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Te Araroa Trail

Mount Guy

Mount Guy

This loop takes in a little mountain and expansive views over Lake Clearwater and the Hakatere Basin.   More ▶︎
National Park Villiage

National Park Villiage

A sleepy ski resort near Tongariro National Park. It is on the main trunk railway line and is home to ...   More ▶︎
Magdalen Valley

Magdalen Valley

View east over Magdalen Valley to Waiau from Faust   More ▶︎
Kenepuru Sound.

Kenepuru Sound.

Heading south along the track in the afternoon.Photo of Kenepuru Sound.   More ▶︎
Water taxi on route to Ship Cove

Water taxi on route to Ship Cove

Water taxi on way from Picton to the start of track at Ship Cove, came across some wildlife   More ▶︎
Can you perform while being watched.

Can you perform while being watched.

A ready audience for your performance.The Male toilet at the Sofitel Queenstown.   More ▶︎
Can you perform while being watched.

Can you perform while being watched.

A ready audience for your performance.The Male toilet at the Sofitel Queenstown.   More ▶︎
Who's in your toilet?

Who's in your toilet?

The interior of the Sofitel Hotel in Queenstown Gents toilet   More ▶︎
Who's in your toilet?

Who's in your toilet?

The interior of the Sofitel Hotel in Queenstown Gents toilet   More ▶︎

The Auckland University Tramping Club

This tramping club is run by committed UoA students (who often have a number of other part-time jobs) and supported ...   More ▶︎
The track is booked out? Try TrekWatch.net

The track is booked out? Try TrekWatch.net

SMS texts directly to your cellphone when a place becomes available. Free of charge!   More ▶︎
Queen Charlotte Track

Queen Charlotte Track

A long but easy walk along Queen Charlotte Sound. This track offers hostel and resort accommodation as well as basic ...   More ▶︎

Hamilton

A city south of Auckland, located in the Waikato Region on the banks of the Waikato River. The Pirongia Volcano ...   More ▶︎
Arthur's Pass Village

Arthur's Pass Village

Resort village surrounded by mountains within Arthur's Pass National Park.   More ▶︎

Invercargill

New Zealand's southernmost and westernmost city, located at the bottom of the South Island on the Southland Plains.   More ▶︎

Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is actually a conurbation of 4 cities and several districts.   More ▶︎

Wellington

The capital city of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island.   More ▶︎

Wellington Tramping & Mountaineering Club

Meets Wednesday Nights at the TTC Clubrooms in Mt Vic. Has a good variety of trips, from family and daywalks, through ...   More ▶︎

Queenstown

A resort town on Lake Wakatipu in the south of the South Island. The twn is a hub for tourists, ...   More ▶︎

Saint Arnaud

An alpine village on the shore of Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park.   More ▶︎

Wanganui

A city on the west coast of the North Island at the mouth of the Whanganui River.   More ▶︎

Whangarei

The northernmost New Zealand city, located north of Auckland, in the Bay of Islands, Northland.   More ▶︎

Palmerston North

A small city in the Manawatu region north of Wellington.   More ▶︎
Faust

Faust

Top of Faust from first tarn   More ▶︎
Boyle Village - Mt Faust - Boyle Hut

Boyle Village - Mt Faust - Boyle Hut

A great trip over the top of Mt Faust and down a spur to Boyle Hut on the St James ...   More ▶︎
Arthur's Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass National Park

This alpine park straddles the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, with dry beech forests in the east and damp ...   More ▶︎
Arthur's Pass Kea

Arthur's Pass Kea

Photogenic Kea on car at Arthur's Pass   More ▶︎
Devil's Punchbowl Walking Track

Devil's Punchbowl Walking Track

Classic Arthur's Pass walk to the 131m Punchbowl Falls / Te Tautea o Hinekakai.   More ▶︎
Arthur's Pass Village Historic Walk

Arthur's Pass Village Historic Walk

Introductory circuit of the village, providing a history of the Pass and the rail tunnel.   More ▶︎
Creek below Devil's Punchbowl Falls.

Creek below Devil's Punchbowl Falls.

November 2009.   More ▶︎
Avalanche Peak-Crow River

Avalanche Peak-Crow River

A route over Avalanche Peak dropping to the Crow River and exiting down the Waimakariri River.   More ▶︎
Devil's Punchbowl Falls.

Devil's Punchbowl Falls.

Rainy November day, 2009.   More ▶︎
Lake Thompson

Lake Thompson

A view of the beautiful Lake Thompson, a short distance from Thompson Pass   More ▶︎
St Arnaud Camp Ground Jetty

St Arnaud Camp Ground Jetty

Morning view in May.   More ▶︎
New Porters Creek Hut

New Porters Creek Hut

moved to spot from right branch wairoa. has beenlovingly restored with a new lick of 'rescue orange' paint and sports a ...   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (west) main ridge

Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (west) main ridge

The main ridge of the western Richmond Ranges from Mt Riley, near Okamario on SH6 to the Red Hills above ...   More ▶︎
Travers-Sabine Saddle

Travers-Sabine Saddle

Going over the saddle looking west towards the Sabine Valley - April 2010.   More ▶︎
Travers-Sabine

Travers-Sabine

Two river valleys linked by a straightforward alpine saddle at 1800m   More ▶︎
Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

A 5-7 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and ...   More ▶︎
St James Walkway

St James Walkway

A long and easy walk on St James Station near Lewis Pass. Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud.   More ▶︎
Ada Cullers Hut

Ada Cullers Hut

Tidy old shack provides shelter and shade from the elements. No mattresses or water supply.   More ▶︎
Boyle Flats Hut

Boyle Flats Hut

Perched high on a river terrace, accessed from a swingbridge 'on the Boyle'.   More ▶︎
St James Walkway June 2009

St James Walkway June 2009

Gloriana and the Faerie Queene, on a brilliant winter's day.   More ▶︎

Lake Clearwater village to Mount Guy turn off

Follow the Lake Clearwater Circuit Track on a 4WD road by the eastern margin of the lake.   More ▶︎

Ninety Mile Beach-Cape Reinga Walkway

Coastal walking on the northern-most tip of the North Island, visiting Cape Reinga and the entire length of Ninety Mile ...   More ▶︎

Lake Clearwater Reserve

Campsite and day use area on the banks of Lake Clearwater. There are a number of interesting walks in the ...   More ▶︎

Picton to Aspiring

An aborted alpine traverse. Picton to West Cape, but aborted at Aspiring due to real world emergencies back home. Posted ...   More ▶︎

Millennium Walk

Short walk to a waterfall at the Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre.   More ▶︎
Walks Around Arthur's Pass

Walks Around Arthur's Pass

A variety of both easy and more challenging walks are available around Arthur's Pass village and the nearby pass.   More ▶︎
Mount Guy

Mount Guy

This small hill at the foot of Lake Clearwater offers grand views of the mountains to the north and west.   More ▶︎
Queen Charlotte Track

Queen Charlotte Track

Queen Charlotte Track over 4 days. Slight detour to Punga cove accommodation   More ▶︎
day in the sounds

day in the sounds

Looking from mainland to the outer queen charlotte sounds   More ▶︎
d'Arby Falls

d'Arby Falls

A short walk under palm forest to a waterfall near Ship Cove.   More ▶︎
Cape Jackson

Cape Jackson

A private walk that extends the Queen Charlotte track out to the Cape Jackson lighthouse.   More ▶︎

St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

A 5-9 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and ...   More ▶︎

Avalanche Creek Shelter campsite

Campsite located near the highway in Arthur's Pass Village. A good base for a variety of day walks. The information ...   More ▶︎
Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond

