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bernieq
I look in from time to time (much less frequently that previously) hoping the spam has been eliminated (which it has, for now).
Yes, it's still a very useful resource but the consequence of minimal management ...
aardvark
Rest assured, Wayno is watching. He spends as much time on Bushwalk in Australia.
Admittedly i haven't contributed much in recent years but i still keep an eye on it.
An injury has kept me at bay ...
It still is a great resource, but few people seem to come here anymore to share new content. Even Wayno seems to have moved on.
geeves
It seems to be back
It was once a great resource.
Picked perfect weather window 5-8 April 2024. 3.5 days. No wind, no rain and cool weather. Dry track so was quick walking. Whakapapa to Waihohonu 3:20, Waihohonu to Mangaehuehu 3:55 + lunch at Rangipo + ...
Unfortunately you might be correct. Several people have offered to help but Matthew wanted to keep it to himself and I think family and other things have got in the way
Hi All,
Despite the devotion, time, and care that @Matthew has given to newzealandtramper.co.nz, is it time to pull the plug?
As sad as it is to write, the site has been terminally infected with spam. Frankly, ...
I have further reduced the price of the Kaitum 3 tent to $1400
The details and photos are still on facebook Marketplace, as indicated in the main message.
Check out the guys at https://smartmerino.co.nz they sell New Zealand made merino thermals (base layers, underwear, tops, bottoms etc). They're online only, but have quick delivery and delivered to a hotel for pick up on ...
Hi there
Is this still available? I'm interested.
Thanks
Ruben 0210628959
I have reduced the price of the Kaitum 3 tent to $1550
The details and photos are still on facebook Marketplace, as indicated in the main message.
Thankyou for sharing this
Devil's Den Biv to Upper Nina Biv
Bozeman commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
1 February 20241 February
Has anyone taken a direct route? i.e. over the Devil's Rampart and down. I'm thinking it could be possible to follow the stream that feeds into the Nina a bit east of the UNB. Or, ...
3 Person, all-seasons tent in Hilleberg'g red-label category. Dark Green colour. 3.4Kg including all pegs, guy lines, bags.
Bought in 2015 but seldom used - just a few nights car-camping. Recently checked it and found it ...
the fish catfood. Dot the wasps only eat that during the time they eat protein? Put it out at the wrong time and nothing will happen
Hiya. I also am keen to get a gpx file for tin range. Hoping to walk it in feb 2024
thanks, I've passed that info on to him.
Contact for Esk Head Station
Honorar commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
22 December 202322 December
Esk Head probably sell access onto their land to commercial fishing and hunting guides. I met the manager (in those days) one time and he said he'd grant me access if I contacted him. Silly ...
If you buy the Spot on type of flea killer you can put a drop of that in with some mix e.g. fish-flavoured cat food and put it somewhere. it's similar to Vespex and non-toxic ...
Someone who used to comment on these forums would use the black PET you can buy at garden stores and pitch it in the 'flying diamond' configuration with the leeward diagonal raised quite high so ...
are there some good choices for safe tarp or other cover-like materials to hoist over a campfire to keep dry without it melting/damaged?
Old thread but interesting idea at an inflated price. Active ingredient permethrin which is in most fly sprays and garden insect spray
Hi geevs,
It sounds like a really unplesant experience on Mount Grey. Wasps can definetly make a nature ride more complicatted. Speaking of wasps, I currently have a serius issue with them at home. I've heard ...
Contact for Esk Head Station
Alistair S commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
11 December 202311 December
For those interested, I didn't end up going (weather) but the closest I got to a contact was DOC Rangiora calling a ranger who knew the area for me, and reporting back what he said ...
JETNZ
If a landowner wants to know who's crossing their land you'd think they might make their contact details a bit more accessible. There's no justification for being precious about it otherwise.
All I've been able ...
Stevens Burn to Lake Herries to Iris Burn Route
Ian_H commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
26 November 202326 November
Yeah, the Linz imagery makes it look like going up to that [lake south of pt1509](https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/@-45.3420550,167.3750176,z15.64) and then over to the head of the Delta Burn would be a reasonable route. Once you're at that ...
@Ian_H Thank you for your insights and information.
My initial thoughts were exactly same as yours. That is, impassible on the east side and "over the open tops at the head of the Delta Burn" comment ...
Stevens Burn to Lake Herries to Iris Burn Route
Ian_H commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
24 November 202324 November
Madpoms's NZ Route guides has a route/description from the Delta Burn to the Iris Burn:
http://www.routeguides.co.nz/routes/1658
Maybe there's a way up to Lake Herries from the Stevens Burn, then around the western side of Lake Herries and ...
