-track/ West Matukituki valley beyond the Rob Roy glacier. Either stay at Mt Aspiring ...

• Tramping - Labour day weekend in great barrier isl

  Started by ktselner • 1 reply 13 September 201213 September 2012 by Gypsky
  Hello ktselner, Great Barrier Island has some really special walking tracks through regenerating native forest, to natural hot springs and there's walks to suit all levels of fitness. It is ...

• G'day everyone

  Started by Battler • 2 replies — latest 4 September 20124 September 2012 by waynowski
  if you;re on facebook i'm waynowski

• Heelloo!

  Started by lazaah • 11 replies — latest 23 August 201223 August 2012 by OldGoat
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  Morena, Gaitors, ended up getting a Mantis 2 ... mostly for motor cycle touring and will use a 3m x3m tent fly over bike and tent . Cost $299, roll ...

• Good and easy tracks for beginners.

  Started by I <3 TRAMPING • 4 replies — latest 2 April 20122 April 2012 by Pro-active
  Checking out a club is good advice. Organised trips. Support. Companionship. Shared car pooling. Access to areas the general public can't usually get to. Join a club that has ...

• snow in summer

  Started by moose • 3 replies — latest 16 January 201216 January 2012 by geeves
  I was down there both previous Xmas's and saw snow both times. Its not that unusual

• Holdsworth-Jumbo Circuit suitablity for family

  Started by familytrampers • 25 replies — latest 13 August 201113 August 2011 by Lone_Rebel_Camel45
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• New to the great outdoors

  Started by davina_f_nz • 5 replies — latest 18 July 201118 July 2011 by izogi
  Yep, the WTMC meets in the same place as the Tararua Tramping Club (nearly every Wednesday and Tuesday respectively). It's in the TTC hall, near the end of Moncrieff Street, ...

• new members

  Started by brenthen • 4 replies — latest 17 July 201117 July 2011 by nzbazza
  Hi Brenthen, I'm Wellington based too. I second Geeves' suggestion about checking out some of the Wellington tramping clubs. Each club has a unique culture so I'm sure you'll find one ...

• too tense?

  Started by TerminalAddict • 8 replies — latest 4 July 20114 July 2011 by williams22
  it would be cool if you provide some screen shots of it !

• Proper Hut etiquette

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• Just starting out in the Waikato

  Started by TerminalAddict • 4 replies — latest 18 January 201118 January 2011 by TerminalAddict
  I bought a goretex something or other from snowgum today. hopefully it keeps me dry, testing it out on Friday.

• New to Rotorua

  Started by NathanaelB 29 December 201029 December 2010 • No replies
  Hi Helen, sorry to hear of your loss. Good that you enjoy walking - it can be a great way to set aside time to think and progress emotions. I'm ...

• Any ideas?

  Started by lidze • 5 replies — latest 15 October 201015 October 2010 by Jack123
  Thanks for the nice information IZOGI

• New from Wanganui!

  Started by mooloo • 4 replies — latest 11 April 201011 April 2010 by mooloo
  Thanks for the warm welcome! I will check out the tramping club site!!

• Solo backpackable inflatable ultralight kayak

  Started by Dztramping • 10 replies — latest 3 April 20103 April 2010 by Mariku
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  Hi, with a whitewater kayaking background, I'd just like to say that it is a very good idea to up your swimming skills, maybe even learn some basics about self-rescue in ...

• Ideas to help bring the weight in my pack down

  Started by mejules • 26 replies — latest 7 January 20107 January 2010 by mejules
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  Thanks for all of your comments, will have a good read and decide on some options. Have just completed the Kaikoura Coast Track (with teenagers in tow) and found that ...

• Walking groups - Wairarapa

  Started by Linda40 • 1 reply 12 November 200912 November 2009 by trevor1
  Hi Linda I do alot of tramping in the wairarapa and around NZ. I live in the wairarapa and would be happy for you to join in on any of ...

• short walks north island

  Started by rockterrigal • 2 replies — latest 12 November 200912 November 2009 by matthew
  A few favourites of mine: Pararaha Stream in the Waitakeres west of Auckland, Rangitoto Island, Mt Karioi near Raglan, Pureora forest or Pirongia forest, anything near Tongariro.

• Horopito Track Western Mt Ruapehu

  Started by bushtrekker • 8 replies — latest 30 October 200930 October 2009 by bushtrekker
  One of those walks you enjoy more with hindsight, and it was totally different to anything else in the vicinity.