A peak behind Queenstown, commanding stunning panoramic views.   More ▶︎

Black Valley Walk

Link track between St Arnaud village and the campground.   More ▶︎

Gibbs Walk

Short link track betweem St Arnaud village and campground.   More ▶︎

Rotorua Tramping & Skiing Club

We are an active tramping club with trips most weekends. We also have a lodge on Mt Ruapehu and 2 ...   More ▶︎

Auckland Coast to Coast

A day walk in an urban jungle Surpriseingly interesting with more wildlife than I have seen in many New Zealand ...   More ▶︎

Walking the length of the Richmond Ranges

A 7-14 day walk along the spine of the Richmond Ranges. Alpine tops, crumbling ridgelines, untracked bush & scrub, boulders ...   More ▶︎
Kerr Bay campsite

Kerr Bay campsite

Grassy lakeside camping surrounded by a wealth of walking options, from short walks to alpine tops trips and multi-day tramps. ...   More ▶︎
Tupapakurua Falls

Tupapakurua Falls

A nice bush walk near National Park Village. Would make a good alternative to the Tongariro Crossing if the weather ...   More ▶︎
Mavora Lakes Walkways

Mavora Lakes Walkways

A magic place. Think glorious glassy (cold)lake. Reflecting snow covred mountains. Blue sky. Yes I know, all cliches.   More ▶︎
Nelson Lakes - Lakehead, Angelus and Speargrass Circuit

Nelson Lakes - Lakehead, Angelus and Speargrass Circuit

From St Arnaud along Lake Rotoiti to Lakehead Hut, then crossing the Travers River and via the Cascade Track to ...   More ▶︎
Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud

Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud

Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud   More ▶︎
Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti

from the shore of St Arnaud, looking to the head of the lake and up the Travers Valley - Apr ...   More ▶︎

Loop Track, Lake Rotoiti

A short walk through the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project at St Arnaud. Lakeside beech forest.   More ▶︎

Honeydew Walk, Lake Rotoiti

This short loop leads into the edges of the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project area, a "mainland island" with pest numbers ...   More ▶︎

Auckland Banff Mountain Film Festival

Films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Hosted by NZ Alpine Club - Auckland section. Two nights 24/May and 1/June.   More ▶︎

Devil's Punchbowl Track

Short walk to a classic Arthur's Pass waterfall.   More ▶︎

Auckland Banff Mountain Film Festival

Films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Hosted by NZ Alpine Club - Auckland section. Two nights 24/May and 29/May.   More ▶︎
Mountain violet

Mountain violet

Viola cunninghamii, Bridal Veil Track, Arthur's Pass.   More ▶︎

March against mining

The Government wants to open up the best of our conservation land to mining... Will we value and protect our unique ...   More ▶︎
Devil's Punchbowl Falls.

Devil's Punchbowl Falls.

From Con's Track, Arthur's Pass.   More ▶︎
Forest

Forest

Con's Track, Arthur's Pass.   More ▶︎
Mount Cassidy

Mount Cassidy

A short but challenging climb from Arthur's Pass Village.   More ▶︎
Lake Emma to Lake Camp

Lake Emma to Lake Camp

Easy day walk across flat country, visiting an historic hut.   More ▶︎

Telford Hut

Biv near the bushline on Telford Burn in the Takitimu Mountains.   More ▶︎

FMC Forever Wild Conference

In 2011 the presenters include: * Hon Kate Wilkinson, Minister of Conservation * Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the ...   More ▶︎

Eely Point

Short walk along the Lake Wanaka shoreline from the town centre at Roys Bay to a picnic area at Eely ...   More ▶︎
Pelorus Bridge Trig K

Pelorus Bridge Trig K

A walk near the popular Pelorus Bridge. You'll walk in mature lush native bush, along the Pelorus River, and get ...   More ▶︎
Trig K at Pelorus Bridge

Trig K at Pelorus Bridge

Trig K at Pelorus Bridge, DOc time 4 hours return to car park. Fit friend did the loop in 2 ...   More ▶︎
Great mountain buttercup

Great mountain buttercup

Ranunculus lyalli. Con's Track, Mount Cassidy, Arthur's Pass.   More ▶︎
Geum uniflorum

Geum uniflorum

Mount Cassidy.   More ▶︎
Rock wren

Rock wren

I heard this bird before I saw it, on the scree just above the Con's Track bushline on Mount Cassidy, ...   More ▶︎
disused resovoir pourirua

disused resovoir pourirua

colonial knob walkway   More ▶︎
colonial knob

colonial knob

short day trip (3 hr) in wellington   More ▶︎
Hoarfrost

Hoarfrost

A shady spot in late Autumn on the Lake George Scott Track behind Lake Tekapo village.   More ▶︎

Anglers Walk, Lake Rotoiti

This track follows the first 2km of the Buller River from its source at Lake Rotoiti. It is well used ...   More ▶︎

Schoolhouse Bay campsite

Coastal campsite on the Queen Charlotte Track, located in Resolution Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound.   More ▶︎
Lewis Pass National Reserve

Lewis Pass National Reserve

A small park occupying the forested valleys around Lewis Pass and bordering Lake Sumner and Victoria Forest Parks as well ...   More ▶︎
Tupapakurua Falls

Tupapakurua Falls

A nice bush walk near National Park Village. Would make a good alternative to the Tongariro Crossing if the weather ...   More ▶︎

Greta Lodge

This old wooden hut was built during the 1930s, and housed workers on the Glen Lyon Road.   More ▶︎
Arthur's Pass Walking Track

Arthur's Pass Walking Track

A new walk, opened March 2014 to mark 150 years of Arthur's Pass. Attractive and easy walking from the Arthur's ...   More ▶︎
D'Archiac and the Havelock River

D'Archiac and the Havelock River

Mount D'Archiac (2875m) is 43km away. It lies at the end of the Sibbald Range, just south of the Main ...   More ▶︎

Mount John Walkway

We had been tramping in New Zealand for 6 months and were starting to feel a bit burnt out. This ...   More ▶︎
Tekapo in gold and blue

Tekapo in gold and blue

The turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo make it one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand, especially when framed ...   More ▶︎

West Burn Hut

Small hut on the western shoreline of North Mavora Lake. Note no toilet.   More ▶︎
View from Avalanche Peak June 2013

View from Avalanche Peak June 2013

This pic looks WSW from the summit over the Crow River to Jellicoe Ridge and beyond. The prominent summit on ...   More ▶︎
Mt Bealey - Lyell Peak - Avalanche Peak Traverse

Mt Bealey - Lyell Peak - Avalanche Peak Traverse

A classic traverse from Mt Bealey to Avalanche Peak   More ▶︎
Avalanche Peak

Avalanche Peak

A day trip near Arthur's Pass village to an altitude of 1833m.   More ▶︎
Avalanche Peak

Avalanche Peak

Viewed from Temple Basin access track.   More ▶︎
Rome Ridge - Avalanche Peak Traverse

Rome Ridge - Avalanche Peak Traverse

Climb up Rome Ridge towards Mount Rolleston to traverse the ridge between it and Avalanche Peak.   More ▶︎
Myosotis lyalli

Myosotis lyalli

Mount Cassidy.   More ▶︎
Cape Reinga Walkway

Cape Reinga Walkway

Good coastal tramping and camping at the northern tip of New Zealand.   More ▶︎
Te Paki Coastal Track

Te Paki Coastal Track

Explore the Far North coastline around Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua.   More ▶︎
ATC Ti Point to Goat Island

ATC Ti Point to Goat Island

Liz, Kimberley, Kate   More ▶︎

Mt Bealey

A handy winter day trip from Greymouth view at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEhVTeoq9-k   More ▶︎
Shattered rock on Mount Cassidy

