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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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Two Thumb Range: The Dog Kennel, Kea’s Loot & Trojan War
A spectacular off-track 5 day loop in the Two Thumb Range from Mesopotamia over Brabazon Saddle, Inkerman Saddle, Alma Col and Balaclava Saddle. The Two Thumb Range in Canterbury’s Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Area offers some rugged and remote tramping experiences through impressive, glacial valleys. A rewarding stop at Mount Somers Village Our recent mission…
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Paekākāriki Escarpment Track Guide: Stairs, Direction & Map (2026)
Paekākāriki Escarpment Track – a hiker’s point of view of the “Stairway to Heaven”. The hiker’s point of view of a 9.5km hike along the Escarpment Track from Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki taking in wonderful coastal views and a golden sunset. Ever wondered what it feels like to be standing on New Zealand’s “Stairway to…