Quote from article about Kepler Mountains states that "an unmarked and rough route exists between Stevens Burn (off Freeman Burn) and Lake Herries to the head of the Delta Burn and upper Iris Burn which ...
Take the old battery into Jaycar. Bet they can match it far cheaper. Of course on the other hand if its old enough to have had several batteries its probably time for an upgrade
Frank has bought many batteries for that Sony. Do any of you have any idea how much they cost? More than $100 a piece. His next camera will have AA batteries for sure.
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Most batteries are obtainable
Which Sony model does Frank have? Might be one to avoid.
If its a sony you can buy a new battery. Might even be able to get from jaycar cheap but any camera shop should have an original.
If you do go the regular batery way ...
Frank's sony camera's battery life is so bad it's as though the camera is programmed to trash the battery! Talk about planned obselesence. He wants to get a new camera too that just uses ordinary ...
Paracetamol is acetaminophen, not an NSAID. Just sayin'. Used the closed cell donut this weekend after developing a blister when sidling 2 basins to avoid a rock ridge. Gosh, it made a difference to the ...
Maybe you get Doc to ring on your behalf?
Contact for Esk Head Station
Alistair S commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
7 November 20237 November
Just tried DOC Arthur's Pass and they also said they'd be told not to give out numbers. Don't know how one is supposed to follow the instructions on the DOC website - "Contact xxxx Station ...
Contact for Esk Head Station
Alistair S commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
5 November 20235 November
Thanks Honorar - that number seems to be disconnected. It was the Rangiora office I called when I was told they can only give out numbers which are already on the website (so as you ...
Good list. Brings up 2 points though. First the last line shows a need to stocktake your kit. Second technically panadol and asprin are nsaids. For me though of the 3 painkillers mentioned they are ...
Crikey, I reckon my kit is very comprehensive and it weighs 180g. I use it all the time...got a big cut 7" long a while back when a big sharp rock slid past. It healed ...
Contact for Esk Head Station
Honorar commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
4 November 20234 November
I've got 03 314 4560. Back in the day it was Sam and Penny Radford but I'm sure that's changed. If that doesn't work,try the local DoC office rather than the Call centre number. If ...
Standard insurance. Keep the definitions as vague as possible and argue later if necessary. Arguments normally start as "Our actuary and team of lawyers say this means" Think car insurance. Most car insurance says on ...
if you're on steep terrain thats not on an official track, you might be getting close to their interpretation of mountaineering...
if its a track you can walk the whole way, you should be safe... ...
Contact for Esk Head Station
Alistair S commented in Tracks, routes, and huts
3 November 20233 November
Hi all,
I'm looking at a trip up the South Hurunui / Dampier Range area, in from Lake Sumner. Does anyone have a contact number for Esk Head Station, so I can ask them about access? ...
How heavy is that kit?
In my first-aid kit, I keep the following essentials for various medical needs:
Nitrile gloves (pair)
Trauma pad
Suture-free wound closure strips fm senvok.com
QuickClot
Neosporin
Betadine swabs
Sterile non-adherent dressings (various siz...
Not sure. My guess is they will just forget about doc altogether or more likely defund doc to the point that no action will happen to the huts etc. There wont even be money to ...
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Is it time to pull the plug?
Gregor posted in Beginners and newbies
12 April 202412 April
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6 comments
Hi All,
Despite the devotion, time, and care that @Matthew has given to newzealandtramper.co.nz, is it time to pull the plug?
As sad as it is to write, the site has been terminally infected with spam. Frankly, ...
Devil's Den Biv to Upper Nina Biv
Bozeman posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
1 February 20241 February
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No comments
Has anyone taken a direct route? i.e. over the Devil's Rampart and down. I'm thinking it could be possible to follow the stream that feeds into the Nina a bit east of the UNB. Or, ...
Hilleberg Kaitum 3 Tent - Excellent cond - $1690
3 Person, all-seasons tent in Hilleberg'g red-label category. Dark Green colour. 3.4Kg including all pegs, guy lines, bags.
Bought in 2015 but seldom used - just a few nights car-camping. Recently checked it and found it ...
are there some good choices for safe tarp or other cover-like materials to hoist over a campfire to keep dry without it melting/damaged?
Stevens Burn to Lake Herries to Iris Burn Route
Quote from article about Kepler Mountains states that "an unmarked and rough route exists between Stevens Burn (off Freeman Burn) and Lake Herries to the head of the Delta Burn and upper Iris Burn which ...
