Tracks, routes, and huts

• Tramping in Uratawa

  Started by ruthmcintosh • 1 reply 13 March 201313 March 2013 by bigpaul
  Really enjoyed our first walk out here just before Christmas looking forward to further excursions this year

• Spaniard spur track, Mt Fyfe / Kowhai River

  Started by chris1 • 2 replies — latest 12 March 201312 March 2013 by chris1
  Hi, thanks for your reply, we went to Nelson Lakes instead this time but I always have Kaikoura on the back up trip list in case of norwesterly weather

• Quick trip

  Started by joskuf • 5 replies — latest 11 March 201311 March 2013 by Honora
  Yes, there may be some obligation to cart out your poop but I'd check with DoC on that, if you're concerned. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/aoraki-mount-cook/plan-and-prepare/pack-it-out-poo-pots/

• Mt Winterslow - Pinnacles Hut - Mt Somers

  Started by Bozeman • 2 replies — latest 11 March 201311 March 2013 by Honora
  Yup, that's generally the way it's done. Good call.

• whitcombe pass, TV doco

  Started by waynowski • 20 replies — latest 7 March 20137 March 2013 by BOP Tramper
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  does anyone have a copy of the series "Explorers" from peter elliot? I wanted a personal copy on DVD and i asked TVNZ and they told me they cant release it ...

• Mt Fyfe hut - water?

  Started by chris1 • 1 reply 5 March 20135 March 2013 by waynowski
  slight chance, but i wouldnt bet on it there at this time of year. http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mt-Tapuaenuku/forecasts/1000 http://www.metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-3-day

• Zampa Tops tarn

  Started by chris1 • 4 replies — latest 4 March 20134 March 2013 by matthew
  Thanks! The Mt Travers route just next door is also a nice one.

• Overnight trip from Nelson

  Started by matthew • 4 replies — latest 18 February 201318 February 2013 by matthew
  Ah thanks I'll look into that one!

• Mangatepopo Road

  Started by pmcke • 9 replies — latest 15 February 201315 February 2013 by geeves
  Finally a reply. Unfortunately it doesnt help. As stated above it confirms the Mangatepopo road as a park road rather than a legal road so Doc can close if they ...

• Brewster Hut end of May

  Started by roysta1 • 2 replies — latest 13 February 201313 February 2013 by glennj
  Westland usually gets its first big dump of snow that stays there any time from the first to third week of May. Last year there was quite a good fall ...

• Waiotararu River

  Started by geeves • 5 replies — latest 11 February 201311 February 2013 by geeves
  So that was your boot prints I saw. The biggest holes were above the Snowy buts thats a reasonable gorge in places. Only 3 or 4 places where there was ...

• N.I Rock Bivvy?

  Started by indigo1 11 February 201311 February 2013 • No replies
  I've been lucky enough to spend a couple of nights in a rock bivvy at Kea Basin and I'd like to take my girlfriend to one somewhere in the N.I ...

• Whitcombe - Mungo - Toaroha

  Started by wobblyadam • 2 replies — latest 5 February 20135 February 2013 by wobblyadam
  Hey glennj, thanks very much for that detailed reply. That is exactly the kind of information we were after. The route sounds doable. We will probably head up Park Stream early ...

• Nelson Lakes. Waiau/Thompson Passes/ David Saddle

  Started by hashi • 12 replies — latest 26 January 201326 January 2013 by chocs
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  Bernieq you can contact me at joe dot ngapo at clear dot net dot nz. I could then send you some photos, etc through email.

• Best high-country tramps in Mt Aspiring Park

  Started by TreeLady • 7 replies — latest 25 January 201325 January 2013 by bushtrekker
  Forgot to mention Roys Peak - fabulous day walk just out of Wanaka.

• Weekend plans

  Started by matthew • 3 replies — latest 20 January 201320 January 2013 by matthew
  Thanks for the tips Glenn. Explorer Hut this weekend if the weather allows.

• Rockburn Hut vs Tree

  Started by matthew 15 January 201315 January 2013 • No replies
  A tree fell through the roof of Rockburn Hut on Saturday. It was already rather rough, and now it is closed. Trampers are advised to carry tents. More information (note the ...

• Track recommendations

  Started by walkingeverywhere • 28 replies — latest 13 January 201313 January 2013 by USAhutbagger
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  Hi walkingeverywhere, I have to agree with the others here that you should probably avoid Ruapehu and Tahurangi. However, to get back to your original question, here are some of my ...

• rees dart track in oct?

  Started by linz01 • 47 replies — latest 2 December 20122 December 2012 by mbear2
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  Just wanted to say thanks for all the help I got from you guys. Unfortunately Rees-Dart wasn't very reasonable to do with one of the bridges not ready to be ...

• Lake Stream,Rahu Saddle

  Started by lewshaw • 4 replies — latest 2 December 20122 December 2012 by lewshaw
  Thanks guys & gal,Thanks for your input.Yes,it`s Lake Stream Hut,as per your post,Yarmoss.We`re heading up to Nelson for a week & a mate wanted to have a look;be rude not ...

• 2nd tramping trip to NZ - any recommendations?

  Started by JohnBoyWalton • 3 replies — latest 15 November 201215 November 2012 by Yarmoss
  I suggest you do something alpine, or that goes into the alps as apart from the Kepler eveything you've done so far is low altititude or volcanic. A trip up to ...

• track recommendations....

  Started by mumtothree • 3 replies — latest 2 November 20122 November 2012 by Honora
  Hurunui Hut(how long depends on your vehicle and whether gate open to public) with 4.5km walk to hot pools (one and a half hours away). Pinnacles Hut at the other end ...

• whats everyone got planned for summer?

  Started by waynowski • 13 replies — latest 2 November 20122 November 2012 by Honora
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  jpg. up now titled NZFS Worsley Pass etc.

• Hunua Ranges Overnight Track

  Started by rocketman • 2 replies — latest 1 November 20121 November 2012 by LOUREGREE
  The acquisition, announced in up to date June, also puts the shine on some lesser-known websites that can salvage you money. Although most people may skilled in Valpak exchange ...

• FROM ARTHUR PASS TO ST ARNAUD - TRACK CONDITION

  Started by YVESB • 3 replies — latest 31 October 201231 October 2012 by usagreearrery
  The possessions, announced in current June, also puts the shine on some lesser-known websites that can save you money. Although most people may understand Valpak for those glum envelopes ...