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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Whakaari Conservation Area

Mt Alfred from Mt McIntosh

Whakaari Conservation Area - Heather Jock and McIntosh Loops An overnighter in the Whakaari Conservation Area just outside Glenorchy could easily be overshadowed by the more glamorous walks in the area, but it's well worth…

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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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Mt Somers Track

The trig on Mt Somers

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…

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Lockett Range and Mt Cobb Tops

Traversing some of the rocky outcrops along the ridge of the Lockett Range

The Lockett Range and Mt Cobb Tops We made the most of great weather over the New Year and headed into the Cobb to traverse the Lockett Range and Mt Cobb tops of the Peel…

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