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Tongariro Great Walk hut to be rebuilt

The aging Oturere Hut on the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk is set to be rebuilt and expanded. A DOC spokesperson said the 51-year-old hut is nearly at the… Keep Reading

The case for tramping with a heavy pack

A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world.  The case for a heavy packOutside magazine’s Jenna Woginrich has… Keep Reading

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Mt Burns, Southland

Tarns, tops, outstanding views and an easy scramble onto an accessible Fiordland summit make this an appealing day tramp.  The Borland Road provides access into the mountains south of…
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