Shattered rock on Mount Cassidy

The rock is very crumbly and unstable.   More ▶︎
Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti   More ▶︎
Nelson Lakes National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park

An alpine park of beech forests, valleys, and glacial lakes, offering some relatively easy walking. Established in 1956. Highest point: ...   More ▶︎

Mount Iron

This classic short walk in Wanaka offers good views of the township. Recorded walking time is toddler-pace.   More ▶︎

Beacon Point

Short walk along the shores of Lake Wanaka from Eely Point to Beacon Point.   More ▶︎
Mt Aicken in Jan

Mt Aicken in Jan

Require Medium fitness level, rock/stone marked track above bushline.   More ▶︎
Whanganui National Park

Whanganui National Park

Lowland forest surrounding the long and sinuous Whanganui River, the longest navigable river in New Zealand. New Zealand's 11th national ...   More ▶︎

Davies Bay campsite

Coastal campsite located in Umungata Bay, in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound. This campsite is the last on ...   More ▶︎
Redcliff Valley and hut location

Redcliff Valley and hut location

The view from the col between Spence Biv and Redcliff biv. Fiordland ranges and Tuatapere valley in cloud in the ...   More ▶︎
Redcliff Hut / Redcliff Bivouac

Redcliff Hut / Redcliff Bivouac

A typical 2-bunk forestry service hut in the Takitimus. Situated at the upper forks of the Redcliff Valley this hut ...   More ▶︎
Redcliff Hut /Redcliff Bivouac

Redcliff Hut /Redcliff Bivouac

A tidy 2-bunk forestry hut in the Takitimus. Great spot, 3-4 visitors per year ... what more can you ask. ...   More ▶︎

Sylvia Flats

Roadside hot pools near Lewis Pass   More ▶︎

Sylvia Flats

A marked rest area on SH7 near Lewis Pass, with ample space to stop and camp as well as hot ...   More ▶︎
Moraines below the Dogs Range

Moraines below the Dogs Range

Moraines on the glacial till plain that drops from the plateau of the Dogs Range at right. Mystery Lake is ...   More ▶︎
Mount Potts

Mount Potts

Mount Potts (2184m) with the Potts River in the foreground. Viewed from Mount Guy.   More ▶︎

Bealey Chasm and Valley

A excellent short walk in the autumn or spring with wonderful views of rolleston glacier   More ▶︎
View from Mount Guy

View from Mount Guy

To the left is point 2098 on the Big Hill Range, and the plateau of the Dogs Range. To the ...   More ▶︎
Tapotupotu Bay

Tapotupotu Bay

Camping at Tapotupotu Bay on the Cape Reinga walkway. taken October 2005.   More ▶︎
Crow Slide in snow

Crow Slide in snow

Frank and me doing an alpine finish (our speciality) down the Crow slide en route to Crow Hut from Avalanche ...   More ▶︎

Pandora Campsite

Located at Whangākea / Pandora on the Te Paki Coastal Track, and overlooking Waitahora Lagoon.   More ▶︎

Dobson Nature Walk

Stroll through an alpine herbfield scattered with massive boulders, Arthur's Pass National Park.   More ▶︎
Tapotupotu Bay

Tapotupotu Bay

A beautiful bay just east of Cape Reinga. Road access to a campsite and swimming lagoon.   More ▶︎
Tapotupotu Campsite

Tapotupotu Campsite

Coastal camping at the country's most northerly campsite. This campsite has a boatramp and cold showers. It is wheelchair accessible, ...   More ▶︎
Manawatu Riverside Walkway & Bridle Track

Manawatu Riverside Walkway & Bridle Track

Manawatu Riverside Walkway & Bridle Track   More ▶︎
Mingha River-Deception River

Mingha River-Deception River

Goat Pass Track. Alpine track over a pass between two river valleys.   More ▶︎
Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Mt Robert carpark to carpark via Paddy Track, Bushline hut, Relax Shelter and Pinchgut track - 4 hours. 575m up ...   More ▶︎
Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Great morning or afternoon walk with great lake and mountain views.   More ▶︎
Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

A useful profile of the 100km tramp - with a couple of bad weather alternatives : 1. low route past Speargrass ...   More ▶︎
St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

A 9-day 100km tramp via the Thompson, D'Urville and 3 Tarns Passes Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Crow Hut (Arthur's Pass)

Crow Hut (Arthur's Pass)

In the Crow valley, Arthur's Pass National Park.   More ▶︎
Crow hut (Arthurs Pass) March 2008

Crow hut (Arthurs Pass) March 2008

I've noticed that there isn't a photo on here of this hut to go with the text entry. Seeing no ...   More ▶︎

Lake Misery Track

Short connector track that crosses the Main Divide of the Southern Alps.   More ▶︎

Boyd Creek to The Divide via Kiwi Burn and the Mavora Walkway

A New Year's trip through the Snowdon Forest and on to The Divide. Heavily affected by weather, I had to ...   More ▶︎
Careys Hut

Careys Hut

Hut at the head of North Mavora Lake on the Mavora-Greenstone Walkway. This corrugated iron hut includes both a coal ...   More ▶︎

Mt Rolleston- Low Peak (via Rome ridge)

Track starts off at SH73 (Coral track). Steep ascent through the bush line on a marked track leading you up ...   More ▶︎

Twilight Campsite

Overlooking Paengarēhia / Twilight Beach, this campsite is located on the Te Paki Coastal Track.   More ▶︎
Tupapakurua Falls

Tupapakurua Falls

The best view of the falls is from the lookout atthe top of the bluff   More ▶︎
Tupapakurua Falls

Tupapakurua Falls

A close up view   More ▶︎
The bottom of Tupapakurua Falls

The bottom of Tupapakurua Falls

If you are brave you can go to the bottom of the falls. It is a wet and slippery experience.   More ▶︎

Ben Lomond Station Guided Walk

2 day guided walk near Queenstown, highlighting the local gold mining history   More ▶︎
Temple Basin Ski Field

Temple Basin Ski Field

Taken a little past the ski huts, November 2012   More ▶︎
Temple Basin

Temple Basin

A steepish climb through alpine meadows to the Temple Basin skifield   More ▶︎
Temple Basin Ski Area

Temple Basin Ski Area

November 2009.   More ▶︎

Lake Middleton Campground

Camp under trees by Lake Middleton, a kettle lake next to Lake Ohau. The campsite offers flush toilets and campervan ...   More ▶︎
Edwards River-Hawdon River

Edwards River-Hawdon River

See Hawdon River.   More ▶︎
Dobson Nature Walk

Dobson Nature Walk

A short walk on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, offering alpine flora and panoramic views.   More ▶︎
Lake Mavis

Lake Mavis

A side trip off the popular Mingha-Deception route in Arthur's Pass.   More ▶︎
Rakaia Gorge Walkway

Rakaia Gorge Walkway

Following the edge of the Rakaia Gorge, this track crosses volcanic lava flows and provides panoramic views of the river ...   More ▶︎
View from Ben Lomond

View from Ben Lomond

The view from the summit of Ben Lomond is precipitous. Double Cone (2319m) and the Remarkables Range in the distance; ...   More ▶︎
Ben Lomond Summit

Ben Lomond Summit

This pic was taken in Fall 2007. Was a great summit day - only saw one other person the entire ...   More ▶︎
Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is located immediately behind Queenstown, on Lake Wakatipu. Photographed from Bowen Peak.   More ▶︎
Ascending Ben Lommond in winter

Ascending Ben Lommond in winter

August 2009 and lots of ice on the track. We were able to widen it a little with snowshoes and ...   More ▶︎
The summit of Ben Lommond

