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Article Foreign Correspondent Report from Dartmoor - England

Dartmoor South to North A trip report of two nights on the Moor.   More »
Double Hill,Upper Rakaia River

Article Double Hill,Upper Rakaia River

An easy walk on a roche moutonne less than an hour from Methven.   More »

Article North Opuha Hut and Conservation Area

MTB accessible small apron of land under DoC, gained through tenure review. Has charming cosy 4 person hut with excellent woodstove. Often accessed by hunters and MTBers.   More »
Mid Styx Hut

Article Mid Styx Hut

Our trip in to check out this hut restored by the Permolat Community   More »

Article Casey Saddle, Casey Hut, Turnbull Biv, Poulter Bridge circuit

A three day (short days) variation on the classic 2 day Casey/Binser Circuit.   More »

Article Ball Pass

GPX query   More »

Article Boulder Col from Washbourne Ck to Jagged Stream

Nine hour circuit with good view of Reishek Glacier.   More »
route from Otehake Track to Big Tops Hut via Koropuku Gorge

Article route from Otehake Track to Big Tops Hut via Koropuku Gorge

Untracked mission only able to be done when rivers at low flows (usually from December to April).   More »

Article Someone Give That Man A Scout Badge!

Te Aroha Domain, Waitawheta, Katikati Trip Report   More »
Discovery Stream/Sudden Valley traverse

Article Discovery Stream/Sudden Valley traverse

2 day circuit from Hawden River, crossing mountain ridgetop after approach from Discovery Stream which features boulder-hopping and cascades.   More »
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Article Track grades

A summary of the grading system for track and route difficulty used on this site. Please note that these gradings are under review at present and may be modified slightly.   More »
Great Walks Information

Article Great Walks Information

An introduction to the DOC Great Walks   More »

Article Tramping in New Zealand: The Basics

This page will help to answer your most basic questions about tramping in New Zealand   More »

Article Useful links

Links to some other websites useful to trampers   More »

Article Understanding New Zealand coordinate systems

A beginner's guide to the different coordinate systems in use in New Zealand.   More »

Article Introducing New Zealand...

Some basic information about New Zealand for overseas visitors.   More »

Article Maps

Maps: What to look for and where to get 'em!   More »

Article Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to some common questions   More »

Article Fun stuff

Integrate New Zealand Tramper search into your browser for added speed and convenience. Create a tramping screen saver!   More »

Article Gourmet Tramping in New Zealand

A book recently available for the Backcountry Comfort Seeker   More »

Article Walking with dogs

A collection of ideas for places to walk with your dog.   More »

Article North Opuha Hut and Conservation Area

MTB accessible small apron of land under DoC, gained through tenure review. Has charming cosy 4 person hut with excellent woodstove. Often accessed by hunters and MTBers.   More »