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North West Circuit, Rakiura - May 2022

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Edwards - Hawdon Route via Falling Mountain, Arthurs Pass N.P. - Apr 2022

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Cass Lagoon Saddle Track, Craigieburn Forest Park - Apr 2022

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FMC Newsletter - Mar 2022

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Inward Lookout to Ben Nevis, Richmond Range - Feb 2022

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Makarora to Lake Ohau - Feb 2022

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Lake Man Route, Lake Sumner F.P - Jan 2022

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Red Hills - Richmond Alpine Route traverse - Jan 2022

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Wilderlife - The Tops, Three Saddles

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Proposed changes to the Adventure Activities Regulatory Regime

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Proposed changes to the Adventure Activities Regulatory Regime

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MSC Connect - Dec 2021

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MSC - Seven new Tramping Videos

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Lockett Range Lake Circuit - Nov 2021

A two day circuit of the Lockett Range Lakes with the Waimea Tramping Club. A poor…
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What's up DOC - Oct 2021

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Niwa - Parks Weather

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MSC Connect- Sept 2021

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Great Walks washed out by heavy rain

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Living the Dream Life in Wanaka

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Fastpacking Nelson Lakes: 5 Passes D’Urville to St Arnaud

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FMC Newsletter - July 2021

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FMC Newsletter - June 2021

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Exploring the wonders of the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand's great walks

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Five alternatives to the New Zealand Great Walks

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Fraser & Tin Ranges, Rakiura N.P. - June 2021

Te Anau Helicopters dropped us off at the upper end of Cook Arm, Port Pegasus at low tide…
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MSC: Plan My Walk App

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FMC Newsletter - May 2021

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St Arnaud Range North - Nelson Lakes, Apr 2021

A great day out with the Waimea TC checking out the northen end of the St Arnaud Range. .…
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Video maker's solo tramp to isolated area to share with those in lockdown

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How a blind man walked the Milford Track

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Maitland Ridge Track - Richmond F.P, Mar 2021

The new Wots up Doc track now provides a great 24km loop that is a great one day hike…
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3 Passes + 2, Arthur's Pass N.P - Mar 2021

A great five day tramp starting from the Bealey Waimakariri bridge and up to Carrington…
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Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021

Track Details Day One - Dart Ford to John Reid Hut - 4-6hrs, 13.3km, +1530m, -530m Day…
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Kahurangi Point, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021

A great 4 day long weekend with the Nelson Tramping Club exploring the wild west coast…
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FMC Newsletter - Jan 2021

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Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2021

A great 27km day walk from Kiauma via Nydia Bay to Duncan Bay. This generally is done…
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Matiri Range, Kahurangi NP - Dec 2020

A great 38km,3 day tramp from Lake Matiri up onto the Thousand Acre plateau to Larrikin…
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FMC Newsletter - Dec 2020

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Topo Map Source Update

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With the demise of the www.topomaps.com website which historically we used as the source…
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FMC Newsletter - Nov 2020

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FMC Newsletter - OCT 2020

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FMC Newsletter - Aug 2020

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FMC Newsletter - Sept 2020

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Mt Campbell - Kahurangi NP, Aug 2020

A 15km return trip with the Wiamea Tramping Club to Mt Campbell. The start of the climb…
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Moa Park-Mt Evans, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2020

A 16km loop with the Wiamea Tramping Club from Canaan Downs via Moa Park & Mt Evans. Our…
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Beebys Hut, Mt Richmond F.P. - July 2020

The track starts on the Tophouse Road and ascends 750 vertical meters up a 4 wheel drive…
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FMC Newsletter - July 2020

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Baton Saddle, Karamea, Biggs Tops, Mt Luna, Kiwi Saddle - Kahurangi NP, July 2020

Track Details Day One - Baton Road End to Flanagans hut - 5-6hrs, 14km, +1300m,-560m Day…
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FMC Newsletter - June 2020

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Lodestone - Arthur Hut circuit, Kahurangi NP - June 2020

A great winter's day out with the Wiamea Tramping club doing a loop from Flora carpark…
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FMC Newsletter - May 2020

