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Mt Philistine via Waimakariri Col and Three Passes
Thread started 24 July 201024 July
by RuneCKJ.
2 replies.
My name is Rune and I'm looking for some fellow trampers to do either or both, starting around Boxing day. I'll be flying from Melbourne to see the family in Christchurch for Xmas.
Hello.I've got a family gathering on boxing day, so I intended to head off on the 27th or there abouts.I've ...
Te Araroa
Thread started 31 August 201031 August
by TrevorBolliger.
7 replies.
Hello all. I just graduated from University here in America and rather than find a career, I decided to take some time off and trek through New Zealand.
Call me whatever you want (ambitious, foolish, American) but I've decided that I want to trek Te Araroa. I arrive in Auckland ...
Met and know a few people who've done it. I'm sure it will be an awesome experience for you.
Looking for a tramping partner (s)
Thread started 4 September 20104 days ago
by HikingTramp.
No replies.
Hey, my name is Ian, I'm 22 and American. I fly into Auckland on November 21 and leave by January 12 (though I could end up staying as long as March). I don't really have anything planned, but I'm open to pretty much anything and everything and if that sounds ...
Te Urewera National park
Thread started 2 September 20105 days ago
by yomogi.
1 reply.
kia ora!
I plan to go to Te Urewera national park in October.
Would be great to stay in the many huts, go and look at Maungapohatu.I was picturing a 5-6 day adventure.
I've learnt a little maori to help me on the way, would really like to explore this amazing place with ...
Oct 22 - 29th Would be great to do quite a few days tramping as possible.
Weekday Tramping Partners Canterbury
Thread started 20 July 201020 July
by uubeem.
5 replies.
Hi there,I work in the weekends and have weekdays off so struggle to get out tramping with my mates. I live in Christchurch and am looking for someone who is able to tramp during the week, if that sounds like you get back to me. Cheers, Warner.
Hello boys,
Startin next Tuesday, I have the next couple of weeks free and am keen to go on a 4 ...
Paihia area + Cape Brett + Cape Reinga
Thread started 24 August 201024 August
by Frauke.
3 replies.
I'm looking for people who are around Paihia or are interested in walking the Cape Brett trail or some trails at Cape Reinga. Someone with a car would be great, because the local public transport is somewhere near zero.
I'm German, staying in New Zealand for up to 12 months with ...
thanks :)
I might go to the kauri wood.
I'm still looking for people interested in hiking at Cape Reinga or ...
Tongariro alpine crossing 24/08/2010
Thread started 23 August 201023 August
by mafious.
1 reply.
Hey there,
I'm looking for tramping partners for walk the tongariro alpine crossing the 24th of August 2010. I checked the weather and it seems tomorrow is a good day to go there.
Mat
Did you get to go over the Tongariro Crossing? Is there a lot of snow there at the moment or ...
Tramping clubs
Thread started 6 June 20106 June
by jaybeedubya.
13 replies.
Hi All
My partner and I have done a small amount of tramping around the Waikato. However we thought it may be a good idea to join a tramping club. I see there are two in Hamilton (where we are based) these being the Waikato tramping club and the Hamilton ...
Hi all,
Looks like I am a bit late on this forum, but I am also Hamilton based and have ...
Weekends tramping Christchurch Canterbury
Thread started 7 August 20107 August
by coffeemocha.
2 replies.
Hi, I am 27 years old working full time in Christchurch. Would like to meet people around my age who love the outdoors that we can go tramping together during the weekends,or even just onedaywalks arpund CHristchurch. I am not very experienced but keen to make my boots dirty.Please come ...
keen if you put so more info up about your self and what part of town your in and i ...
Heapy Track end of August
Thread started 24 July 201024 July
by juan_arg.
3 replies.
Hieveryone! Looking for partners to walk Heapy Track at the end of August. Anyone interested?
Im from Argentina, 27 years old, male.
I'll send you an email too because I may be interested depending on the dates! :)
maria
TRAMPING SOUTHLAND
Thread started 3 July 20103 July
by forest.
7 replies.
