The trip to Tama Lakes is a good alternative to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Photo: Matthew Cattin

10 unforgettable trips

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New to tramping and want fresh ideas? Done the Great Walks and looking for the next level? Shaun Barnett suggests 10 trips to progress your tramping career.

1. Tama Lakes/Ngā Puna a Tama, Tongariro National Park Many New Zealanders get their introduction to tramping among the volcanoes, craters and emerald-coloured lakes of Tongariro National Park. An alternative to the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing is the tramp to the Tama Lakes/Ngā Puna a Tama – two large tarns set in old explosion craters south […]
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