Visiting New Zealand

Sadly there's little doubt that vehicle break ins are problem at some trail ends. Advice to arrange transport to road ends does not solve the problem and adds extra expense, though unavoidable on the non ...

In the South Island, the Heaphy Track (4 days, it's a Great Walk and rather a wide path-like track, great scenery including native bush, tussock downs, palm lined beaches) would be a safe bet in ...

I have hidden bikes at tracks regularly. You just have to consider the probability of somebody finding it -- and thieves are more likely to go for cars. There is generally somewhere to hide a ...

I was thinking about a bag with a confort rating of 7/8 Cº. would that be ok? I want to go as light as I can. It's going to be 17 days with the rucksack on my ...

I agree about Arthurs Pass being the most accessible alpine area from any of the ports you are visiting. Atomic Shuttles leaves Chch 7.15am and arrives Arthurs Pass 9.55am (on weekdays the Lyttleton red bus ...

I'm spending 2 days in rotorua before I hit the tracks. I was thinking about trying the hangi but now I think I'm going to try some of those easy meals instead!! I have an addicional problem. ...

Hi Matt i have used Jucy Rentals three times with no problems yet,as im going to use them in April 2009 again Head Office is in Christchurch for South Island and Auckland for the North ...

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At this time of year yes you may have some snow/ice it is important to remember that Mother Nature, Davide has a mind of her own and hence you have to plan accordingly. Personally I ...

Many thanks for the prompt answers.

How does one delete this thread. We completed the Ball Pass trip on Thursday 10/4 going from the campground @ Mt Cook Village via the Hooker valley to the Tasman. No crampons or axes necessary ...

This site is an ongoing project, and information is added by members. Some older track entries have the track walking notes in a separate article which should be associated with the track. This is because ...

A good deal has been offered.

Oh, and how about scrambles (non-technical peak ascents), any information out there?

Dear All, Advice please. Visiting South Island in November. Based initially in Christchurch, then Twizel. Looking for advice/details etc for Day Walks/Hikes in both areas, within reasonable driving distance. Prefer something that gains altitu...

Hey there. I can't suggest any tramps that you will be able to see the sea but I know of a few that have great mountain scenery. There is the Rees/Dart which is a 67km ...

Around May I’m going to New Zealand for a year. While I’m there I want to do a lot of tramping. What I’m looking for are long tramps (say, 5 days or more) that are ...

As Matthew said, Go for Welcome Flat!! As with just about anything in New Zealand.. try to fit your plan in with the current weather, and the predicted(Whatever that is?) weather. If you're interested in ...

Hi all, I realize this forum is just starting out but I've decided to post my vacation questions. My wife and I are visiting New Zealand in Feb/Mar from Canada and we're looking for some memorable ...