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…
Nina Valley Track to Upper Nina Bivvy
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Oteake Conservation Park
Oteake Conservation Park We discovered the delights of the Oteake Conservation Park during a three-day, two-night tramp over the ranges and high plateaus. It was essentially a hut bagging mission that introduced us to this…
The Hope, Doubtful and Nina Rivers Loop
Hope, Doubtful, Nina Loop This four-day, three-night loop linking the Hope, Doubtful and Nina Rivers south west of the Lewis Pass, was a superb mix of rivers, mountains and hut bagging! It's high up on…
St James Walkway
St James Walkway The St James Walkway from the Lewis Pass to Boyle Village in North Canterbury is a Kiwi gem. The 66 km trail is easily accessible, not too difficult (no major elevation or…
Mt Somers Track
Mt Somers Loop For this excellent overnight Mt Somers trip, we started at the Sharplin Falls car park and took a leisurely day, walking in an anti-clockwise direction to Woolshed Creek hut. We then climbed…
Hapuku River, Kowhai Saddle to Mt Fyffe
Hapuku River, Kowhai Saddle to Mt Fyffe We made it a 'crossover' trip with some friends for this great overnighter. Starting from the Hapuku River, we headed up to the Kowhai Saddle for the overnight,…