Hi all interested parties, living down here in Southland and am looking forward to some sprind/summer tramps in my area,some thoughts were;
Greenstone capels valley
Hollyford valley
The Dusky?!
Mavora to Greenstone Valley
And any other possibilities..
So if any of you folks overseas or local interested at looking at these or similar trips in the ...
Nah, thats too late for me. Dont have enough leave to use up seeing as Im losing 2/3 of it ...
Tramping South Island!
Thread started 14 July 201014 July
by juan_arg.
1 reply.
Hi everyone! I am a 27 years old man from Argentina, actually on a working holiday in NZ since April 2010. Now working in Blenheim (but I can move) and looking for people who like hiking and/or rock climbing. My email is juanorbegozo at hotmail dot com.
Hope to meet some ...
Hi -
I'll be touching down mid-Oct and will be heading to the top part of the SI first up (ex ...
Heaphy Track
Thread started 16 July 201016 July
by judy.keith.
No replies.
My wife and I are looking to walk the Heaphy Oct/Nov 2010 and are looking for someone who wished to travel in reverse direction and swap keys/cars preferably to Nelson or Motueka area.
Ruapehu winter summit and camp
Thread started 16 June 201016 June
by athlete272.
5 replies.
This winter I am planning to climb Ruapehu and spend one night camped up top somewhere on the plateau. I await only a weekend with relatively fine weather.. any takers?? Company would be good, also for safety reasons. Would need your own gear, and tent or bivy. I have transport, ...
Sounds good athlete272. October will suit mw well. Keep me posted.
Cheers.
Winter tramping! Milford Sounds / Kepler track
Thread started 8 June 20108 June
by TimWalles.
3 replies.
Hey everybody,
I'm Tim and i'm looking for a tramping partner or group. I want to do the Milford Sounds and Kepler track in winterconditions.
I'll be down on the South Island around the months July and August.
Hopefully some people are keen to join and help me make this happen. ...
Hi Tim,
Regarding what Yarmoss said about ferries to and from the Milford track, I suggest you ask the transport companies ...
Tramping the whole of NZ
Thread started 29 June 201029 June
by Wevorsit.
21 replies.
I'm 21 years old, and want to travel the whole of NZ by foot.
I live in Kerikeri, which is close to the top of the north island. And I want to travel all the way down to the bottom of the south island.
But I want to do all this ...
I've got a mate who weighs 42kg. She went on a big multiday trip with some lads and was given ...
Trailbabies wanted!
Thread started 13 May 201013 May
by Mariku.
7 replies.
Calling young outdoorsy families!
Please feel free to pass this invitation on to anyone who might be interested.
trailbabies[AT]gmx[DOT]net is a non-commercial emailing list as a simple way to connect young families who like to go tramping with their babies or toddlers, and those who would like to try it.
Contrary to popular ...
Even more Trailbabies walks! Miniwalks, half day walks, day walks and overnighters - curious? Contact us at trailbabies[at]gmx[dot]net and get ...
Young tramping partners.
Thread started 7 June 20107 June
by shannon.
1 reply.
Hi there my partner and i are looking for some tramping companions around the same age as us (mid 20's) to tag along with and get out there and do a bit more tramping with and show us some really good places to go and visit.....any takers welcome we are ...
I may be interested! I'd be based in Weelington in 10 days. We may could find something midway? The problem ...
first time in nz!!!!
Thread started 2 May 20102 May
by maria_.
16 replies.
I'm a Spanish girl visiting NZ this Winter -20th June to 4th September. I'm going to stay in Wellington to work but I'm interested in meeting people from the country and discovering its scenaries. I would love to walk around the islands.
I will have some time over to go round ...
Great! I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you and travelling NZ. Stay in contact, that would be good, ...
Hello
Thread started 7 May 20107 May
by ouizi55.
7 replies.
I will be coming to NZ for the first time end of May through 22 June. Really want to do some tramping, have no plans. Wondering what the weather will be like, gear to bring, etc. Any suggestions?
Okay I am now in NZ, heading down to Christchurch tomorrow and then renting a car. Any good possibilities for ...
Kokatahi-Toaroha Westland Hell Mission interested?