The summit of Ben Lommond

Near to Queenstown. A few hours walk to the top of Ben Lommond. At around 1900M the view to the ...   More ▶︎
St Arnaud Range Track

St Arnaud Range Track

This walk climbs steadily through beech forest to a height of over 1650 metres. Above the bushline (at 1400 m), ...   More ▶︎
Auckland tramping Club

Auckland tramping Club

A very actice club includes a youth group and vets group. Day hikes Sundays & Wednesdays. Monthly weekend tramps and ...   More ▶︎
Mount Somers looking north

Mount Somers looking north

The south face is steep and eroded. From the west, a gentle plain rises to the summit.   More ▶︎
Bowen Peak

Bowen Peak

A grassy peak neighbouring Ben Lomond behind Queenstown.   More ▶︎
Page Memorial Shelter

Page Memorial Shelter

Day shelter in Temple Basin, Arthurs Pass. Page Memorial Shelter is little day-hut built for skiers in Temple Basin, set apart ...   More ▶︎

Lake Middleton

An unmarked circuit of this tiny kettle lake next to Lake Ohau. Mountain and lake views.   More ▶︎
Bushline Hut

Bushline Hut

A cute hut with a grand outlook over Lake Rotoiti and down to St Arnaud. Loo with a view!   More ▶︎
Parachute Rocks Track

Parachute Rocks Track

View of Lake Rotoiti from point 1738   More ▶︎
Greyneys campsite

Greyneys campsite

A grassy clearing in the forest next to the highway, with a stone shelter. This campsite is located near the ...   More ▶︎
Lake Sumner Conservation Park

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

Lakes and forested hills in this sprawling park provide good tramping, and contrast with the rugged alpine environment of Arthur's ...   More ▶︎
Nina River

Nina River

Easy tramping up a pretty river valley near Lewis Pass.   More ▶︎
Abbey Caves

Abbey Caves

Exploring the Abbey Caves area in Whangarei   More ▶︎
Inside view of Greyneys Shelter

Inside view of Greyneys Shelter

Inside view.   More ▶︎
Greyneys Shelter June 2012

Greyneys Shelter June 2012

This shelter is next to SH 73 between Arthur's Pass Village and the Waimakariri River at Klondyke Corner. It's handy ...   More ▶︎
Lake Misery Track

Lake Misery Track

Small rockpile on the Lake Misery Track.   More ▶︎
Kea hut

Kea hut

An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ...   More ▶︎
Kea hut Nov 2012

Kea hut Nov 2012

An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ...   More ▶︎
Feral goat

Feral goat

Summit of Bowen Peak, near Queenstown   More ▶︎
Bowen Peak

Bowen Peak

Photographed from Ben Lomond.   More ▶︎
North Island Robin

North Island Robin

Taken on Matiu Somes Island DOC Reserve, Wellington Harbour.   More ▶︎
Upper Wairaki Hut

Upper Wairaki Hut

Located at the treeline below Bull Basin in the Takitimu Mountains. Takitimu Conservation Area.   More ▶︎
Mt Philistine Traverse

Mt Philistine Traverse

A classic mountain traverse in Arthurs Pass National Park, includes climbing steep scree, bluffs, rock and snow. An ice axe ...   More ▶︎
Upper Wairaki Hut

Upper Wairaki Hut

2 bunk biv located in the Takitimu Mountains.   More ▶︎
Relax Shelter

Relax Shelter

Basic shelter on Robert Ridge (Mt Robert, Nelson Lakes National Park)   More ▶︎
Relax Shelter Nov 2012

Relax Shelter Nov 2012

On the Pinchgut track Mt Robert close to the junction with Paddys track and the Robert Ridge route.   More ▶︎
Via Ferrata in Queenstown

Via Ferrata in Queenstown

When you've got time to kill in QT, take half a day to try the Via Ferrata experience. Simple and ...   More ▶︎
Winton Burn and Mararoa from Mavora Walkway

Winton Burn and Mararoa from Mavora Walkway

Wind and rain swept vista from the bluffs above Careys hut on route to Boundary hut. The gully to the ...   More ▶︎
Phipps Peak (1965m)

Phipps Peak (1965m)

From the Otira Valley.   More ▶︎
Lake Emma

Lake Emma

Mount Potts (2194m) and Mount Guy beyond (1322m).   More ▶︎
Freehold Creek

Freehold Creek

Climb the mountains behind Lake Ohau into a basin of tarns and waterfalls.   More ▶︎
Crow Glacier, Mt Rolleston

Crow Glacier, Mt Rolleston

Crow glacier and Mt Rolleston. taken April 1969.   More ▶︎
Mephistopheles

Mephistopheles

One of the named peaks along the Libretto Range, which runs from Lewis Pass to Boyle Village. The ridge to Faust ...   More ▶︎
Nina River First Swing Bridge ~ Snowy

Nina River First Swing Bridge ~ Snowy

The first swing bridge, in winter, gorgeous   More ▶︎
Hakatere Conservation Park

Hakatere Conservation Park

This park protects high country between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers in the Ashburton Lakes District, Mid-Canterbury.   More ▶︎
North Shore Tramping Club

North Shore Tramping Club

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the North Shore Tramping Club is a friendly club offering a wide range of trips, ...   More ▶︎
NSTC logo

NSTC logo

NSTC logo   More ▶︎
NSTC bus

NSTC bus

NSTC bus. Very yellow!   More ▶︎
North Mavora Lake

North Mavora Lake

The view up the North Mavora from near the boat ramp at the southern end of the lake on a ...   More ▶︎
Mingha Biv

Mingha Biv

The old and not in very good condition Mingha Biv   More ▶︎
Mingha Biv

Mingha Biv

Just south of Goat Pass. Hut has had a full refurbishment thanks to NZDA, Permolat and The Back Country Trust. ...   More ▶︎
Mt Guy from the Dogs Range

Mt Guy from the Dogs Range

Here's a photo from the dogs range , In the fore front are rock drumlins ( I think ) and ...   More ▶︎
Devils Rampart

Devils Rampart

from the Sylvia tops, the Devils Rampart is slowly revealed as the mists begin to lift - Feb 2018   More ▶︎
Otira Valley

Otira Valley

A short, pretty walk into an alpine environment. A variety of alpine flowers in summer.   More ▶︎
Otira Valley

Otira Valley

Footbridge on the Otira Valley.   More ▶︎
Mt Rolleston - Otira Face

Mt Rolleston - Otira Face

The best known peak in Arthurs Pass national park. The Otira Face as seen here from Mt Philistine is often ...   More ▶︎
Lake Emma Hut

Lake Emma Hut

Lake Emma Hut with the Clent Hills and Mount Taylor (2330m) beyond.   More ▶︎
Lucretia Hut Route

Lucretia Hut Route

Lucretia biv via Nina Valley   More ▶︎
Lewis River

Lewis River

Lewis River near Palmer Lodge at the start of the Nina Valley Track, October 2009.   More ▶︎
Lake Emma Hut

Lake Emma Hut

Lake Emma Hut   More ▶︎
Lake Emma Hut

Lake Emma Hut

Lake Emma Hut   More ▶︎
Lake Emma hut

Lake Emma hut

An historic corrugated iron hut on the shoreline of Lake Emma. The hut is thought to date from the 1880s, ...   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (east)

Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (east)

Tramping in the eastern Richmond Ranges between Picton and Okaramio (SH6)   More ▶︎
Hauhungatahi Track

Hauhungatahi Track

Hauhungatahi, also called Baldy, is the prominent hill just outside National Park. It is in a remote experience zone so ...   More ▶︎
Hauhungatahi Track