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FMC Newsletter - April 2020

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FMC Newsletter - Mar 2020

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Pelorus River to Richmond, Richmond F.P. - Mar 2020

Track Details Day One - Maungatapu road end to Rocks Hut - 18km, 7-9hrs Day Two - Rocks…
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First stage of $13.3m Taranaki Crossing route upgrade under way

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What's up DOC - Mar 2020

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United & Champion Mine Loop, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Mar 2020

A day hike with the Waimea Tramping Club in the Aniseed valley exploring the the United…
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Native whio blue ducks spread wings outside Egmont National Park to farmland

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Update post-floods of the Hollyford-Pyke loop

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The best alternative Great Walks of New Zealand

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What's up DOC - Feb 2020

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FMC Newsletter - Feb 2020

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Routeburn and Milford walking tracks closed due to 'significant' storm damage.

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Central Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP, Feb 2020

Track Details Day One -Flora to Ellis Hut - 10km, +1000m, -930m Day Two - Ellis Hut to…
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A mountain mission like no other deep in the Kahurangi National Park

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Outdoor groups back Northland's Elliot Bay walkway proposal

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Hapuku Hut - Mt Fyffe Hut Traverse, Seaward Kaikoura Range, Feb 2020

Track Details Day One - Grange Rd roadend to Hapuku Hut, 7.2km, 2.5-4hrs, +700m Day Two -…
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Peel Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Jan 2020

A great two day hike/scramble along the spine of the Peel Range starting from Myttons…
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What's up DOC - Jan 2020

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Lead Hills-Douglas Range Traverse, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2020

Track Details Day One - Roadend over Lead Hills to Campsite below Spot Height 1411 -…
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Doc Dec 2019 Newsletter

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FMC Newsletter - Dec 2019

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New Zealand's newest great walk opens on the West Coast

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Fyfe River - Mt Owen - Sunrise Peak circuit, Kahurangi N.P., Nov 2019

Track Details Day One - Owen Valley Roadend to Branch Creek Hut: 6-8hrs, 16.2km, +1050m,…
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Major slip on NZ's newest Great Walk

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Arthur's Pass overtaken by 'biggest mice plague in five years'

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Doc Nov 2019 Newsletter

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FMC Newsletter - Nov 2019

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Flora, Lodestone, Mt Hodder circuit - Kahurangi NP, Nov 2019

A 11km (1000m+) circuit from the Floa carpark up to the summit of Lodestone following the…
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Big River Hut, Victoria Forest Park - Oct 2019

Long weekend hike with the Waimea Tramping Club from Waiuta into Big River Hut and…
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FMC Newsletter - Oct 2019

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How five months in the wilds of New Zealand gave Laura the courage to change her life

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$13m Mt Taranaki walking track project gets green light from Government

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FMC Newsletter - Sept 2019

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Snow Skills Training, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2019

Joint Nelson, Marlborough & Golden Bays Tramping Clubs Snow Skills training held at the…
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FMC Newsletter - Aug 2019

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Two weeks off beaten track in Kahurangi National Park

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Too popular and damaged walks removed from tramping guide book

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New Powell Hut to keep Kiwis in touch with their outdoor heritage

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New Zealand's newest Great Walk: What it's like to walk the Hump Ridge track

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FMC Newsletter - July 2019

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FMC Newsletter - June 2019

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1955 Safety in the Mountains video

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Rob Roy Glacier: A Kiwi track for all seasons

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FMC Newsletter May 2019

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Miriam Lancewood Epic Female Expedition

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We were lucky enough to meet up with Miriam and Tamar at Ahuriri Base Hut towards the end…
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Should national parks be locked up or liberated for public use?

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DOC facing opposition to helicopters, bikes and races in National Park

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing – be prepared for winter conditions

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Moonlight Hut Construction Video

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Track bookings for the Paparoa Great Walk will open at 9:30 am 12 June.

