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Online mapping links

Updated 23 Jan 2021 08:51

A collection of resources to help you plan and explore. More ▶︎

Double Crossing of the Wild Man Brothers Range

Updated 2 Jan 2021 23:33

A 3 day trip going from the head of the Cameron River in the Hakatere over the above range to ... More ▶︎

An Unexpected Ascent of Mt Taylor

Updated 6 Jul 2020 21:18

A day trip to climb the highest peak in the Canterbury foothills. More ▶︎

Double Crossing of Mt Thomas into the Pinchgut Hut

Updated 11 Dec 2019 22:27

Weekend trip in recent snow with the Okuku River running too high for people to cross it and stay at ... More ▶︎

Croisilles Hill, Marborough Sounds

Updated 4 Oct 2019 20:24

A day trip for our top of the topo's project from Okiwi Bay. More ▶︎

Sandfly point to Milford

Updated 4 Feb 2019 19:48

Independent travel from Sandfly point to Milford, Milford track. More ▶︎

Understanding New Zealand coordinate systems

Updated 10 Sep 2017 23:30

A beginner's guide to the different coordinate systems in use in New Zealand. More ▶︎

Great Walks Information

Updated 25 Nov 2016 21:57

The DOC Great Walks are a set of premium tramping tracks throughout New Zealand. More ▶︎

Beginners' guide to... Visiting New Zealand

Updated 5 Sep 2015 16:42

Coming hiking in New Zealand? Here's some basic local information to get you started. More ▶︎

Beginners' guide to... your first time out

Updated 5 Sep 2015 14:43

How to get started on your first overnight tramp. More ▶︎

Beginners' guide to...staying safe

Updated 5 Sep 2015 13:58

Key risks to be aware of in the back country, plus a few non-lethal annoyances! More ▶︎

Beginners' guide to... Backcountry Huts

Updated 25 Aug 2015 23:29

If you've never stayed in a tramping hut, walking into the wilderness on the way to a hut can feel ... More ▶︎

Record your intentions

Updated 27 Jul 2015 17:15

Several services are available to help you record your trip intentions. More ▶︎

River Crossing 101

Updated 4 Jun 2015 11:41

NZ outdoors has lots of rivers, lots of rain, and not so many bridges; so learning to cross rivers safely ... More ▶︎

Huts

Updated 5 May 2015 13:55

"The important rules are courtesy, respect and cooperation." Phillip has prepared some more in depth information on the responsible use and ... More ▶︎

Tramping NZ - the basics

Updated 21 Apr 2015 16:28

Planning your first tramping trip? There are plenty of people who will answer your questions. Here's some ideas to get ... More ▶︎

Useful links

Updated 1 Jul 2014 17:10

Links to some other websites useful to trampers More ▶︎

Permolat and Remote Huts

Updated 23 Jun 2014 07:21

Preserving at risk huts and tracks More ▶︎

Biosecurity

Updated 27 Feb 2013 11:43

New Zealand has strict biosecurity regulations to protect our environment. Here's what you need to know. More ▶︎

A short history of long walks in Aotearoa

Updated 16 Aug 2012 11:31

An interesting summary of the origins of tramping in New Zealand, and how it has become part of the Kiwi ... More ▶︎

Tramping in New Zealand: The Basics

Updated 16 Apr 2012 21:32

This page will help to answer your most basic questions about tramping in New Zealand More ▶︎

Part Two Reading Antimodernism while tramping to Koropuku Hut/Big Tops Hut….

Updated 10 May 2011 04:25

An examination into the National psyche, the ENVIRONMENT, that like the Grass in Lloyd Jones' Novel Mr Pip, has "Far ... More ▶︎

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated 20 Apr 2010 20:09

Quick answers to some common questions More ▶︎

Maps

Updated 20 Apr 2010 19:55

Maps: What to look for and where to get 'em! More ▶︎

National parks

Updated 5 Apr 2010 17:52

National parks are established to preserve natural and historic features in a near original state, while facilitating recreational activities such ... More ▶︎