Tracks, routes, and huts

• Te Araroa Trail

  Started by leehughes • 9 replies — latest 28 October 200928 October 2009 by leehughes
  Ohh so am doing double the length.. Wicked.. Yeah I will be there about that time depending on if am working first or tramping.. I have subscribed via email a ...

• Overnighter in Pureora

  Started by clive.s • 10 replies — latest 26 October 200926 October 2009 by matthew
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  Vehicles at the Waihaha Bridge car park are often subject to break ins. There is a more secure parking option nearby. However, at request of DOC, I have removed the ...

• Buck Taylor Track - Pararaha Stream Circuit

  Started by trtlrock • 1 reply 23 October 200923 October 2009 by matthew
  Sorry no (I don't have a GPS). It's one of the best day walks around I think -- particularly when it's warmer and splashing around in a river is more ...

• Kakapo Ridge and the Roaring Lion

  Started by Carol Smith • 3 replies — latest 17 October 200917 October 2009 by doll29
  Thanks will have a look

• Kaimai Old North South camping

  Started by Samh1 • 3 replies — latest 12 October 200912 October 2009 by Samh1
  Thanks for the replies guys, yip thats the only vauge area that we are aware of, hopefuly someone else will know of one somewhere. Has anyone been through that area ...

• Iron Bark Hut Ruahines

  Started by matt the morepork • 3 replies — latest 9 October 20099 October 2009 by matt the morepork
  yea wnet in over the private land follwed track for about 30 min then sidled around a bloody big ridge and followed down a spur and met up with the ...

• Kiwi Mouth to Rocks Ahead

  Started by pmcke • 2 replies — latest 6 October 20096 October 2009 by pmcke
  Just saw madpoms comment at http://www.tramper.co.nz/?3967 which sort of answers my question.

• Ruakituri River - Waitangi Falls

  Started by flyfishernz • 3 replies — latest 24 September 200924 September 2009 by fruitbat
  Yes, no problem. Give him a call.

• Demon Trail section of the Hollyford track

  Started by lgwaddel • 7 replies — latest 19 September 200919 September 2009 by www.freewebs.com/hellmission/
  @Mike B well DOC are really implying that by the use of this sign http://christmasphoto07and08.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=22971489 'Challenging, rough and unneven sections. It is suitable for fit, experienced trampers only' Tui-Yeah Right The track ...

• Best tramp for first time?

  Started by ccsmith39 • 25 replies — latest 15 September 200915 September 2009 by aardvark
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  There is an adventure company in Picton who conducts sea kayaking activities. If you have the experience you can still hire your own kayak.

• Duke of Edinburgh Tramp in the Waitakere

  Started by shanej • 1 reply 14 September 200914 September 2009 by DebK909
  Probably too late now - the tracks are very well defined and marked. There are no major river crossings. The only thing is the coastal tracks can be very soft ...

• Motatapu Track

  Started by pjg084 • 7 replies — latest 31 August 200931 August 2009 by dussex
  Hi everyone, has anybody attempted this track in winter? I'm planning on doing a part of it this w-e (5-6 september). Was thinking of leaving the fernburn car park on saturday ...

• Rehab

  Started by madpom • 20 replies — latest 29 August 200929 August 2009 by madpom
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  Hey rileyz - just back at work and trying to make up for X months of lost income. No free time for tramping so fairly quiet as far as this ...

• What do you think?

  Started by curtis • 2 replies — latest 24 August 200924 August 2009 by www.freewebs.com/hellmission/
  I got the Tasman Wilderness Story up on the website maybe you could go down to Stewart Island-Doughboy Bay is the nicest place on the island.

• Late august/september tramps

  Started by Lizzie • 2 replies — latest 13 August 200913 August 2009 by pmcke
  We were thinking of doing the Dragon's Teeth this September but, after speaking to someone who said there was still quite a lot of snow up there in November last ...

• Luxmore Hut to Forward Peak - Possible?

  Started by realspido • 2 replies — latest 10 August 200910 August 2009 by Yarmoss
  Hi all, I've been on the Kepler a couple of times. Depending on how fit you are you can easily reach Luxmoore hut from down town Te Anau by early afternoon ...

• RE: Kaimai-Mamaku

  Started by Ultralighter • 3 replies — latest 8 August 20098 August 2009 by fruitbat
  I just bought a copy of the book. A comprehensive guide to the area. It's very good, easy to read, some nice photos and maps. Makes you want to get ...

• Mt Taranaki- Stoney River to Holly Hut

  Started by bondy • 2 replies — latest 5 August 20095 August 2009 by bondy
  cool thanks for that mate.

• A-Z of huts I have visited

  Started by www.freewebs.com/hellmission/ • 1 reply 5 July 20095 July 2009 by militaris
  Zeke's Hut for the North Island. West Sabine Hut or Welcome Flat Hut for South island Nina Hut South island

• Hollyford Track

  Started by lgwaddel • 2 replies — latest 4 July 20094 July 2009 by Skiwio7
  You are well and truly on the "shoulders" of the season for Holyford, so be prepared for anything. The rain can be torrential, but under the canopy it never seems that ...

• Kaimai-Mamaku

  Started by 1974kai • 21 replies — latest 2 July 20092 July 2009 by Honora
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  I've been using Duraseal too on my maps for 13 years. It's light and makes them indestructable. You can fold them anyway you like without damage. I got a 15m ...

• RE: Kaimai-Mamaku

  Started by jadsn003 • 1 reply 2 July 20092 July 2009 by pmcke
  But tramping is better than sex

• OTIRA SOUTH VIA WAIMAK, WHITE, BARKER HUT, BURNET

  Started by debazin • 2 replies — latest 26 June 200926 June 2009 by debazin
  Andrew, thanks for the link. Will try cmc also Arthurs Pass mountaineering. Have tried floating it in the past - ok getting in and through the channels but always got ...

• Trip Story Routeburn,Caples,Greenstone 2009

  Started by lgwaddel • 17 replies — latest 3 June 20093 June 2009 by lisa_puddles
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  Hi Peter, I havent put my thinking cap on for that yet. It will depend on what I get crossed of my list in the latter part of this year ...

• Lewis Tops

  Started by Carol Smith • 1 reply 29 May 200929 May 2009 by George
  I am new to this site but am planning a trip from Lewis Pass to Otira via the tops. I have previously been through the harper pass route. Have you or ...