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Omahuta Forest

Omahuta Forest

On Boxing Day our daughter and her boyfriend flew up from Wellington to join us for a week exploring the Far North. As the weather looked pretty good we decided to take them on an overnight tramp along part of the Te Araroa Trail from near Mangamuka Bridge into the Omahuta Forest. Continue reading Omahuta Forest

Posted on December 30, 2017Tags motorhome, river, Te Araroa, tramp1 Comment on Omahuta Forest
Huatekerekere – Little Mt Peel

Huatekerekere – Little Mt Peel

After a couple of hours spent parked in the main street of Geraldine using the internet and eating lunch, we headed inland along a gravel road to a DOC camp-ground at Orari Gorge.
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Posted on January 23, 2016Tags campervan, mountain, river, track, tramp3 Comments on Huatekerekere – Little Mt Peel
Punakaiki

Punakaiki

The rain arrived on Saturday morning as advertised, so we decided to drive to Greymouth and visit our friend Joy. Two days parked in the hot sun with almost no driving meant that our house battery had gone flat and the fridge defrosted, another good reason for running the motor for a while.
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Posted on January 3, 2016January 5, 2016Tags campervan, creek, river, track, tramp1 Comment on Punakaiki
Totaranui

Totaranui

My last visit to Totaranui was almost three decades ago when Felicity and I tramped the Able Tasman Track. That time we just passed through this huge camping area, so it has been nice to spend a bit more time here.
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Posted on December 24, 2015Tags beach, campervan, track, tramp2 Comments on Totaranui
Wairoa River

Wairoa River

The alpine section of our trip is over, and we spent the morning descending steadily to the Wairoa River.
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Posted on December 19, 2015December 20, 2015Tags mountain, river, Te Araroa, track, tramp2 Comments on Wairoa River
Tarn Hut

Tarn Hut

Today was a rather short day, because we reached Tarn Hut soon after lunch.
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Posted on December 18, 2015December 20, 2015Tags mountain, Te Araroa, track, tramp2 Comments on Tarn Hut
Mt Rintoul Hut

Mt Rintoul Hut

The weather had improved by morning, but the whole area was under a blanket of white snow. There was more rain forecast for the afternoon so again we decided to make an early start. Continue reading Mt Rintoul Hut

Posted on December 17, 2015December 20, 2015Tags mountain, Te Araroa, track, trampLeave a comment on Mt Rintoul Hut
Old Man Hut

Old Man Hut

About six in the morning, Felicity started making tea as usual, and suggested that we get going early to avoid rain forcast for later in the day. It turned out to be a good call. Continue reading Old Man Hut

Posted on December 16, 2015December 20, 2015Tags mountain, Te Araroa, track, tramp1 Comment on Old Man Hut
Starveall Hut

Starveall Hut

Our voyage across Cook Strait turned out to be very pleasant, with the sea so calm I could almost have kayaked.

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Posted on December 15, 2015December 20, 2015Tags mountain, Te Araroa, track, trampLeave a comment on Starveall Hut
Goldie’s Bush

Goldie’s Bush

In December we are planning a five-day tramp in the Richmond Range with a couple of friends who have recently been trekking in South America, carrying full packs up over 5000 metres, so Felicity and I feel like we need to increase our fitness level significantly. Today seemed like a good opportunity to head into the bush out near the west coast for a hike.
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Posted on November 7, 2015Tags Auckland, river, track, tramp3 Comments on Goldie’s Bush
Specimen Hut to Seddonville

Specimen Hut to Seddonville

The final section of the Old Ghost Rd cycleway follows the Mokihinui River gorge past the Glasgow Range to the end of the road at Seddonville.
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Posted on February 17, 2015February 17, 2015Tags cycleway, river, track, trampLeave a comment on Specimen Hut to Seddonville
Goat Creek to Mokihinui Forks

Goat Creek to Mokihinui Forks

Back on the cycleway, we made pretty good time following the South Branch of the Mokihinui river down to Mokihinui Forks.

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Posted on February 16, 2015February 17, 2015Tags cycleway, river, track, trampLeave a comment on Goat Creek to Mokihinui Forks
Stern Valley to Goat Creek

Stern Valley to Goat Creek

There are a couple of kilometres of cycleway either side of Stern Valley hut, but it wasn’t long before we were back on a tramping-only route leading straight through the bush.
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Posted on February 16, 2015February 17, 2015Tags cycleway, track, trail, trampLeave a comment on Stern Valley to Goat Creek
Ghost Lake to Stern Valley

Ghost Lake to Stern Valley

In the morning, the valley below the hut was filled with cloud, but up where we were the sun was shining brightly.
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Posted on February 16, 2015February 17, 2015Tags cycleway, mountain, track, tramp2 Comments on Ghost Lake to Stern Valley
Lyell Saddle to Ghost Lake

Lyell Saddle to Ghost Lake

As we were making breakfast in the Lyell Saddle Hut, we watched six kaka flying over the valley below us.
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Posted on February 16, 2015February 17, 2015Tags cycleway, mountain, track, trail, trampLeave a comment on Lyell Saddle to Ghost Lake
Lyell Saddle – Old Ghost Rd

Lyell Saddle – Old Ghost Rd

When it is finished (supposedly late 2015), the Old Ghost Road from Lyell to Seddonville will be one of New Zealand’s premier mountain bike rides. We decided to walk over it before it becomes infested with cyclists.

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Posted on February 16, 2015February 17, 2015Tags cycleway, mountain, trail, trampLeave a comment on Lyell Saddle – Old Ghost Rd
Hump Ridge Track

Hump Ridge Track

Tonight Felicity and I are staying in the Okaka Lodge, about 800m above the south coast of NZ, on the edge of Fiordland National Park. This isn’t your average tramping hut; we’ve shared a hot shower (which cost us $10) and purchased a bottle of wine to drink with our dinner. There are even 12v electric lights!
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Posted on April 3, 2013January 31, 2015Tags track, tramp2 Comments on Hump Ridge Track
Sylvester – Cobb Tramp 2011

Sylvester – Cobb Tramp 2011

We’ve spent a fantastic week tramping around the edge of the Cobb Valley. It was rather wetter than we hoped, but a good time was had by all.

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Posted on December 15, 2011February 1, 2015Tags camp, track, trampLeave a comment on Sylvester – Cobb Tramp 2011
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