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Rob Roy Glacier: A Kiwi track for all seasons
Rob Roy Glacier: A Kiwi track for all seasons
Should national parks be locked up or liberated for public use?
Should national parks be locked up or liberated for public use?DOC facing opposition to helicopters, bikes and races in National Park
DOC facing opposition to helicopters, bikes and races in National ParkTongariro Alpine Crossing – be prepared for winter conditions
Tongariro Alpine Crossing – be prepared for winter conditionsTrack bookings for the Paparoa Great Walk will open at 9:30 am 12 June.
Track bookings for the Paparoa Great Walk will open at 9:30 am 12 June.Ahuriri Expedition, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Apr 2019
Ahuriri Expedition, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Apr 2019Mokihinui River catchment land to be added to Kahurangi National Park
Mokihinui River catchment land to be added to Kahurangi National Park
Cobb Ridge, Lake Peel, Salisbury Lodge & Takaka River, Kahurangi N.P. - Mar 2019
Cobb Ridge, Lake Peel, Salisbury Lodge & Takaka River, Kahurangi N.P. - Mar 2019North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019
North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019Robinson River - Lake Christabel Circuit, Victoria Forest Park - Feb 2019
Robinson River - Lake Christabel Circuit, Victoria Forest Park - Feb 2019Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Lockett Range - Jan 2019
Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Lockett Range - Jan 2019
Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019
Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019Christchurch's Quail Island opened by Department of Conservation for weekend stays
Christchurch's Quail Island opened by Department of Conservation for weekend staysMt Starveall - Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2018
Mt Starveall - Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2018More New Zealanders heading out on our Great Walks following hike in tourist fees
More New Zealanders heading out on our Great Walks following hike in tourist feesWith rugby struggling, is tramping becoming our national sport?
With rugby struggling, is tramping becoming our national sport?New MSC Alpine Tramping Videos Series released
New MSC Alpine Tramping Videos Series released
Robert Ridge - Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Oct 2018
Robert Ridge - Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Oct 2018Routeburn Track: One of the world's most magnificent hikes
Routeburn Track: One of the world's most magnificent hikesPopular Powell hut to be demolished and rebuilt for $750,000
Popular Powell hut to be demolished and rebuilt for $750,000
Lewis Pass to Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2018
Lewis Pass to Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2018Flora, Asbestos Cottage & Balloon Hut circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2018
Flora, Asbestos Cottage & Balloon Hut circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2018
Marahau to Akersten Bay, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2018
Marahau to Akersten Bay, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2018Paske Hut, Upper Wairau River area - Aug 2018
Paske Hut, Upper Wairau River area - Aug 2018Kaituna Track - Volunteers repair storm-damaged DOC track after fears it may be closed forever
Kaituna Track - Volunteers repair storm-damaged DOC track after fears it may be closed foreverSnow Skills Training, Rainbow Skifield, St Arnaud Range - Aug 2018
Snow Skills Training, Rainbow Skifield, St Arnaud Range - Aug 2018Gordons Knob North Peak, Richmond Forest Park - July 2018
Gordons Knob North Peak, Richmond Forest Park - July 2018Mt Richmond, Richmond Forest Park - July 2018
Mt Richmond, Richmond Forest Park - July 2018Whio duckling boom delights Whirinaki visitors
Whio duckling boom delights Whirinaki visitorsPopular Queenstown day walk on Ben Lomond hosts huge number of search and rescue missions
Popular Queenstown day walk on Ben Lomond hosts huge number of search and rescue missionsTaking a hike: Why walking tourism is such a big deal
Taking a hike: Why walking tourism is such a big dealGordon's Pyramid circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - June 2018
Gordon's Pyramid circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - June 2018Great Walks differential pricing trial 2018/19
Great Walks differential pricing trial 2018/19Sounds walking track one step closer to Greatness?
Sounds walking track one step closer to Greatness?Day tripping in Canterbury's winter wonderland
Day tripping in Canterbury's winter wonderland
D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018
D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018Slip closes popular Mt Taranaki track route for winter
Slip closes popular Mt Taranaki track route for winterCould this be New Zealand's best new day trip?
Could this be New Zealand's best new day trip?
Freedom versus wild camping: 'Being around other campers dirtied my experience'
Freedom versus wild camping: 'Being around other campers dirtied my experience'National Parks plan review amid growing tourism, endangered species
National Parks plan review amid growing tourism, endangered speciesThousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018
Thousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018
Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018Hut warden cleans hut and loos but would not trade her job for anything
Hut warden cleans hut and loos but would not trade her job for anythingKiwi sanctuary walk a hidden gem, even during the day
Kiwi sanctuary walk a hidden gem, even during the dayFunding boost of $700k will improve Taranaki Crossing infrastructure
Funding boost of $700k will improve Taranaki Crossing infrastructureAuckland Council votes against full closure of Wāitakere Ranges
Auckland Council votes against full closure of Wāitakere RangesNew South Canterbury connects Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve to Hunter Hills
New South Canterbury connects Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve to Hunter Hills
The risks and rewards of New Zealand’s outdoors
The risks and rewards of New Zealand’s outdoorsFrom sun to snow in a day at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
From sun to snow in a day at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Weekend walk along Hollyford Track, Fiordland, is a spirit-lifting experience
Weekend walk along Hollyford Track, Fiordland, is a spirit-lifting experience
Fishing, kayaking and hiking in quake-struck Kaikoura
Fishing, kayaking and hiking in quake-struck KaikouraDepartment of Conservation launches track upgrades
Department of Conservation launches track upgrades
Parks Peak, Ruahine Corner, Colenso, Maropea Forks, Sunrise Huts circuit - Northern Ruahines 2015
Oamaru, Tussock, Harkness, Te Puke, Mangaturutu, Ballard Huts - ATC Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2013
South Temple, Top, Hagens, Shamrock Huts, Ahuriri Valley circuit, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2013
Monument, Main Huxley Forks, South Huxley Biv, Brodrick, Creswick Flats Huts - Hopkins, Huxley, Landsborough rivers, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2012
Starveall, Old Man, Lake Chalice, Mid Goulter, Lower Goulter, Tarn, Mid And Upper Wairora Huts - Richmond Range Dec 2011
Mad Dog Hill, Studholme Saddle, Kaiarahi, Castle Camp, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kiwi Mouth, Back Ridge Hut - Kawekas Jan 2010
Purity, Wooden Peg, Kelly Knight, Pourangaki, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi & Kawhatau Base - Ruahines Easter 2008
Makahu Saddle, Kaweka J, Whetu, Venison Tops, Mangaturutu Hut, Te Puia Lodge, Kawekas - June 2006
Longview & Howletts Hut, Taumatataua, Sawtooth ridge, Rangioteatua, Waipawa Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara, Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP - April 2006
Whakataka, Te Waiotukapiti, Central Waiua, Parahaki, Te Totara huts, Upokoatihi & Whites Clearings - Te Urewera NP - April 2006
John Tait, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, Sabine, Angelus huts, Nelson Lakes NP -April 2005
Round the Mountain Track, Whakapapiti, Mangaturuturu, Mangaehuehu, Rangi huts, Tongariro NP - Jan 2004
Harper, Whithorn, Browning, Popes passes, Dry Creek/Hunts Ridge, Otira - Arthurs Pass NP - Five Passes Feb 2002
John Tait, Cupola, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, George Leon, Sabine, Angelus, Bushline huts , Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2001
