Sarah Tramps NZ

Tag: Seaward Kaikōura Range

  • Tramping to Sawcut Gorge & The Zoo: Marlborough

    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…

  • Mt Tarahaka: On the Road to Nowhere

    Mt Tarahaka: On the Road to Nowhere

    Nothing is ever simple in the Seaward Kaikōura Range in Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park. Tony and I have a running record with this rugged terrain where trips rarely go to plan. From the “Shattered Peak” mission to our trip into Jam Hut, this range always keeps us on our toes. Our recent…

  • Jam Hut via George Saddle: Lost in a Maze of Boulders

    Jam Hut via George Saddle: Lost in a Maze of Boulders

    If you are looking for a completely off-track 2 day adventure with a healthy dose of boulder-hopping, and a visit to one of New Zealand’s seldom visited huts, then look no further than Jam Hut in the Seaward Kaikōura Range. Located in the Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence, this trip is not for the…