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Lake Sylvester & Lake Lockett Loop: A 2-day tramp in Kahurangi National Park
The Lake Sylvester & Lake Lockett Loop is a fantastic two-day tramping adventure in Kahurangi National Park on the Lockett Range featuring seven alpine lakes, open ridgelines, beech forest and some enjoyable scrambling. If you like trip with diverse terrain and alpine lakes, then this is your trip. There’s absolutely no shortage of lakes here…
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Gosling Hut, Marlborough: A Trip in the Raglan Range
After Tony and I finished the Lees-Hellfire Circuit, we discovered that our good-weather window was going to continue for a few more days. Naturally, we decided to make the most of it with a trip into Gosling Hut. We decided to have another attempt at climbing Bounds Peak, which we had tried to climb earlier…
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Turkeys Nest Bivvy via the Wye Route – Leatham Conservation Area
Turkeys Nest Bivvy is a tiny, character-filled backcountry bivvy tucked away in the Leatham Conservation Area in Marlborough. Reaching it via the Wye Route is an adventure in itself involving travel through the ‘Garden of Despair,’ many native birds, beautiful South Island beech forest and spectacular views. We headed into the Leatham Valley in May…
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Lewis Pass to St Arnaud via Waiau Pass: A 7-day Tramping Guide
The Lewis Pass to St Arnaud route via Waiau Pass and Poukirikiri / Travers Saddle is one of New Zealand’s fantastic and challenging multi-day tramps. The 163 km journey crosses the St James Conservation Area and Nelson Lakes National Park, passing Lake Constance / Rotopōhueroa and Rotomairewhenua / Blue Lake before descending to St Arnaud.…
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Mt Sunday, Richmond Range
Looking for a rewarding day hike or a relaxed overnight tramping trip in Marlborough? The Mt Sunday and Mt Riley Loop in Mount Richmond Forest Park offers native beech forest, subalpine flora, rugged schist rock formations, and sweeping mountain views. Fast Facts Starting at Onamalutu Campsite After spending the night camping at the scenic Onamalutu…
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Tramping to Sawcut Gorge & The Zoo: Marlborough
Sawcut Gorge and the mysterious area known as “The Zoo” had been on my tramping list for years. Following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquakes, this spectacular corner of the Seaward Kaikōura Range was closed for a long time. However, after spotting a track update in the Permolat group mentioning volunteer maintenance, followed by a Wilderness Magazine…
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Mt Tarahaka: On the Road to Nowhere
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Solo in Nelson Lakes: From Mt Angelus to the quiet Mahanga Range & D’Urville Valley
Nelson Lakes National Park is home to some of New Zealand’s most iconic tracks. After previously tackling Robert Ridge in winter, I returned in summer to climb Mt Angelus (Maniniaro) and explore the rugged & less-travelled Mahanga Range. This trip report covers the transition from the popular Angelus Hut area to the quieter, and sometimes…
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Jam Hut via George Saddle: Lost in a Maze of Boulders
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Matiri Range: Finding the Needle in the Haystack on the 1000 Acre Plateau