Hauhungatahi Track

Hauhungatahi, also called Baldy, is the prominent hill just outside National Park. It is in a remote experience zone so ...   More ▶︎
Kevin Forks Hut

Kevin Forks Hut

Kevin Forks Hut, in the Wilkin   More ▶︎
Kevin Forks Hut

Kevin Forks Hut

Kevin Forks Hut, in the Wilkin   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Breaker Bay to Ataturk - GPX track   More ▶︎
Lake Emma and hut

Lake Emma and hut

Tucked into the flanks of Mount Harper, Lake Emma Hut sits on the shore of the lake. The historic farm ...   More ▶︎
Nina Gorge in snow

Nina Gorge in snow

June 2010 a track that's always muddy   More ▶︎
Philistine / Warnock's Bluffs

Philistine / Warnock's Bluffs

The normal route up Philistine from the road ascends through this line of bluffs. When there is no snow, the ...   More ▶︎
Possum Lodge Raurimu

Possum Lodge Raurimu

Wanganui T.C Possum Lodge Raurimu   More ▶︎
Mount Barron

Mount Barron

Mount Barron from the Death's Corner lookout. The route follows the far edge of the obvious slip. The steep bluffs ...   More ▶︎
Puke Ariki Track

Puke Ariki Track

A long traverse of Belmont Regional Park near Wellington. Hilly farmland, harbour views, explosives magazines, and native forest.   More ▶︎
Belmont Trig

Belmont Trig

Summit of Belmont Trig   More ▶︎
Belmont Regional Park

Belmont Regional Park

A forested plateau between Lower Hutt and Porirua Harbour. The park is managed by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.   More ▶︎
Spence Hut / Spence Burn Bivouac

Spence Hut / Spence Burn Bivouac

Spence Hut is a typical 2-bunk Takitimu hut. It lies at the forks of Spence Stream close to the bushline, ...   More ▶︎
Spence Hut

Spence Hut

A typical 2-bunk forestry hut in the Takitimus: - A good weekend in-out walk from the Dunrobin Roadend - A 2-3 day ...   More ▶︎

Mt Hauhungatahi (Baldy)

Although meandering in some places, these GPX coordinates should get you up and down Mt Hauhungatahi (Baldy) without too much ...   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk - GE overview

Breaker Bay to Ataturk - GE overview

GPS track overlaid on Google Earth image   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Breaker Bay to Ataturk

Google Earth view of track   More ▶︎
Breaker Bay to Ataturk Memorial

Breaker Bay to Ataturk Memorial

An easy walk along cliffs above Breaker Bay to the Ataturk Memorial and return along the beach. Great views from ...   More ▶︎

Matiu-Somes Island

Easy walk around DOC reserve island in the middle of Wellington Harbour. Home to tuatara, skink, gecko and several endangered ...   More ▶︎

Forest and Bird House

A sole-occupancy lodge on Matiu / Somes Island in Wellington Harbour. The house was built as part of a maximum ...   More ▶︎
A rather damp track on Hauhungatahi

A rather damp track on Hauhungatahi

The track above bushline on Hauhungatahi has no shortage of water on it   More ▶︎
Belmont Trig & Korokoro Dam, Loop

Belmont Trig & Korokoro Dam, Loop

Loop track up Belmont Trig, down to Korokoro Dam and back to Stratton Street. Belmont Trig: 458m (1503feet), Total loop track ...   More ▶︎
Harman Pass - Taipo River - Kelly Saddle

Harman Pass - Taipo River - Kelly Saddle

A long journey through the west of Arthur's Pass National Park.   More ▶︎
Sylvia tops

Sylvia tops

on the Sylvia tops and in the clag as we contoured around the north side of SH1662 - Feb 2018   More ▶︎
Edwards Hut

Edwards Hut

Well built hut, sleeps 16 people.   More ▶︎
Edwards Hut Toilet

Edwards Hut Toilet

View down the valley from the Edwards hut.   More ▶︎
Edwards Hut

Edwards Hut

Edwards Hut taken Waitangi Day 2009   More ▶︎
Edwards Hut

Edwards Hut

Edwards Hut taken Waitangi Day 2009   More ▶︎
Klondyke Corner campsite

Klondyke Corner campsite

A large grassy site often used as a base for trampers in the area. The area features a striking octagonal ...   More ▶︎
Mt Philistine

Mt Philistine

The slopes to the summit - from the east.   More ▶︎
Klondyke shelter and campsite

Klondyke shelter and campsite

The striking octagonal shelter by the roadside, and camping area beyond.   More ▶︎
Picton, from Mt Freeth

Picton, from Mt Freeth

Picton, from Mt Freeth   More ▶︎

Queen Charlotte Track connector

Links Onahau Road with the Peninsula Walk near Mistletoe Bay.   More ▶︎
Nina River

Nina River

Spring snow on the Libretto Range.   More ▶︎
Head of the Rolleston River, just below Pt2000

Head of the Rolleston River, just below Pt2000

Taken while traversing slopes high in the Rolleston river. Shows the snow slope used to access the first col north ...   More ▶︎

Ayres Hut (Removed)

Restored 4 bunk hut one hour up Black Birch Stream, Mesopotamia, in Two Thumb Range. As of 2012, DOC reports ...   More ▶︎
Mount Richmond Forest Park

Mount Richmond Forest Park

A wedge of land at the base of the Marlborough Sounds, south of Nelson and north of the Wairau River, ...   More ▶︎
Waimakariri Falls hut

Waimakariri Falls hut

6 bunk hut 1380m   More ▶︎
Freehold creek

Freehold creek

Freehold Creek track   More ▶︎

Peninsula Walk, Onahau Bay

Short loop track.   More ▶︎

Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area

Forested and alpine western slopes of Mount Ruapehu within Tongariro National Park, including the small volcanic remnant, Hauhungatahi (1521m).   More ▶︎
Waimakariri Falls Hut

Waimakariri Falls Hut

Located in the Waimakariri headwaters at 1300m, just above the top falls. Built 1960, and refurbished 2005.   More ▶︎
Above Waimakariri Falls

Above Waimakariri Falls

Looking down the valley from high under Waimak Col. Spot the hut? (just left of the river - the new ...   More ▶︎

James Vogel Track

Forest walk above Mistletoe Bay.   More ▶︎

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village

This private campsite offers ample coastal camping space along with backpacker-style accommodation. Campers have access to a new camp kitchen ...   More ▶︎
Goat Pass Hut

Goat Pass Hut

Large hut on the popular Mingha-Deception route   More ▶︎
Goat Pass Hut

Goat Pass Hut

Goat Pass Hut 2008   More ▶︎
Philistine Bluffs

Philistine Bluffs

Decending the bluffs - not a forgiving place to loose your footing- there have been deaths here.   More ▶︎
Philistine Bluffs

Philistine Bluffs

Decending the bluffs - not a forgiving place to loose your footing- there have been deaths here.   More ▶︎
Mt Philistine

Mt Philistine

Moderate to hard daytrip in Arthurs Pass.   More ▶︎

Sledge Track

Easy to Medium Track through the Kahuterawa Valley along the Kahuterawa Stream and up to Hardings Park.   More ▶︎
Harper Pass - Kiwi Saddle

Harper Pass - Kiwi Saddle

A classic crossing of the Main Divide, following the deep valleys of the Hope Fault from the Arthur's Pass road ...   More ▶︎
Hope/Kiwi Lodge

