Mole Tops - Ella Range, Nelson Lakes National Park If you're looking for something a little bit different in the Nelson Lakes National Park, Mole Tops has to be on your list. A trio of us…
Mole Tops
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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…
Stewart Island Gear List
Rakiura Stewart Island Gear List - North West and Southern Circuits Following is my gear list for the ten-day, nine-night Rakiura / Stewart Island North West Circuit tramp in March 2022. On day one, my…
Blind Saddle to Quail Flat
Blind Saddle to Quail Flat This 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…
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…
Lake Daniell Track – with a Difference
Lake Daniell Track The Lake Daniell track is one of those 'first overnight tramp' types of track. At 8.4 Kms one way it isn't too long (we took 2 hours), it's reasonably flat through beautiful…