Contact for Esk Head Station
Alistair S posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
3 November 20233 November
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7 comments
Hi all,
I'm looking at a trip up the South Hurunui / Dampier Range area, in from Lake Sumner. Does anyone have a contact number for Esk Head Station, so I can ask them about access? ...
My trusty Canon G12 finally succumb to the result of being submerged during my West Coast hike in Feb. New camera time, but I've been out of the game for 12 years so not sure ...
Waiopehu Ridge History Question
I'm trying to fill in some gaps around the history of some of Waiopehu Ridge sites and wonder if anyone knows where I might find out some detail.
Waiopehu Huts 1, 2, and 3 I have ...
Milford Track Ticket Exchange
I was fortunate enough to get tickets to the Milford Track for 4 people over Easter however I can’t get childcare for that weekend. I’m looking for someone to trade either Milford Track or Kepler ...
Backcountry Hut Research
Are you a fan of New Zealand's vast backcountry hut network?
As part of an ongoing University of Waikato research project, I would love to hear about your experiences. Attached is a link to an ...
Waipakihi Hut, Juction Tops, Thunderbolt.
Hi there,
Just researching looking at doing the above from Waipakihi Hut to Junction tops, Thunderbolt and down to the Waipakihi river. has anyone done this track recently and could tell me any information of track ...
Does anyone know the origin of this hut's name?. My father tramped and climbed in the Ashburton area and was involved with the building of a number of huts. Not aware of this one though. ...
PhilipW
The usually reliable Crammer Substack joins the dots. This Labour govt has been intentionally underfunding DoC to the point where it can no longer carry out it's core functions.
Following last week’s budget, alarm bells have ...
Overnight camping in Hooker Valley for a newbie
Really keen to do my first backcountry camping trip this spring/summer, so I was thinking of doing the Hooker Valley Track and camping somewhere reasonably close to the hut in case I run into trouble. ...
Hi All
Wouldn’t mind some info re the Cobb River and up to Fenella hut etc, if anyone has been up there recently. Apparently a fairly torturous drive in?
Phil
Arahua Pack Track End of March 2023
Hi there, I'll do the Arahua Pack Track/Styx Trek again end of March 2023; this time I'd prefer not to tramp alone, that's the reason for this thread. If someone wants to join...
One person only, ...
Contact needed for Mad Pom...
ledge posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
20 February 202320 February 2023
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1 comment
Mad Pom...
Liked your Raukumara Ranges walk -was it in 2021?
Did a similar crossing back in 1995.
Please contact me urgently. I'd like to list your epic East Cape - West Cape traverse in my latest book.
Cheers, ...
Frank & Honora - credit where it's due.
Pro-active posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
17 February 202317 February 2023
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2 comments
""A 3 day trip into Blackhill Hut and Lower Salmon Biv for a day visit. The Salmon Biv had been tidied up and roof painted by Frank and Honora from CTC who have looked after ...
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Size M - Barely used (60L)
I used this on one trip a couple of years ago. Since then a series of injuries and lifestyle circumstances have meant I probably won't be doing any tramps longer than a weekend for the ...
Had an interesting conversation with an acquaintance about this place. He was unaware that the track is still officially closed to access the gorge.
I know Doc says the track is inpassable but has anyone ...
Crossing snow layer melting underneath
Berend de Boer posted in The campfire
30 January 202330 January 2023
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2 comments
Any advice for crossing snow covering a valley, and you know it's melting underneath, so there'a 5 metre gap between you and the river/creek under in? Do you trust this? When? Snow appears thick. I ...
Whitcome Pass : End of March-April 2023
Hi I'm looking for someone to partner up with a trip over the Whitcome pass from West to East in late march or early april. I'm currently living overseas and will be back in NZ ...
4WD Access through Mt. White Station
Alistair S posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
17 January 202317 January 2023
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5 comments
Anyone know if the station allows 4WD access up the Esk / Cox valleys? Looks like it's a legal road. Anyone done this or know how the track is?
Thinking it could be a great ...
Is 15 too young to do an overnight on my own?
giraffe-soup posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
17 January 202317 January 2023
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6 comments
I'm 15 but I've been hiking since I could fit into boots.
In March this year, I really want to do an overnight hike in Tongariro national park on my own. The plan is to ...
Southern crossing Tararua
Anyone planning on doing this 3 day hike ? I'm thinking of going 14-16th Jan keen to buddy up with someone for more confidence and don't have a vehicle so be great to jump in ...
choosing an NZ hike with kids
Thanks so much for all this input on choosing a hike to do with my to be 12 year old. Im leaning towards to Kepler at the moment but am an but concerned about the ...
choosing an NZ hike with kids
Thanks so much for all this input on choosing a hike to do with my to be 12 year old. Im leaning towards to Kepler at the moment but am an but concerned about the ...