Hope/Kiwi Lodge

Spacious modern hut on popular track.   More ▶︎
Hope-Kiwi Lodge

Hope-Kiwi Lodge

Easy but dull walking along the Hope River, following the line of the Hope Fault. From the spacious hut, you ...   More ▶︎
Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter   More ▶︎
Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter   More ▶︎

Queen Charlotte Track connector

Links the Queen Charlotte and James Vogel Tracks, leading down to Mistletoe Bay.   More ▶︎
Goat Pass Hut

Goat Pass Hut

Goat Pass Hut - from Lake Mavis   More ▶︎
Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park

Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park

Canterbury high country park including the Two Thumb Range and large portions of Mesopotamia Station.   More ▶︎
Climbing above Devilskin Saddle

Climbing above Devilskin Saddle

day triping up from the Devilskin Saddle Hut June 2010. (lewis pass) See hut and toilet on the saddle below. Also see ...   More ▶︎
Waimakariri River-Rolleston River

Waimakariri River-Rolleston River

Alpine tramp over Waimakariri Col.   More ▶︎
Three Passes

Three Passes

A classic trip from Arthur's Pass across Browning, Whitehorn and Harman Passes, emerging near Lake Kaniere on the West Coast.   More ▶︎
Barker Hut

Barker Hut

Surrounded by glaciers at the head of the White River, this is the highest hut in Arthur's Pass National Park.   More ▶︎
The Trail Klondyke Corner to Carrington Hu

The Trail Klondyke Corner to Carrington Hu

view of the grassy trail before the riverbed becomes the trail. The hut is still far here but it is behind ...   More ▶︎
Other Part of trail to Carrington Hut

Other Part of trail to Carrington Hut

the trail after a nice rain   More ▶︎
The Track Starts

The Track Starts

After three or four scree/shrub combinations, where the gorge below opens out a little, keep an eye out for the ...   More ▶︎
Track Descent

Track Descent

The map shows the track crossing two small tributaries before heading sharply down to meet the main river. You may ...   More ▶︎
Pick Your Path

Pick Your Path

Try to stay reasonably high above the river on the true left for the easiest route down and to avoid ...   More ▶︎
Grass my Arse

Grass my Arse

Sections of alpine "herbs" break up the scree slopes high above the Rolleston River. There is no track through these ...   More ▶︎
At the top

At the top

If intending to cross over into the Rolleston from the Waimak, DON'T go over the actual Waimak Col (you'll see ...   More ▶︎
Top of Rolleston Valley

Top of Rolleston Valley

There are sporadic cairns down into the Rolleston Valley, but they can be difficult to pick out against the scree. ...   More ▶︎
Waimakariri River flats

Waimakariri River flats

Starting out from the East Coast, the Waimakariri River is a long but easy slog to Carrington Hut. Follow the ...   More ▶︎
Route Planning

Route Planning

Checking the map for a route over the head of the Waimakariri Valley into the Rolleston Valley. Be aware in ...   More ▶︎
Puke Ariki farmland

Puke Ariki farmland

The northern section of Puke Ariki Track in Belmont Regional Park is over exposed farmland.   More ▶︎
Scree traverse

Scree traverse

a long traverse on virgin scree high above Devilskin saddle - Feb 2018   More ▶︎
Belmont Trig & Korokoro Dam, Loop

Belmont Trig & Korokoro Dam, Loop

Loop from Stratton Street up to Belmont Trig, then to Korokoro Dam and back to Stratton Street   More ▶︎
Mystery Lake

Mystery Lake

nice spot   More ▶︎
Anti Crow Hut

Anti Crow Hut

A basic hut not far from the road.   More ▶︎
Devilskin Saddle

Devilskin Saddle

Devilskin Saddle between the Nina and Doubtful Valleys off the Lewis Pass. March 2007.   More ▶︎
Dog Hill to Boundary Creek Hut

Dog Hill to Boundary Creek Hut

From Buicks bridge car park their is a 4WD track (4.24km ) running to the bace of dog hill , ...   More ▶︎
Anti Crow Hut

Anti Crow Hut

In the Waimakariri valley near Anti Crow River. The previous Anti Crow Hut used to be the CMC hut about half ...   More ▶︎
Upper Deception Hut

Upper Deception Hut

Six bunk hut adjacent the popular Mingha-Deception route. It was built by the NZFS in 1962. [A four bunker Lower Deception ...   More ▶︎
Upper Deception hut Feb 2009

Upper Deception hut Feb 2009

A sound old NZFS hut in need of a bit of TLC. The scrub badly needed cutting back last time ...   More ▶︎
Near Devilskin Saddle

Near Devilskin Saddle

Fresh snow in the beech forest northeast of Devilskin Saddle. October 2009.   More ▶︎
Mystery Lake Track

Mystery Lake Track

Circuit track to a small tarn in the Ashburton Lakes.   More ▶︎
Lake Mavis

Lake Mavis

route from Lake Mavis to Edwards Valley bypassing Taruahuna Pass

route from Lake Mavis to Edwards Valley bypassing Taruahuna Pass

This route bypasses the pass with its tiresome talus travel for those who have experienced it several times already!   More ▶︎
Lake Mavis

Lake Mavis

Lake Mavis

Lake Mavis

Lake Mavis

Lake Mavis

A snow wonder for all to enjoy.   More ▶︎
Nina Hut

Nina Hut

Replacing the old hut down by the river, this hut is located in an elevated clearing with good mountain views. ...   More ▶︎
Snow, old Devil's Den Hut site

Snow, old Devil's Den Hut site

The old hut site was at the treeline east of Devilskin Saddle. After an avalanche, a new hut was built ...   More ▶︎
Robert Ridge

Robert Ridge

looking down the ridge from Flagtop - Apr 2011   More ▶︎
Magdalen Hut 2011

Magdalen Hut 2011

Magdalen Hut is on the Boyle River. 15 to 20 minutes downstream from the swingbridge between Boyle Flats Hut and ...   More ▶︎
Devils Den Bivouac

Devils Den Bivouac

Devils Den / Devilskin bivouac (2 beds) is a brand new bivouac ABOVE Devilskin Pass. Built in 2008, this new ...   More ▶︎
Devils Den Bivouac

Devils Den Bivouac

Devils Den Bivouac   More ▶︎
Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut

Old timer shack with 3-4 bunks near the Doubtful River, Northern Canterbury.   More ▶︎
Devils Den Bivouac

Devils Den Bivouac

Devils Den Bivouac, below Devilskin Saddle between the Nina and Doubtful valleys. March 2007 - 3 feet of snow on ...   More ▶︎
Magdalen Hut

Magdalen Hut

Magdalen Hut is the 3rd incarnation on this paddock. Built in 2008, it's sparky and shiny, with 6 bunks.   More ▶︎
Pakituhi Hut

Pakituhi Hut

A new, but characterless tramping hut 1000m above Lake Hawea. 8 mattresses on 2 sleeping platforms. Tank water. No fire. ...   More ▶︎
Pakituhi Hut

Pakituhi Hut

The new Pakituhi Hut, above Lake Hawea. An overnighter with a 1.5-3 hrs climb up the 1000m from the lakeside ...   More ▶︎
Lake Hawea from above Pakituhi Hut

Lake Hawea from above Pakituhi Hut

Views up Lake Hawea from the ridgeline 5 mins above Pakituhi hut.   More ▶︎
Devilskin Saddle

Devilskin Saddle

from the saddle, the new biv is 50m west towards the Devils Rampart. (photo taken Feb 2018)   More ▶︎

Onahau Lookout

Viewpoint on the Queen Charlotte Track.   More ▶︎

Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary

Short loop track exploring the predator-fenced reserve.   More ▶︎
Devils Den Bivouac above Devilskin Pass

