Visiting New Zealand

• Thanks for help.

  Started by molehill 9 March 20099 March 2009 • No replies
  I posted several threads last year for advice on our visit to NZ (from Wales) in February. I just wanted to say thanks for all the help you gave, we are ...

• Seeking advice

  Started by jwmci • 7 replies — latest 3 March 20093 March 2009 by chris1
  In the South Island, the Heaphy Track (4 days, it's a Great Walk and rather a wide path-like track, great scenery including native bush, tussock downs, palm lined beaches) would ...

• Cycling to Tracks

  Started by justinistraveling • 4 replies — latest 26 February 200926 February 2009 by matthew
  I have hidden bikes at tracks regularly. You just have to consider the probability of somebody finding it -- and thieves are more likely to go for cars. There is ...

• Sleeping bag for Routeburn/ Tongarino/ ...

  Started by malakias • 2 replies — latest 16 January 200916 January 2009 by malakias
  I was thinking about a bag with a confort rating of 7/8 Cº. would that be ok? I want to go as light as I can. It's going to be 17 days ...

• Visiting NZ via cruise ship - tramping advice

  Started by dclayw • 2 replies — latest 1 January 20091 January 2009 by chris1
  I agree about Arthurs Pass being the most accessible alpine area from any of the ports you are visiting. Atomic Shuttles leaves Chch 7.15am and arrives Arthurs Pass 9.55am (on ...

• Visiting New Zealand – What to eat on the track?!!

  Started by malakias • 4 replies — latest 28 October 200828 October 2008 by malakias
  I'm spending 2 days in rotorua before I hit the tracks. I was thinking about trying the hangi but now I think I'm going to try some of those easy meals ...

• car hire?

  Started by molehill • 2 replies — latest 24 September 200824 September 2008 by lgwaddel
  Hi Matt i have used Jucy Rentals three times with no problems yet,as im going to use them in April 2009 again Head Office is in Christchurch for South Island ...

• out of trails

  Started by buki71 • 7 replies — latest 17 September 200817 September 2008 by matthew
  Deleted. Pondering how to deal with this kind of thing -- maybe I need a "Flag as inappropriate" link?

• Tongariro Round the mountain

  Started by Davide • 1 reply 3 August 20083 August 2008 by Gaucho
  At this time of year yes you may have some snow/ice it is important to remember that Mother Nature, Davide has a mind of her own and hence you have ...

• seeking advice

  Started by zaider • 3 replies — latest 10 May 200810 May 2008 by zaider
  Many thanks for the prompt answers.

• Bike hire for a one day tramp

  Started by aardvark • 1 reply 15 April 200815 April 2008 by aardvark
  How does one delete this thread. We completed the Ball Pass trip on Thursday 10/4 going from the campground @ Mt Cook Village via the Hooker valley to the Tasman. ...

• Walking in New Zealand

  Started by fearnaught • 2 replies — latest 29 March 200829 March 2008 by matthew
  This site is an ongoing project, and information is added by members. Some older track entries have the track walking notes in a separate article which should be associated with ...

• In need of a car to get to tramps

  Started by Dztramping • 2 replies — latest 26 January 200826 January 2008 by Dztramping
  A good deal has been offered.

• If you only had a few weeks...

  Started by catlynn • 3 replies — latest 15 December 200715 December 2007 by gstrauch
  Oh, and how about scrambles (non-technical peak ascents), any information out there?

• Visiting South Island - November - from Scotland

  Started by cmmuir 14 August 200714 August 2007 • No replies
  Dear All, Advice please. Visiting South Island in November. Based initially in Christchurch, then Twizel. Looking for advice/details etc for Day Walks/Hikes in both areas, within reasonable driving distance. Prefer something that gains ...

• Perfect independent tracks in April

  Started by perfil • 1 reply 5 June 20075 June 2007 by raminator
  Hey there. I can't suggest any tramps that you will be able to see the sea but I know of a few that have great mountain scenery. There is the ...

• Looking for the right tracks

  Started by GerbenNL 6 February 20076 February 2007 • No replies
  Around May I’m going to New Zealand for a year. While I’m there I want to do a lot of tramping. What I’m looking for are long tramps (say, 5 ...

• March Tenting (Queenstown -> West Coast)

  Started by rhscdn 15 January 200715 January 2007 • No replies
  Hi all, I realize this forum is just starting out but I've decided to post my vacation questions. My wife and I are visiting New Zealand in Feb/Mar from Canada and ...