Camping at Cable Bay on Urupukapuka Island. Photo: Shaun Barnett

15 summer overnighters for 2022

January 2022

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The long summer holiday is the perfect time to plan an overnight stay at a wild camping spot or backcountry hut. The mostly easy trips featured here will satisfy younger trampers and those just starting out, while still whetting the appetite of trampers seeking greater challenges.

Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve, Northland Distance 5km Time 2.5–3hr Grade Easy By Shaun Barnett Once farmed, Urupukapuka is now a bird sanctuary where the rare New Zealand dotterel can be seen. There are regular ferry services from Paihia landing at Otehei Bay. Alternatively, competent sea kayakers can reach Urupukapuka across relatively sheltered waters from Rawhiti. […]
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