Devils Den Bivouac above Devilskin Pass

Built in 2008, this is, perhaps, the bestest and newest little hut in NZ.   More ▶︎
Devils Den Bivouac

Devils Den Bivouac

Built in 2007 to replace the old version which was below Devilskin Saddle by the bushline. This new, sparkly version ...   More ▶︎
New Devils Den Bivvy Location

New Devils Den Bivvy Location

A GPX file of the new bivvy located on Devilskin Saddle. The old Devils Den Bivvy has been removed.   More ▶︎
Devils Den Biv

Devils Den Biv

June 2010   More ▶︎

Crooked Spur Hut

A beech-pole hut constructed 1947, and located about 1 hour's climb above the streambed of Bush Stream near Mesopotamia. Used ...   More ▶︎
Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut

This hut sits just outside of Lake Sumner Conservation Park in the Doubtful River valley. Rather old and unappealing. Plenty ...   More ▶︎
Doubtfull Hut

Doubtfull Hut

Doubtfull Hut showing damage to chimney   More ▶︎
Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut

A good spot for a snack on the way up to Lake Man!   More ▶︎
Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut. taken 11-Aug-2008   More ▶︎
East Cape to West Cape - the length of NZ's main divide

East Cape to West Cape - the length of NZ's main divide

A guide to my route from East Cape to West Cape, the length of NZ's main divide.   More ▶︎
Lewis Tops from from Nina Hut

Lewis Tops from from Nina Hut

The view north from Nina Hut, March 2007   More ▶︎
Nina Hut

Nina Hut

Snow at Nina Hut

Snow at Nina Hut

Fresh snowfall, 10 October 2009.   More ▶︎
Nina Hut at Night

Nina Hut at Night

This hut is situated in a superb location, with wide views up all the valleys around it. A good move, ...   More ▶︎
Nina Hut Views

Nina Hut Views

Windows in the new Nina Hut are well set up for admiring the views.   More ▶︎
Scramble near the top

Scramble near the top

The last few minutes   More ▶︎
Heading down

Heading down

Queenstown and Ben Lomond in the distance   More ▶︎
Walter Peak

Walter Peak

Taken from Lake Wakatipu, near Table Bay   More ▶︎
Scrambling down

Scrambling down

Rugged terrain near the top   More ▶︎
Walter Peak

Walter Peak

Walter Peak is the prominent peak on the other side of Lake Wakatipu, where the Earnslaw boat goes. Most of the ...   More ▶︎
Walter Peak

Walter Peak

Topo map   More ▶︎
Coldwater hut

Coldwater hut

A concrete hut with 12 bunks. When I was there during the Summer the fire had been removed to prevent ...   More ▶︎
Coldwater Hut

Coldwater Hut

The hut, from the Lakehead jetty, looking across Lake Rotoiti - Apr 2011   More ▶︎

Camp Bay campsite

Coastal campsite located in Camp Bay, Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound. This campsite sits beneath Kenepuru Saddle on the Queen ...   More ▶︎
Red Rocks

Red Rocks

A Wellington coastal walk to a rocky outcrop and seal colony.   More ▶︎
Lake Wanaka

Lake Wanaka

Looking over Lake Wanaka from Roy's Pk   More ▶︎

Lake Wanaka

Looking over Lake Wanaka from Roy's Pk   More ▶︎
Boyle Flats Hut

Boyle Flats Hut

Perched high above the river on a grassy bench, Boyle Flats Hut is accessed via a swingbridge over the Boyle.   More ▶︎
St James Conservation Area

St James Conservation Area

A large new recreational area featuring tussock grasslands, and including the headwaters of the Waiau and Clarence Rivers.   More ▶︎
Maitland River

Maitland River

Descent of the Maitland from the hut to the roadend via the river involves over 20 crossings. Good fun on ...   More ▶︎
Hawea Solitude

Hawea Solitude

Who would have thought you could have huts to yourself on a long weekend within an hour’s drive of one ...   More ▶︎
Bull Paddock Creek Track

Bull Paddock Creek Track

GPS file of track from Bull Paddock Creek Biv to the Wairau River   More ▶︎
Bull Paddock Creek Track

Bull Paddock Creek Track

Access To Bull Paddock Creek Biv from The Wairau river, this track follows Sand Fly Stream before dropping Bull Paddock ...   More ▶︎
Tirohanga Walkway

Tirohanga Walkway

Short walk with panoramic views over Picton Harbour   More ▶︎
Cullen Creek Hut, Eastern Richmond Ranges

Cullen Creek Hut, Eastern Richmond Ranges

The Cullen Creek valley and Cullen Creek Hut on the Waikakaho - Cullen Creek Track in the Eastern Richmond Ranges. ...   More ▶︎
Cullen Creek Hut

Cullen Creek Hut

Cullen Creek Hut on the Waikakaho - Cullen Creek Track, Eastern Richmond Ranges. Note, this is a locked, private hut.   More ▶︎
Cullen Creek Hut

Cullen Creek Hut

This private 4-bunk hut is the only hut in the eastern Richmond Ranges. Sadly it is locked. Camping spots exist ...   More ▶︎
Boyle Flat Hut

Boyle Flat Hut

Boyle Flats Hut is the last hut on the Saint James Walkway (north to south)   More ▶︎
Lake Anti-Mavis, Tarn Pass in the distance

Lake Anti-Mavis, Tarn Pass in the distance

Lake Anti-Mavis, Tarn Pass in the distance   More ▶︎

Whare Creek Hut

Biv on Whare Creek in the Takitimu Mountains, Takitimu Conservation Area.   More ▶︎

Mount Somers Summit Track

The quicker, steeper route to the summit, from Sharplin Falls.   More ▶︎
Lakehead hut

Lakehead hut

Lakehead hut close to Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park   More ▶︎
Lakehead Hut

Lakehead Hut

A large modern hut. Lots of sandflies. Note that access to Coldwater Hut across the valley is either a 2-3 ...   More ▶︎
Sam Summers hut

Sam Summers hut

Sam Summers hut. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎
Dog Kennel Hut

Dog Kennel Hut

Basic hut, Rangitata watershed, no bunks, fireplace outside.   More ▶︎

A Temple - Maitland Circuit: the perils and joys of tramping in company

or ... 'He took me tramping and I cried' Taking others tramping is for me, always an exercise fraught with doubt. ...   More ▶︎
Staveley Hill

Staveley Hill

Part of the Mt Somers circuit, Staveley Hill climbs from Sharplin Falls carpark and past Hookey Knob along the south ...   More ▶︎
Maitland Hut

Maitland Hut

Maitland Hut from the ridgeline crossing from Watson Stream. the hut lies in the large clearing.   More ▶︎
Maitland Hut (Ruataniwha)

Maitland Hut (Ruataniwha)

Maitland Hut is a typical 4-bunk forestry style hut in the Maitland valley. The hut's in a large clearing in ...   More ▶︎
Sam Summers Hut

Sam Summers Hut

This hut was built in the 1930s by Bill Summers. He and his son Sam prospected here and lived in ...   More ▶︎

Sam Summers hut

Classic tramping hut located in Mount Crichton Scenic Reserve a short distance from Queenstown.   More ▶︎
Boundary Creek Hut

Boundary Creek Hut

Boundary Creek Hut   More ▶︎
Boundary Creek Hut (Hakatere)

Boundary Creek Hut (Hakatere)

boundary creek hut has 8 bunks and a concrete floor, mattresses and open fire and its very own resident mice ...   More ▶︎
Boundary Creek Hut