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Ahuriri Expedition, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Apr 2019

Taking advantage of multiple public holidays around Easter and Anzac day we had a 10 day…
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FMC Newsletter April 2019

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New opening date for Paparoa Track

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Mokihinui River catchment land to be added to Kahurangi National Park

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New tracks open - Carrick Range

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Mt Owen - Kahurangi N.P. - Apr 2019

On day one we walked up to Granity Pass hut via the ridge track. Day two was a summit of…
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Richmond Range Expedition - Mar 2019

Track Details Day One - Dunn Mountain trail to Rocks Hut, 16.7km, 5-6hrs Day Two - Rocks…
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FMC Newsletter March 2019

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Cobb Ridge, Lake Peel, Salisbury Lodge & Takaka River, Kahurangi N.P. - Mar 2019

A 40km overnight trip along the Cobb Ridge to Lake Peel, overnighting at Salisbury Lodge…
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North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019

Track Details Day One - Temple Carpark to Campsite in North Temple Headwaters - 5km, 2hrs…
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The Heaphy's Enchanted Forest

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Robinson River - Lake Christabel Circuit, Victoria Forest Park - Feb 2019

Track Details Day One - Palmer Roadend to Mid Robinson Hut, 12.7km, 5-6hrs Day Two - Mid…
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Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2019

Track Details Day One - Sylvester carpark via Sylvestor hut to Lake Lockett - 6hrs,…
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St Jacobs Hut, Lewis Pass - Jan 2019

We had planned a 5 day trip from Windy Point via St Jacobs hut, Lake Man Biv, Devils Den…
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Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019

Track Details Day One - Lee Creek carpark to the Hellfire creek tarn - 14.5km, +1400m,…
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Station also has tourism, honey income

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Christchurch's Quail Island opened by Department of Conservation for weekend stays

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Mt Starveall - Mt Richmond F.P. Nov 2018

Day hike up to Mt Starveall with the Waimea Tramping Club utilising forestry road that…
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More New Zealanders heading out on our Great Walks following hike in tourist fees

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With rugby struggling, is tramping becoming our national sport?

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New MSC Alpine Tramping Videos Series released

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Adventurous trampers are treated to new twelve-part video series from the Mountain Safety…
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Leatham Circuit, Raglan Range - Oct 2018

Track Details Day One - Bottom Gordon hut to Top Gordon Hut - 5.3km, +483m, 3hrs(DOC) Day…
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The call of the Tora Coastal Walk

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Robert Ridge - Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Oct 2018

A 18km circuit along Robert Ridge to Julius Summit. Then descended a scree slope off the…
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Kahurangi's John Reid Hut gets a makeover

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Routeburn Track: One of the world's most magnificent hikes

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Popular Powell hut to be demolished and rebuilt for $750,000

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Lewis Pass to Sabine Hut video - Sept 2018

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Lewis Pass to Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2018

With a clear seven day weather window we set off from Lewis pass in late Sept to complete…
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Flora, Asbestos Cottage & Balloon Hut circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2018

A two day, 48km circuit from the Flora carpark via Asbestos Cottage and the Cobb ridge to…
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Hunters Hut, Richmond Forest Park - Aug 2018

A great overnight, 18km return tramp from the Inwood lookout carpark to Hunters Hut with…
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Marahau to Akersten Bay, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2018

Abel Tasman Coastal Track - Marahau to Akersten Bay A nice easy 16km, return walk along…
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Paske Hut, Upper Wairau River area - Aug 2018

View from Paske Saddle A three day tramp with the Nelson Tramping Club from the Rainbow…
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Kaituna Track - Volunteers repair storm-damaged DOC track after fears it may be closed forever

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Hunter Valley: The rough road to paradise

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Snow Skills Training, Rainbow Skifield, St Arnaud Range - Aug 2018

Assisted on the Nelson Tramping Club's Snow Skills Training day held at the Rainbow…
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Why walking tourism is such a big deal

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Gordons Knob North Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018

The 4 wheel drive access road to Inwood Lookout was much easier than expected, do-able in…
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Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018

Looking thru the saddle between Mt Fell and SP 1613 to Mt Fishtail
An overnight trip to the Richmond Saddle hut with the Nelson Tramping Club. Couldn't…
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Whio duckling boom delights Whirinaki visitors

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Popular Queenstown day walk on Ben Lomond hosts huge number of search and rescue missions

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Taking a hike: Why walking tourism is such a big deal

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Gordon's Pyramid circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - June 2018

Day trip with Nelson Tramping Club from Flora carpark along the Salisbury Track, up the…
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Great Walks shortlist released

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Great Walks differential pricing trial 2018/19

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Sounds walking track one step closer to Greatness?

