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Casey, Poulter, Binser Loop

Poulter River towards Binder Saddle

Casey Saddle, Poulter River, Binser Saddle Loop On this five-day Casey, Poulter, Binser loop near Arthur’s Pass we added a few side trips to the traditional two-day loop, which heads up the Andrews Valley Track…

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Saxton Severn, Leatham Molesworth Loop

Descending from the Severn Saddle on the Saxton Severn Leatham Molesworth loop. Tinytramper

Saxton Severn, Leatham Molesworth Loop The Saxton Severn Leatham Molesworth Loop is an epic four- or five-day adventure in South Marlborough. DOC categorise the 56-kilometre loop as “expert” owing to not much of it being…

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Nina Valley Track to Upper Nina Bivvy

Upper Nina Bivvy

Nina Valley Track to Upper Nina Bivvy If you're looking at a weekend in the Lake Sumner Forest Park, try this overnighter heading up the Nina Valley Track to Nina Hut then on to the…

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The Pisa Range

Views of the Southern Alps from the Pisa Range

The Pisa Range - Pisa Conservation Area Over the new year 2021/22 we crisscrossed the Pisa Range in the Pisa Conservation Area on a three-night tramp full of excellent views, interesting landscapes and fascinating ecology.…

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Lake Alexander Route

Lake Alexander Hut

Lake Alexander Route We walked the Lake Alexander Route just as the first bite of winter weather hit the Nelson ranges. To escape the cold rain showers, we headed over to sunny Marlborough and the…

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