Thread started 16 May 201016 May
by www.freewebs.com/hellmission/.
1 reply.
Going to try a trip starting and ending at the Toaroha-Kokatahi Rd ends.
Zit Saddle does not look too challenging?
does any one know where I can hire a ice axe in Hokitika???
If your interested in joining me for all or some of my journey this is a basic ...
p.s goin to try do this in a couple days or nxt week when we get a good spell of ...
Rare and rewarding tramp - Raukumara Forest Park
Thread started 1 October 20091 October
by Vee12.
5 replies.
I am planning to tramp to Oronui and Mangatutara huts and return during 10-16 Oct.
This is in the Rakumara forest park SW of Mt Hikurangi re Map 260 Y15 Hikurangi.There is no well defined track.
Company is welcomed but experienced and well equipped trampers only please.
just went over to mangatutara via oronui the other day- nice walk. Takes about 4 hours from the road to ...
Looking 4 Traveling companion(s) Oct/Nov 2010
Thread started 11 May 201011 May
by svenovitch.
No replies.
Hi, I'm a 31yo passenger train driver from Belgium. I live in Mechelen and am based in Leuven for my work. Oct&Nov of 2010 I will be in NZ for 3 weeks. I've already rented a car (4/5 ppl sedan) to drive around and would like find some dame(s) and/or ...
One day tramp from Queenstown Sunday 9th May
Thread started 6 May 20106 May
by jacs1.
No replies.
I am going to be in Queenstown at the weekend, and have the whole day on Sunday free (plus a hirecar) I would like to get out and do a 1 day tramp. If anyone else is thinking of doing something please let me know, I can provide transport from ...
South Island March 2010
Thread started 7 August 20097 August 2009
by normclimb.
30 replies.
This is an open invitation to anyone interested in tramping in the South Island in March 2010.
Actual date to be confirmed but most likely mid March.
Routes: Open to suggestions.
Age/sex: Anyone and everyone
Duration: Two weeks, possibly longer.
If anyone is interested please feel free to get in touch.
Hey Norm, how was it?
Rotorua trampers?
Thread started 5 April 20105 April
by zombiefrog.
10 replies.
Hi!
I'm a 24 year-old female who has recently moved to Rotorua and am keen to get to know outdoorsy people around my age in the area to go tramping with.
I am keen for anything from daywalks to long trips, as well as other things like climbing, kayaking and just hanging ...
Will prob look at heading back towards tauranga and going up to wharawhara rd end and staying in Te Rereatukahia ...
Winter backcountry
Thread started 26 March 201026 March
by Tatie Juju.
2 replies.
Hi, i am going to be in Wanaka this winter, i know that you can do a lot of backcountry around here. I am looking for people to go with because i am not that confident!! Or maybe in Wanaka there is like a backcountry school (but not 1000NZ$ for ...
Hi Juju,
If you're also into backcountry skiing, I'd be quite keen to join you. I'm not that experienced though, so ...
searching for partner(s) to go bush with
Thread started 1 April 20101 April
by jsr__.
6 replies.
Hi there! I'm a 28 year old male Kiwi citizen brought up in the UK and have recently returned to NZ. I'm looking for (a) partner(s) who have some bush experience to go tramping with and ideally do some fly-fishing with along the way. In exchange for teaching me some ...
Would have to be before the end of April, So maybe the 24th and 25th.
Adventure lovers!
Thread started 7 April 20107 April
by Austin.
No replies.
Hello
Yes there is a shorter tramp this Saturday 10th.We are going out Huia way and we are doing part of the Don McLean and Puriri tracks.
PS, those who don't have a vehicle that can be arrangeable by your prior notice!
Anyone keen contact me on:
[Email address removed]
Tramping in April (17th, 18th, 19th)
Thread started 28 March 201028 March
by dhippy.
1 reply.
So I am flying into Christchurch on the evening of the 16th, and doing the Milford Track on the 21st. In between, I would love to get some hikes in. A friend recommended Mueller Hut and Goat Pass, so I was thinking about checking those out, but am open to ...