Boundary Creek Hut

Boundary Creek Hut   More ▶︎
boundary creek hut

boundary creek hut

everyone likes a hot wash in the morning and with river water so close and a fire and billy why ...   More ▶︎
boundary creek hut

boundary creek hut

boundary creek hut in the distance walking up from the gorge   More ▶︎
boundary creek hut

boundary creek hut

boundary creek hut   More ▶︎
boundary creek hut

boundary creek hut

boundary creek hut   More ▶︎
Mt Somers Track (South Face)

Mt Somers Track (South Face)

Woolshed Creek Hut - Rhyolite Ridge Track junction (4 km) Time: 2 hr. The route takes in dynamic scenery with ...   More ▶︎
Emerald Pools

Emerald Pools

A pretty picnic area and swimming hole upstream from Pelorus Bridge.   More ▶︎

Mt Crichton Loop Track

Easy loop to an old mining area, with an historic hut.   More ▶︎
Boundary Creek Hut

Boundary Creek Hut

A great little musterers hut in the Hakatere Conservation Park near the South Branch Asburton River.   More ▶︎
Dog Kennel Bivvy

Dog Kennel Bivvy

Basic hut, no bunks, dirt floor, but still good shelter. Fireplace outside.   More ▶︎
Cardrona Valley from near the Snow park

Cardrona Valley from near the Snow park

Our approach to the snow park from Cromwell using snowshoes over three days in august 2009   More ▶︎
Buzz Lightyear @ The Snow Farm

Buzz Lightyear @ The Snow Farm

A bit of late season skiing for Buzz   More ▶︎
Buzz Lightyear @ The Snow Farm

Buzz Lightyear @ The Snow Farm

A bit of late season cross country skiing for Buzz   More ▶︎

Breast Hill Circuit

Newish 2 day circuit on recently accessible pastoral land which we did in 4 days during a period of mediocre ...   More ▶︎
Pelorus Track (via Rocks hut & Totara saddle)

Pelorus Track (via Rocks hut & Totara saddle)

The Pelorus track is a semi-remote forest experience in Mount Richmond Forest park.It leads up the Pelorus valley and over ...   More ▶︎

Mount Potts Station campsite

Powered and tent sites located on Mount Potts Station. The lodge also offers other accommodation, and a café/restaurant and bar. Nearby ...   More ▶︎
Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek

The pretty pool by the picnic area on Butterfly Creek.   More ▶︎
Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek

An easy forest walk to a picnic area on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour.   More ▶︎
East Harbour Regional Park

East Harbour Regional Park

Forest and wetlands on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour.   More ▶︎
Acland Shelter

Acland Shelter

Acland Shelter. 10-March-2018   More ▶︎
Rocks Hut - Pelorus Track

Rocks Hut - Pelorus Track

Continuing on from the Dun Mountain track, this route drops into the Pelorus Valley and sidles above its beautiful river. ...   More ▶︎

Pelorus

Links with a track onto Dun Mountain. See Rocks Hut-Pelorus Track.   More ▶︎
Robert Ridge

Robert Ridge

looking NE along the ridge - in good weather, the views are expansive.   More ▶︎
Kapiti Island

Kapiti Island

Kapiti Island is the exposed remnant of an ancient mountain range. Sheer cliffs run the length of the northwestern side. ...   More ▶︎
Sharplin Falls

Sharplin Falls

Easy walk in fern forest.   More ▶︎
Sharplin falls

Sharplin falls

Walk along a stream to the Sharplin Falls. Different walks are possible.   More ▶︎
Sharplin falls

Sharplin falls

At the end of the walk to sharplin falls you'll find this.   More ▶︎
Robert Ridge in the Rain

Robert Ridge in the Rain

On our last day, we decided to walk out from Speargrass Hut via Robert Ridge (to avoid retracing our walk ...   More ▶︎

Little Criffel Track

A steep track leading to Little Criffel (1341m), off the Cardrona Valley Road.   More ▶︎
Picton Harbour and Queen Charlotte Sound from the Tirohanga Walkway

Picton Harbour and Queen Charlotte Sound from the Tirohanga Walkway

A good view of inner Queen Charlotte Sound.   More ▶︎

Lower Wairaki Hut

Biv at the edge of farmland on the Wairaki River.   More ▶︎
Breast Hill

Breast Hill

Heading along the ridge from Breast Hill toward Stodys Hut (Hawea Conservation Area) in the late afternoon. Photo taken early ...   More ▶︎

Snout Track

A short walk near Picton with good views of Tōtaranui / Queen Charlotte Sound.   More ▶︎
Great Walks Information

Great Walks Information

The DOC Great Walks are a set of premium tramping tracks throughout New Zealand.   More ▶︎
Boundary Hut (Mavora- Greenstone Walkway)

Boundary Hut (Mavora- Greenstone Walkway)

A hut on the Mavora-Greenstone Walkway on Mararoa River, beyond North Mavora Lake.   More ▶︎
Mt Bealey

Mt Bealey

Its my first walk. up Mt Bealey. Absolutly love being in the nature, So happy, So excited. My friend described ...   More ▶︎
Woolshed hut

Woolshed hut

One of two huts on the mount somers walkway and is more like a hotel than a hut.   More ▶︎
Mount Somers Track

Mount Somers Track

Leading around the back of Mount Somers, an ancient volcano, this track explores a fascinating landscape with handsome grasslands and ...   More ▶︎
Carrington Peak

Carrington Peak

Carrington Peak, Arthur's Pass, from near Carrington hut. taken February 2007   More ▶︎
What Is This ?

What Is This ?

Fungi ? found on a fallen log on the ridge of the Hemi Matenga Reseve behind Waikanae. Hope somebody can ...   More ▶︎

Red Hills Ridge Traverse

Traverse of the Red Hills Ridge beginning from the Red Hills car park, returning via Mt Ellis, Hunters Hut, Porters ...   More ▶︎

Carlyle Hut

Hut on Carlyle Stream, an obscure corner of Lake Sumner Conservation Park beneath the Poplars Range. Generally visited by hunters.   More ▶︎
Aoraki / Mount Cook

Aoraki / Mount Cook

The classic view from Lake Pukaki.   More ▶︎
Misty morning on Bealey Spur

Misty morning on Bealey Spur

Early morning drizzle releases its grip.   More ▶︎
Carrington Hut

Carrington Hut

A large wooden hut at the confluence of the Waimakariri and the White Rivers.   More ▶︎
Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist

Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist

January 2008. A seven day epic up and over Lake Angelus from Speargrass Hut, then up the Sabine River, over Waiau ...   More ▶︎

Bealey Spur

Easy walk to an historic hut, with good views.   More ▶︎
Bealey Spur Hut

Bealey Spur Hut

Bealey Spur Hut 2010   More ▶︎
Bealey Spur Hut

Bealey Spur Hut

Historic 1925 musterers' hut on an easy grassy spur over the Waimakariri River. Old basic hut built around 1925 by musterers ...   More ▶︎
Bealey Spur Hut - Oct 2011

Bealey Spur Hut - Oct 2011

Exterior shot of the Bealey Spur Hut in October 2011.   More ▶︎
bealey spur hut interior

bealey spur hut interior

a beech pole frame with 1930's corrugated iron, viewed from the door   More ▶︎
Nydia Walkway

Nydia Walkway

A shorter neighbour of the Queen Charlotte Track, The Nydia Track explores low saddles and shorelines in the Marlborough Sounds.   More ▶︎
NSTC plaque Rangitoto Island

NSTC plaque Rangitoto Island

NSTC plaque on anniversary seat on Rangitoto Island.   More ▶︎
NSTC seat Rangitoto Island

NSTC seat Rangitoto Island

NSTC anniversary seat on Rangitoto Island.   More ▶︎