Lewis Tops, Lucretia and Nina River

Tarn at Lewis Tops

Lewis Tops, Lucretia and Nina River Over Labour weekend we enjoyed a superb three-day trip from the Lewis Tops down to Lucretia Hut/Biv and out via the Nina River. The plan had originally been to…

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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 Hope, Doubtful and Nina Rivers Loop

Leaving Devils Den biv

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…

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St James Walkway

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…

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Lake Daniell Track

The jetty at Lake Daniell

Lake Daniell Track The Lake Daniell track is one of those 'first overnight tramp' types of track. At 8.4 km one way it isn't too long (we took 2 hours), it's reasonably flat through beautiful…

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