Call for Kiwis to quiz tourists on tramping safety

Consultation on Franz Josef gondola underway

Should a gondola be built beside Franz Josef Glacier? That’s the question DOC is asking the public, as consultation gets underway for a new management plan for Westland Tai… Keep Reading

Your first overseas climbing expedition

Ever thought about heading overseas on a climbing expedition to one of the world’s great mountain ranges? Paul Hersey highlights some considerations. I’ve been on a number of expeditions… Keep Reading

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Crossing the divide

Through an eruption zone

Greatest of the greats

2018’s best packs

Trips View all

Tongariro Northern Circuit, Tongariro National Park
Abel Tasman Coast Track, Abel Tasman National Park
Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park
Routeburn Track, Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks
Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park

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Waypoints

Shades of purple

Purple Hill guards the eastern shoreline of Lake Pearson, and is one of those ‘island summits’ unconnected to any main ranges and therefore offers a unique perspective on the…
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Wild waterfalls
Soaking in solitude
A winter weekend in Mt Aspiring
A bunk in the beech forest
Totara

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Paddling in the past
Whanganui in a weekend
Birds of a feather
A North Island wilderness
Camping the Great Walks

Gear reviews View all

Gear Review

Rab Continuum

At a glance Plusses: Warmth to weight ratio, hydrophobic down, great design, storm-ready hood, active fit Minuses: Hood drawcords have to be tucked away, expensive, taller people may prefer a longer…
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The North Face Summit Series L3 Down Hoodie
Macpac Supanova Hooded
Marmot Knife Edge
Rab Xenon X
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoodie

More from the October 2018 Great Walks Special Issue View all

A North Island wilderness
Lake to lake
A great memorial
Great food for great tramps
Flora and fauna of NZ’s Great Walks