Just hitchhike everywhere, as long as you look respectable you'll be fine. Generally to time getting somewhere I add in ...
Tramping around Queenstown, Wanaka, Otago area
Thread started 24 March 201024 March
by Trampytramper.
3 replies.
Kia Ora!
I am currently in Wanaka and i will be here for a while, looking for some company to do some tramps in the area! Will be great to be able to check out some of the beautiful views down south. Looking for any advice on tramping down here too! ...
Thank you so much Yarmoss! Appreciate all the tips and suggestions! =D Will find out much more at DoC! I ...
Kepler, Inland Pack Track, Wangapeka, Abel Tasman
Thread started 5 March 20105 March
by MiaMia.
4 replies.
I will be in NZ for six weeks and planed a bunch of tramps in March/April. Would be nice to spend at least some of them with company! A possible route and the most likely dates are:
Kepler (26th-29th March)
Inland Pack Track (2nd-3rd April)
Wangapeka (west-east, 5th-10th April)
Mt Owen (10th-12th April)
Abel Tasman ...
Hey Ruth,
The shuttles will drop you anywhere. If I make Mt Owen which I'm hoping to I can drop ...
Routbern march 22-24
Thread started 16 March 201016 March
by dondey.k.
No replies.
Hi to all,
Looking for a partner/s walking the Routbern from west to east march 22-24. If you also have a car we can arrange for one car at each end of the track for comfortability.
[Email address removed] or NZ number 022-6749581.
Marcus
Dart - Rees Valleys Mid March 2010
Thread started 28 February 201028 February
by pippa1.
2 replies.
Hi, Im looking at doing the Dart/Rees track 3rd week of March (flexible with dates though). Thinking of doing it in 4-5 days with a side day trip up to Cascade Saddle from Dart Hut. Looking for someone to do it with. Thanks. Pippa.
sorry Annette, i did this track just a few days ago. Im keen to do some others in April so ...
Looking for tramping partner(s)
Thread started 18 February 201018 February
by MiaMia.
12 replies.
I will be on the south island from march 11th until april 22nd and cannot wait to do some nice backpacking tours, which will hopefully be even nicer with good company!
It´s my first time to New Zealand and I am open for suggestions, so far I planned to travel to ...
That is great! Have a great time in NZ. I bet you will be back to tramp some more.
Rabbit Pass (Wilkin to Matukituki) at Easter?
Thread started 11 March 201011 March
by Yarmoss.
2 replies.
My 2nd attempt at this due to bad weather last Easter.
Tentative plan is to head to Makarora on April 2nd and jetboat to Kerin Forks, then head up the Wilkin to camp in the Wonderland Valley. 3rd April head to Top Forks hut and visit the North branch lakes. 4th ...
Sweet! Let me know once your plans firm up.
Coming To Nelson?
Thread started 20 February 201020 February
by Justin Morrison.
7 replies.
Hi I'm a 28yr male from Nelson, into most outdoor activities especialy Tramping, Hunting & Sea Kayaking. I am a NZ Mountian Safety Council Bush 1 Instructor. Keen to do any adventures and happy to help others get into the outdoors.
Can only do weekend trips can get away Friday.
Hi Justin,
sure, I will!
Cheers,
Ruth
Dusky (sometime in March)
Thread started 27 February 201027 February
by helion.
4 replies.
Hey everyone, I'm looking to do the Dusky sometime in March with one or more people, but am pretty flexible about when I start (I've heard the boat is cheaper with more people).
I'm a 25 y/o guy, and am in pretty good shape owing to the several tramps I've ...
Currently we have 3 people going, and should go either the 15th or 18th and will end 6 to 8 ...
Cascade Saddle & Rees Dart
Thread started 19 January 201019 January
by reynooo.
2 replies.
Howdy,
I'm an Aussie guy heading to NZ soon to do some tramping. One trip I am keen on doing is from Raspberry Creek - Aspiring Hut - Cascade Saddle - Dart Hut - Daleys Flat Hut - Chinamans Flat.
I am looking at March 2nd to 5th March as I have ...
Hi
Not wanting to hijack this but I am considering doing the Cascade saddle from the Aspiring Hut on March 6 ...
