Tracks, routes, and huts

• Hello~ I need your advice.

  Started by soongyu 24 July 201124 July 2011 • No replies
  Hello. I'm Sean from South Korea. I was a student in Auckland and I'd finished my school. So I'm travelling now before getting back to Korea on 12th, August. Travelling itself in ...

• Steele Creek route

  Started by roysta1 22 July 201122 July 2011 • No replies
  What's the condition of this route these days, are there any sections that are of concern? Cheers

• 2 Month North Island

  Started by Rover • 9 replies — latest 20 July 201120 July 2011 by Rover
  Thanks everyone!!! Makes it a lot easier!!!

• Karangarua-Landsborough Help needed

  Started by matt.sanson • 9 replies — latest 17 July 201117 July 2011 by Soycleapponna
  Excellent post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Extremely helpful info particularly the last part :) Odśnieżanie I care for such info a lot. I was ...

• Stewart Island - saturated

  Started by pmcke • 2 replies — latest 15 July 201115 July 2011 by Honora
  Emma ended up doing heaps on the West Coast instead.

• Overnight Tramp Wellington

  Started by Nator • 9 replies — latest 13 July 201113 July 2011 by izogi
  Confirmed -- DoC says in the July 12th alerts: "Tutuwai Hut has sustained major damage due to tree fall and is closed until further notice. (Wairarapa Area Office Ph 06 ...

• South Island tramps

  Started by kiki91 • 1 reply 11 July 201111 July 2011 by madpom
  Having some problems with your combination of criteria: circular (or through), 2 day, vehicle accessible. Can think of dozens of great tramps in the area, but ... - Big country in ...

• Winter Kepler

  Started by DAIGO 6 July 20116 July 2011 • No replies
  Hi, I'm DAIGO. I'm looking for any information regarding kepler track in spring season(September). Because in this september, I could get one month day off, so now I'm cordinating plan to try some ...

• Lake Daniells & Thompson's Flat Hut

  Started by Bonita • 4 replies — latest 6 July 20116 July 2011 by Bonita
  Thanks Militaris, Think we might check the farm guy out, and ask nicely, car aint flash but its a heck of a walk back to Christchurch in the event the ...

• Tekapo High Country Trek

  Started by jesschlin • 4 replies — latest 4 July 20114 July 2011 by Honora
  Yes, it's not marked on the map but it runs on the true right of Camp Stream from the peak by Stag Saddle.

• Abel Tasman - how many days to spend??

  Started by Elspeth • 3 replies — latest 4 July 20114 July 2011 by nzbazza
  Dylster reminded me, having a green salad, scallops and a wine at Awaroa Lodge wasn't tramping but something else and it sure did taste fantastic!

• Anatoki - Boulder Lake route

  Started by bernieq • 4 replies — latest 23 June 201123 June 2011 by bernieq
  Thanks stevep - I appreciate the reply. That looks quite feasible (on the map :). As most of my tramping is in the drier Australian bush, I strongly lean to walking ...

• A night on top of Mt Taranaki? Alternatives?

  Started by Mariku • 6 replies — latest 22 June 201122 June 2011 by bondy
  Syme hut on top of Fanthoms Peak (1955m) is only about 1-1.5 hours relatively easy climb from the summit, you can get some awesome sunset/sunrise's from here. It's about 4 ...

• Winter Tramp - Cameron River/Valley, Cantebury

  Started by jayjay 22 June 201122 June 2011 • No replies
  Hi! my partner and I are visiting the South Island in late July/early August and we're looking for a short epic-feeling tramp without the perils or a full-on alpine crossing...we're cool ...

• South Island tracks in October

  Started by kris_19146 • 11 replies — latest 15 June 201115 June 2011 by militaris
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  I been swimming in October before... it was cold. But, yeah October is Spring and the days are getting warm. There can still be snow, and cold stormy days but ...

• Dusky in winter?

  Started by Rover • 3 replies — latest 12 June 201112 June 2011 by LBDuck
  These guys had Crampons and Ice axes with them....although most of the time they were wading through deep snow...I don't know if they had to use them on Center Pass. ...

• Tramps in North Island end of May/June?

  Started by azntwboy • 9 replies — latest 8 June 20118 June 2011 by [DELETED]
  Do the southern crossing, not in winter tho.

• Queen's Birthday weekend - Whirinaki?

  Started by hazel • 4 replies — latest 6 June 20116 June 2011 by hazel
  An update after the fact - we did the circuit from River Rd to Mangamate, Upper Whirinaki, Central Whirinaki and out to River Rd again. Track times were very optimistic, ...

• Cascade Saddle - Rees -Dart Track

  Started by mieng • 9 replies — latest 4 June 20114 June 2011 by aardvark
  The forest begins at about 1300m when descending from the Pylon. Once in the forest i don't believe you will have as much difficulty because the track switches back and ...

• Whanakao - East Cape

  Started by CraigNZ 3 June 20113 June 2011 • No replies
  Hi folks. Trying to do some research re this peak with it on my wish list for possible consideration somethime in the summer months within the next decade hehe. Obviously ...

• Elder hut

  Started by Erica0960 • 4 replies — latest 2 June 20112 June 2011 by Erica0960
  Hi - yes i am walking all the way. Thanks for the information, it's helpful. Cheers

• Ivory Lake

  Started by uubeem • 6 replies — latest 30 May 201130 May 2011 by RiyaButler
  Hi my friends, Just joined the gang. Hope to have great time here. luv Riya

• Kaka Track

  Started by johno4 • 1 reply 30 May 201130 May 2011 by tonya
  its a route only not very well marked and faily rough.

• alpine circuit of Taranaki in July?

  Started by Frauke 29 May 201129 May 2011 • No replies
  has anyone done it in winter? in my guide book (which is pretty old) the track is only suggested for summer. I dont mind the cold, but if it is ...

• May tramping on the Routeburn - avalanches?

  Started by spencewine • 3 replies — latest 24 May 201124 May 2011 by risdonro
  We did the Routeburn a couple of years ago in May and had a great trip. Some rain but that is all. I guess it just depends on the weather.I ...