Anatoki Killdevil Pack Track

Lake Stanley Anatoki Kelldevil Track

Anatoki Killdevil Pack Track The Anatoki Killdevil Pack Track in the Kahurangi National Park is a beautiful multiday tramp, not far from Takaka in the Tasman region. We made it a three-day tramp in Autumn…

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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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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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Oteake Conservation Park

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…

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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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Blind Saddle to Quail Flat

Towards Quail Flat Historic Homestead

Blind Saddle to Quail Flat Over labour weekend we walked the track over Blind Saddle to Quail Flat in Kā Whata Tū a Rakihouia (the Seaward Kaikouras). We chose this one because Kaikoura had the…

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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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