Tramping partners
Thread started 27 February 201027 February
by ChristaRae.
1 reply.
I've just moved into the Hawkes Bay area and am looking for people to tramp with. I don't mind travelling a few hours from where I am. I will be moving south in a few months but for now and staying here with family. I'm 31yrs, but not too worried ...
There is a group of us based around the Rotorua Tramping & Skiing Club, recently joined by Fruitbat from this ...
Ohau area - Elcho & Broderick Pass Sat 28th Feb
Thread started 25 February 201025 February
by mikiejhinton.
No replies.
I'm looking at a trip up the Hopkins Valley then over Elcho Pass into the Landsborough. From here plan is to head down river to come over Broderick Pass into the Huxley River then out. Trip should be about 5-7 days and should be a great adventure. Use of an ...
Lake Nerine or FIve passes tramping partners
Thread started 10 February 201010 February
by dussex.
5 replies.
HI,
I am looking for tramping partners for lake Nerine or the Five Passes. It would be at the end of March-beginning of April.
Let me know.
Cheers
sorry I meant 5 to 8 march........................hum....
Broderick / Elcho Pass
Thread started 22 February 201022 February
by mikiejhinton.
No replies.
Planning a trip over the Broderick Pass from the Huxley, up the Landsborough then back over into the Hopkins via Elcho Pass. These areas are in the Mt Cook vicinity. Hoping to go end of Feb early March, weather pending. Having a partner would be ideal.
Elcho Pass is an alpine ...
Hiking partner Nelson Lakes - Travers Sabine Circu
Thread started 6 February 20106 February
by Anna Beate.
1 reply.
We are two girls (22 and 31) doing the Travers Sabine Circuit from about 16 February for 6 days and would like to have some company. We're both fit and have done Abel Tasman and Heaphy before. Please email AnnaB.Frankenberg[at]web.de if you'd like to join us.
Hey Anna, coming back to Nelson? flick me a note when out from the bush, cheers Justin
Nelson Lakes & Leatham Area
Thread started 19 February 201019 February
by BillyTramper.
No replies.
Keen Tramper who resides in Blenheim is keen for a longer trip around the Top of the South this Autumn. Preference for upper Nelson Lakes Region, such as Cupola Travis etc, and/or to the Upper Leatham and Branch River areas. As possible options. But open to suggestions from hardy trampers. ...
Feb 27-Feb 28...Any fellow trampers or suggestions
Thread started 18 February 201018 February
by desertrat.
No replies.
Hi all!
I am flying out in a day to Sydney, but heading to Queenstown on the 23 and 24th. Then to Te Anau the 25/26 for glow worm cave and Milford Sound. I haven't set plans for the 27th/28 but can be in Te Anau or Queenstown or Wanaka if ...
Need Freinds
Thread started 14 February 201014 February
by mushi.
4 replies.
Just moved to Invercargill, looking for people to tramp with. Im 25 so looking for people around the same age.
Thanks
Mushi
When I first joined a tramping club in 1971, everyone there was under 25. It was the complete social unit ...
Wanting to meet single man for tramping with?
Thread started 15 February 201015 February
by eliza.
1 reply.
I think you misunderstood the purpose of this forum.
Points for trying though. I can't imagine those internet dating sites being very fruitful. You are more likely to meet ...
The Dusky 22/25 Feb - 01/04 March
Thread started 10 February 201010 February
by Kristina.
7 replies.
Hey everybody!
I'll be doing the Dusky track on 22/25 Feb - 01/04 March. Anybody's keen to join me? :)
I'm a 21 female student, if it is important. am fit an expect anybody who would like to join me to be of reasonable fitness as well.
give me an ...
Thanks Yarmoss!! Can't wait to finally go there! cheers:)
Caples-Greenstone-Kepler
Thread started 4 February 20104 February
by normclimb.
9 replies.
Arriving in Christchurch on March 13th and heading down to QT to do these tramps. If anyone wishes to join me and wants a lift please feel free to get in touch.
Still looking for anyone interested in any of these tramps in March. Arriving Christchurch 13th March.