Macpac Anapurna sleeping bag
hi, anyone here remember what the old late ninties macpac anapurna sleeping bags were rated to? these were the reflex outer series.
3 or 4 season? im familiar with the solstice bags of the same era ...
Macpac Traverse Jacket durability
Hi everyone, The Macpac Traverse jacket has thinner fabric on the main parts of the body - it is still triple layer, or just thinner?
We hate it when jacket lining starts flaking after a ...
Has anyone had any experience with Outdoor Research's Microgravity jacket or OR's Ascentshell 3L fabric? I'm not expecting it to keep me dry in heavy rain, just warm (but not too warm). It would however ...
Multi Day Hike for Kids
HI Trampers,
I'm looking for recommendations for a multi-day hike. We are a group of Aussie mums wanting to take our kiddo's on a multi day 'coming of age' and 'bonding' hike when they finish primary ...
Doc delaying funding for backcountry trust
MountainView posted in The campfire
23 November 202223 November 2022
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1 comment
I’d read earlier this year that their finances were a mess because central govt had changed their funding. Now it looks like it’s impacting their ability to maintain huts,, and to help others do so. ...
Lake Wilson / North Col / Route Burn North Branch
Hi there.
I'm doing the above trip in February and was wondering if an ice axe was needed going from North Col to the Route Burn North Branch.
Plus, how exposed / tricky is the the walk ...
What other kiwi tramping forums do people use?
James the Giant posted in The campfire
10 November 202210 November 2022
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5 comments
This one seems pretty quiet these days, and spam often dominates. Where do you go to ask questions about NZ related tramping topics.
Cheers from Dunedin.
Advanced tramping in Nelson area
Hi
I'm from Switzerland and staying in Nelson at friend's home until Christmas. Looking for people for doing advanced tramping in the area here. Would love doing some off the beaten track hiking and also climbing ...
Dozens of huts to be removed from Te Urewera
Modern light?? 70–90 litre packs?
Greetings Everyone,
My GoLite Odyssey tramping pack is now the worse for wear and I need to start thinking about replacing it.
I carry an indecent amount of camera gear, tripod etc so 80 l maybe OK ...
Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre
From memory are gas canisters available for sale at Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre?
Phil
Unexplored Fiordland Valleys
Are there any unexplored valleys left in Fiordland?
Wool socks I've had from Crapmandhu, Icebreaker, Macpac, etc have all been expensive and comfy, but develop holes very quickly. Merino was lovely but fell apart very fast.
I'm lucky in that I don't really ...
View Hill Car Park Inaccessible (Wharfedale Track)
Bozeman posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
30 July 202230 July 2022
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3 comments
As of 28 July, a slip across the road (between the first and second gates) was blocking access to the View Hill car park. It would be great if someone could provide an update when ...
Mate(s) wanted for tramping adventures
68 yr old boy in Tauranga looking for others to share adventures with anywhere in NZ. I mostly go bush for 2-3 nights during the week, when it isn't full of brats, but willing to ...
Beginner crampon-compatible boots?
I have a lot of experience in summer conditions (or what americans call "3-season"). I came to tramping from a trail running background, and continued wearing trail runners happily - so I know f all ...
Ruahine Hut to Shutes Hut
Anyone tramped the eastern track Ruahine to Shutes Hut?
It looks a big days walk. Any information appreciated.
Hi everyone, I was out in the weather over the weekend and decided I need new overtrou - my current ones are 30+ years old.
I have been thinking about the 'Hunters Element' obsidian trous.
Is ...
Bait the rat trap without getting your hands dirty. You will hear a buzzer which will confirm that it has been engaged.This rat trap is very easy to clean. Just wash the trap with soapy ...
Near New Gear & Clothing on Trade Me
Hello fellow trampers. I have several items of gear and apparel on sale on Trade Me at the moment.
- Hilleberg UL 10 Tarp and poles. Never used.
- Outdoor Research Cathode hoodie (synthetic insulation.) Pristine ...
Hi all,
Stretching the definition of gear perhaps, but, my trusty MP3 player has just sadly died. Having noticed people laugh at it more and more the last couple of years, for those that listen to ...
Kia ora everyone!
I'm palnning my visit to Aotearoa at the coming winter.
I come from a warmer country, so I build an entierly new kit for this trip these days.
Since I wouldn't be using much of ...