Tracks, routes, and huts

• Rees and Dart track

  Started by lgwaddel • 9 replies — latest 20 August 201020 August 2010 by Trig X
  Don't go stumbling out in the dark looking for the privy at 25 Mile Hut. You'll likely end up falling off a bluff into the chasm of the gorge, be ...

• Cass-Lagoon Circuit, what is the best direction?

  Started by ncog. 19 August 201019 August 2010 • No replies
  Hey there, I'm doing the Cass-Lagoon Circuit over this weekend (2 days) with the University of Canterbury Tramping club. We are planning on doing the route anti-clockwise as in the Tramping ...

• Track suggestion winter

  Started by walker_dk • 7 replies — latest 7 August 20107 August 2010 by Honora
  Yep, DoC says Moa Park Hut is now a shelter, not for accommodation. I think it had benches around the edges and no bunks.

• An Aussie on the Te Araroa

  Started by pjg084 • 2 replies — latest 6 August 20106 August 2010 by chris1
  Good luck Paul, I am hoping to do the South island section of Te Araroa at the end of 2011 and i look forward to hearing how your trip goes

• Mitre Peak, Mt Christina, Black Peak

  Started by Token Aussie • 7 replies — latest 6 August 20106 August 2010 by Danilo Hegg
  Here's more information about Mitre Peak: http://southernalps.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/mitre-peak-m1683/

• Weekend Hiking

  Started by Nimarta • 2 replies — latest 29 July 201029 July 2010 by Nimarta
  Thanks :-)

• Challenging Day Hike on the South Island

  Started by NewHampTramp • 1 reply 29 July 201029 July 2010 by aardvark
  Perhaps 'Dragonfly Pk' near to South Albert Burn Saddle. Thare's a footbridge just upstream of Cameron Flat, bridges near to Junction Flat. You needn't get your feet wet.Haha. One needs ...

• Out of the ordinary

  Started by Julafreak • 2 replies — latest 29 July 201029 July 2010 by aardvark
  There are hundreds of moutains and there are dozens of clubs. What resources will you have on hand and have you transport available?

• mid-Sept tramping in Upper SI?

  Started by Hogsnort • 7 replies — latest 27 July 201027 July 2010 by Hogsnort
  Hi People, Thanks for the comments. Yes the Thousand Acre Plateau is a beautiful place. It looks like we will spend a few days based around Kiwi Saddle Hut. Looks like ...

• Leatham and The Branch Valleys

  Started by kanangra • 5 replies — latest 26 July 201026 July 2010 by gazcan
  If you think leatherwood is hard to bash through, then you want to try sub alpine stunted pine - you'll come out covered in blood & sticky sap. Best avoided. Fantastic ...

• Turoa - Whakapapa

  Started by mrfizz • 3 replies — latest 22 July 201022 July 2010 by fruitbat
  At the moment the ice and snow that was on it a couple weeks ago has gone and people were getting down ok, but the current forecast is for snow ...

• Okuru and Ngatau River Valleys

  Started by two tails • 7 replies — latest 14 July 201014 July 2010 by Honora
  Hmm...short days, valleys that don't see the sun for months. Not sure about that! Maybe pmcke has been to Fiordland in the winter and could comment.

• Anne River Hut - StJames Walkway

  Started by pmcke • 15 replies — latest 13 July 201013 July 2010 by Mariku
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  Hi everyone again, I need to clear up an error I made: I mixed up the report about the chimney fire in the Heritage Lodge in the Ruahines in 2005 with the ...

• Travers Sabine in October

  Started by pjg084 • 1 reply 11 July 201011 July 2010 by john dutchie
  Hi Paul.I was in the Travers valley last October around Labour weekend.Around the upper valley there was still quite a lot of snow and in fact at the back of ...

• Croesus Track access from Blackball end - advice?

  Started by Pedro1964 • 4 replies — latest 9 July 20109 July 2010 by bmackz
  I was there in early March this year and the road was fine, unless the winter has damaged it since any 2 wheel car would be OK. We MTBed to ...

• Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges

  Started by Haqii • 7 replies — latest 30 June 201030 June 2010 by Haqii
  A DOC brochure to download with a lot of good info about the Kaimais and surrounding area. http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/kaimai-to-coast-brochure.pdf

• Dome Forest and Mt. Auckland Walkways

  Started by Briar • 3 replies — latest 22 June 201022 June 2010 by mrfizz
  Reply to actual question - tracks are ok - few bits where you have to hold on to roots etc - but after heavy rain would be slippery in parts ...

• Kaimanawas- Cascade-Oamaru river via Maungaorangi

  Started by bmackz • 8 replies — latest 13 June 201013 June 2010 by pmcke
  bmackz... Do you want to update the track notes at http://www.tramper.co.nz/?2900

• Aussie to Tramp NZ South Island

  Started by grantp • 8 replies — latest 28 May 201028 May 2010 by aardvark
  Maybe you could phone ahead and have them also turn the heat up at the hot pools and ensure your towels are laid out and ready.

• Ideas for a winter trip down South?

  Started by JohnF 13 May 201013 May 2010 • No replies
  Hi all, Have a week to do a trip somewhere in the South island in June, and am looking for ideas. Already done a fair amount of stuff in Arthurs pass, ...

• Wagon Creek via Tiropahi River track?

  Started by Pedro1964 6 May 20106 May 2010 • No replies
  Hey all :) New here and hope someone can help me with guidance on the logistics of getting into Wagon Creek on the coast via the Tiropahi River track. I'd ...

• Rees and Dart Tracks

  Started by lgwaddel • 4 replies — latest 5 May 20105 May 2010 by aardvark
  Best time! If you were to choose the road taken because it seems easiest you will not learn nearly as much as if you chose the road unknown. I wonder ...

• Karamea Loop Trips

  Started by Ancient Tramper • 1 reply 28 April 201028 April 2010 by www.freewebs.com/hellmission/
  On my website are a few trips starting at Karamea. www.freewebs.com/hellmission/ You could go up the gorge to Greys Hut about 6-8 hours one way. Don't go in there when its ...

• Tramps near(ish) Christchurch :)

  Started by Ham_the_tramper • 3 replies — latest 26 April 201026 April 2010 by matthew
  Carroll Hut on the Kelly Tops requires nothing but walking uphill. Bob's Camp Biv/Pinchgut Hut should be OK depending how much snow is on the foothills. I just did the ...

• My Hollyford trip

  Started by lgwaddel • 11 replies — latest 26 April 201026 April 2010 by peter1945
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  I think it was in NZ, only used it twice and DOCs don't get hacked. Still waiting to see about the dispute. Cheers.