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Day tripping in Canterbury's winter wonderland

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Ben Nevis, Richmond Range - June 2018

Day trip up Ben Nevis with the Nelson Tramping Club in fabulous weather permitting views…
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D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018

We spent Queens Birthday weekend on D'Urville Island with the Waimea Tramping Club. A bit…
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Slip closes popular Mt Taranaki track route for winter

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Waitākere Ranges forests to close 1 May

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Could this be New Zealand's best new day trip?

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Stunning time-lapse video of New Zealand

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Oparara Arches, Karamea - Apr 2018

A great 6.5km track thru magnificent limestone caves/arches in pristine native forest.…
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Cape Foulwind Walkway, Westport - Mar 2018

A great 6km return walk around the rugged coast to Cape Foulwind, with views of a seal…
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Charming Creek Walkway - Mar 2018

This 9km return trip is one of the better short walks I have done in NZ. It has fabulous…
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Freedom versus wild camping: 'Being around other campers dirtied my experience'

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National Parks plan review amid growing tourism, endangered species

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The ultimate ten-day Northland itinerary

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Thousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018

First trip out with the Nelson Tramping club, a three and a half day trip up onto the…
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DOC huts running out of water

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Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018

Di spent a great day out with the Waimea Tramping club hiking from Elaine Bay to Penzance…
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Hut warden cleans hut and loos but would not trade her job for anything

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Kiwi sanctuary walk a hidden gem, even during the day

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Exploring New Zealand's Deserted Dusky Track

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A quick guide to New Zealand's Great Walks

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How to go tramping with young children

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Funding boost of $700k will improve Taranaki Crossing infrastructure

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Auckland Council votes against full closure of Wāitakere Ranges

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New South Canterbury connects Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve to Hunter Hills

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Dunn Mountain, Rocks & Browning Huts, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Dec 2017

Had a great overnight tramp starting at the Maitai dam and climbing over Little Twin and…
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Saddle Hill, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Nov 2017

Did a reccee up to Saddle Hill to check out the condition of the tracks and see what the…
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New Functionality - Opentopomaps

We are now including Opentopomap functionality into our maps as we have found additional…
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Kirwans & Montgomerie Huts, Victoria Forest Park - Nov 2017

Three days of fabulous weather on the coast have to be savoured and we made the most of…
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Dew Lakes, Maungatapu - Mt Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2017

Out with the Waimea Tramping Club climbing up from the Maitai dam past a near dry Rush…
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The risks and rewards of New Zealand’s outdoors

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From sun to snow in a day at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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Sylvester & Fenella Huts, Lockett Range traverse - Oct 2017

A fine Saturday forecast had us arriving at the Cobb reservoir carpark late friday…
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Pupu Hydro Walkway, Golden Bay - Oct 2017

We checked out the Pupu Hydro walkway up the Waikoropupu valley on the way back to…
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Mt Stevens, Wakamarama Range, Golden Bay - Oct 2017

Tramp with the Waimea Tramping club from Golden Bay's Aorere Valley to the summit of Mt…
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Puponga Farm Park, Farewell Spit - Oct 2017

We arrived at Farewell Spit with gale force winds so our planned walk along the Puponga…
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Parachute Rock, St Arnaud Range, Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2017

Tramp with the Waimea Tramping club from St Arnaud to Parachute Rock on the St Arnaud…
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Booths Cottage, Glenhope Scenic Reserve - Sept 2017

Tramp with the Waimea Tramping club to Howards Valley in the Glenhope Scenic Reserve.…
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Alpine guide frustrated at casual attitudes

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Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017

Day Two of our weekend away with the Waimea Tramping Club basing ourselves at Geoffs…
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Wakaretu Bay Ridgeline, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017

Weekend away with the Waimea Tramping Club basing ourselves at Geoffs place at Wakaretu…
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