Sarah Tramps NZ

Tag: South Temple Hut

  • Tramping Gunsight Pass, Ruataniwha Conservation Park

    Tramping Gunsight Pass, Ruataniwha Conservation Park

    Gunsight Pass had been a trip at the top of the list for Matt and I ever since our trip over Maitland Pass and past the “Banana Tarns” in Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Finally, everything aligned perfectly. I was in the South Island, Matt had time off work and we had good weather. Matt picked me…

  • Maitland Pass – with a Llama & Bananas

    Maitland Pass – with a Llama & Bananas

    Maitland Pass and the Ahuriri Valley will always be memorable for me because it’s the only time I have been deep in the New Zealand backcountry and been told to watch out for a llama. “We thought the llama would be carrying your packs!” I laughed at what seemed like a classic joke from some…