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Yeah there is accommodation around Cavanstown, there is also a DOC campground at road end.
Dogs allowed in park with a permit (which is easy to get).
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Does anyone know of any accommodation bordering the Richmond Ranges that we can tramp from? Facilities are unimportant (very basic is fine) but must allow a well behaved dog.
Alternatively does anyone know of a property ...
There's really only Little Wanganui Saddle at 1100m, should be fine, i.e. no snow at all, as it's well away from the Main Divide.
The big loop is in my wish list. Can't wait. Enjoyed the Routeburn about 10 years ago.
The reason that I carry a tent with me is for safety, just in case not being able to make it to hut. It was a rather long day tramp from Holly Hut to Waiaua ...
Mmm. A sad tale which is unfortunately oft repeated amongst outdoor enthusiasts and the public via popular media. I have a hard copy of the booklets pmcke linked to and swear by em.
Agree with comments ...
Ditto, what pmcke said.
Good news I met a young guy who would have to be the youngest field officer for DOC in Newzealand at 19 at Te puia lodge over the weekend. Hopefully they find a few more ...
Probably gas stoves would be the best bet. Are somewhat safer than white spirit. Though I have to add that white spirit is safe, if used with respect. Perhaps with your trip, take the Whisperlite ...
It can be handy to camp before a tramp even if you don't take the tent on the walk -- e.g. drive to Arthur's Pass Friday night, camp, set off first thing. There are generally ...
There isn't much ground over 1000m within 150km of Dunedin apart from the Rock & Pillar.
I suggest you go a meeting of the OTMC http://www.tramper.co.nz/?2202 They meet every Thursday night at 7:30pm in their club ...
hey toadwood. check your PM again.
i was thinking about a few things today. i'm glad you guys have asked these questions as it has given me an opportunity to relive the fabulous experience.
while in ...
Thanks for pointing that out -- it was a bug. Fixed.
Sorry, it is not clear enough. Shoud be: "Show your photos on a topographical map trail"
I'll ask this one again as the original thread seems to have gone AWOL.
The question is simply this: Why do some people not complete a profile?
Just knowing a little about someone, where they're from, what ...
I own a 94 Toyota Hilux Surf, I mainly brought it for going fly fishing but often use it to drive along sand roads while surfcasting... have gotten stuck in 2wd on several occassions and ...
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Did you get my mail message I sent you?
The coastal walkway from near Onehunga to Titirangi Beach is an interesting and pretty tramp of 3 1/2 hours (fast), maybe 6 slow. As far as Blockhouse Bay is listed by Auckland City Council as ...
I am from oversea and over 40 and look 30. It seems that there are some good trips to South in the ATC 2008 promotion. Congratulations!
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